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ave you ever sat on the beach and dreamed of building an amazing fort overlooking the ocean? When Jocelyn and Steve Ondre purchased their treed oceanfront

property at the end of Eagles Drive they would pitch a tent amongst the ferns, watch eagles soar overhead and imagine their retirement. “It’s our fortress of solitude,” says Steve proudly.A spectacular view of Georgia Strait dances through the trees as you make your way down the long, curving driveway toward their home, which is !"een metres from the beach. “We put the house as close as they would let us,” Steve says. “We had a surveyor draw a line and pushed ourselves as far forward as we were allowed.” #e residence, which was designed and built by Steve Ondre, has $oor to ceiling windows to show o% the natural beauty of the sea and forest. #e open design and high curved

ceilings gives an aura of space despite the home being under a thousand square feet.

"I have always loved Steve's home designs,” says Jocelyn. “Not only are they functional and well cra"ed but there is always a strong artistic element."

A favourite piece in their living room is a chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, a pioneer of modern architecture.

“It’s an iconic piece,” says Jocelyn.

#e chaise has its own special place beside the $oor-to-ceiling living room window, with an unobstructed view of Georgia Strait. #e Ondre’s spend hours watching wildlife from this perch. Eagles, herons and loons are frequent visitors.

“It makes you feel like you’re part of the outdoors, even when it’s stormy,” says Steve.

Volcanic jade stone tile heated $ooring and a modern high-e&ciency Moreso pedestal woodstove ensure the house maintains a warm cozy atmosphere even in the worst west coast storm.

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! e couple deliberated for many hours over lighting, looking for something both warm and contemporary. In the kitchen they chose a gorgeous Larkspur glass pendant with a larger matching " xture above their dining room table.

Smooth silestone quartz countertop is silky to touch while being naturally porous and therefore easy to maintain. ! e same material is used throughout the house, in the kitchen as well as the two bathrooms.

“We love entertaining,” says Jocelyn. “Usually when we have people over we end up in the kitchen!”

! e curved red cedar ceiling framed with " r glulam roof beams is a striking feature.

“I like the lo# feeling that it gives you when you’re inside,” Steve explains. “I like modern architecture but o# en it has $ at ceilings. Unless you put them up really high you feel a bit enclosed.”

! e home is a work of art designed to integrate with the landscape. For both Steve and Jocelyn it is the natural environment that makes their space so special.

“We’re ocean swimmers and we paddleboard so we just fell in love with this area,” says Jocelyn. “We are so blessed to be here. It’s mesmerizing.”

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