Akasha

Whistler, British Columbia

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Welcome to Akasha. This marvelous home is set amidst pine forests and mountain streams, just minutes away from the world-famous Whistler resort. Attention to detail and superior craftsmanship are evident in every aspect of the home.

Explore the outside, lower, main and second floors. To appreciate the scope of this project check the fact sheet. Find out about Akasha's location that offers more views, more sun and more alpine ambiance than any other location in the Whistler Valley resort area. Check out the photo gallery and please, contact us if you have any questions.

Outside

The roof is constructed from beautiful red cedar shakes, complemented by the copper cupola roof, drain gutters and accent pieces, hand split basalt stone facings on the walls add beauty to the old growth cedar ...
  • The roof is constructed from beautiful red cedar shakes, complemented by the copper cupola roof, drain gutters and accent pieces.
  • Hand split basalt stone facings on the walls add beauty to the old growth cedar.
  • All windows are old-growth fir, and have premium quality low E argon filled glass to keep the home cool in the summer and warm in winter.
  • The landscaping boasts a beautiful combination of greenery. Heated walkways and sculptured rock surfaces beautify the barbecue, hot tub and many other locations.
  • The 2 car garage features a custom designed alder and tempered glass door. Heated slate floor, genuine maple paneling, and plenty of storage shelving are present as well as premium hardware and heavy-duty opener.
  • Akasha's state-of the art systems include the Smart FX system which controls an automated sprinkler and lutron low voltage lighting. An audio/video security system with cameras at the front door and pool areas are installed.
  • A fiber optic communication system and the intelligent home sytem are among more of the cutting edge features present.

Main Floor

A magnificent four hundred year old cedar towers through the center of the house, encircled by a stairway of hardwood and custom wrought iron. High vaulted ceilings and slate flooring provide a beautiful introduction to this magnificent home ...
  • 1A magnificent four hundred year old cedar towers through the center of the house, encircled by a stairway of hardwood and custom wrought iron. High vaulted ceilings and slate flooring provide a beautiful introduction to this magnificent home.
  • The family room features hardwood flooring, built in cabinets, shelving and a gas fireplace. A heated deck provides a wonderful view.
  • Flagstone floors beautify the kitchen with its concealed walk-in pantry, sub-zero fridge with wood panelling, alder and maple cabinets, heated granite counter tops, large sinks, huge stainless gas range and double oven.
  • The formal dining area provides a 180 degree view of the village and golf courses, and convenient access to a large deck.
  • The spacious living room features a wood burning fireplace. The high vaulted ceiling affords a clear view of the stairway all the way to the upper levels
  • The study contains custom millwork shelving, and a gas fireplace. The private deck provides access to the grounds

Lower Floor

This beautiful staircase’s wrought-iron railings are complemented by a ski lift cable hand rail and old growth fir timber. At the bottom of the staircase is a convenient wine cellar ...
  • This beautiful staircase’s wrought-iron railings are complemented by a ski lift cable hand rail and old growth fir timber. At the bottom of the staircase is a convenient wine cellar.
  • The pool area boasts a huge deck with large exercise and sitting areas and three built in shelving bays.
  • The indoor lap pool features swim jets, as well as several other unique features such as the sculptured rock waterfall at its head.
  • The natural stone floor has inlaid fused glass 22 karat gold border tile. The custom made yellow and red cedar form a beautiful curved ceiling.
  • Four cedar totems carved by first nations artists adorn the room. There is also plenty of room for a sauna, custom tiled steam bath
  • and change room.
  • The 2” thick glass doors lead to the patio and its breathtaking view.
  • On the patio, the heated stone underfoot leads to a luxurious hot tub of 7 foot diameter and coral sand bottom.
  • The spacious media room, with its home theater and large gas fireplace.

Second Floor

The large upstairs hallway with interior deck overlooks the living room, a timber rafter ceiling and gas fireplace beautify the den, the first bedroom features built in furniture. It's bathroom is well designed with good cabinet space ...
  • The large upstairs hallway with interior deck overlooks the living room.
  • A timber rafter ceiling and gas fireplace beautify the den.
  • The first bedroom features built in furniture. It's bathroom is well designed with good cabinet space. The walk in closet provides plenty of storage space.
  • The second bedroom boasts a wonderful private deck and a spacious storage area as well as a private bathroom.
  • The master bedroom has a private balcony, and vaulted wood ceiling.
  • The large walk-in closet area contains custom millwork shelving.
  • The gas fireplace faces the bedroom on one side and the bathroom on the other.
  • The luxurious ensuite bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub, double sink and built in environmental Spa/shower.
  • The cupola provides a marvelous view of the local mountains and landscape.
  • Call us to arrange to view Akasha in person!

Outside

Hand split 5" basalt stone facing, old growth clearedge grain cedar, on dormers, bays and gables, hand selected hand hewn custom log work, hand Split and capped basalt fence and retaining walls, 24’ heavy resawn red cedar shakes ...
  • Hand split 5" basalt stone facing.
  • Old growth clearedge grain cedar, on dormers, bays and gables.
  • Hand selected hand hewn custom log work.
  • Hand Split and capped basalt fence and retaining walls.
  • 24’ heavy resawn red cedar shakes.
  • Copper cupola roof, drain gutters, snow retainers, flashings, and rafter ends.
  • Low E and argon filled high quality glass in windows.
  • Old growth edge grain fir window frames.
  • Custom glass to glass corner windows in pool area, kitchen, first bedroom and master bedroom.
  • 2" thick and fully opening Pool room exterior doors.
  • Hand split stone pavers in drive.
  • Heated patio slabs, decks, and hot tub area with tile and stone finish.
  • Sculptured rock on barbecue, hot tub, heated rock seating, gas fire pit, stairs, cliff, etc.
  • Independent irrigation and lighting in indor waterfall and planters.
  • 7 ft. diameter custom concrete hot tub, with coral sand bottom. 2 car garage with heated slate floors, storage, shelving and Maple paneling on walls.
  • Custom designed alder garage door, with true divided tempered glass.
  • Commercial hardware, with rubber rollers and H.D. opener.
  • Firewood dry storage under studio deck.

Main Floor

Main stairway features 428 year old west coast ceder log from the Queen Charlotte Islands, old growth edge grain fir timber & custom designed wrought iron railings, ski-lift cable hand rail, Custom mill work columns ...
  • Main stairway features 428 year old west coast ceder log from the Queen Charlotte Islands (48 feet - 56" Dia.) from lower floor to cupola roof, old growth edge grain fir timber & custom designed wrought iron railings, ski-lift cable hand rail, Custom mill work columns.
  • Custom designed interior doors, 2" thick alder flat arched panels with cast iron hardware.
  • Bathrooms with hand cut and chiseled slate, tumbled marble, hand made custom boarders and millwork, finely crafted 17th and 18 th century designed freestanding vanities.
  • Built-in furniture in main hallway.
  • 21 ft. high vaulted ceiling, with fir beams and 2 x 10 export grade spruce and slate flooring.
  • Flagstone in all hallways, entries, living/dinning rooms, and kitchen.
  • Glass partitions for views and light.
  • Guest bedroom with private full bathroom.
  • Powder room with free standing custom cabinet and vaulted ceiling. Family room with wood floors, gas fireplace, built-in cabinets and shelving.
  • Heated deck.
  • Two outdoor BBQ locations.
  • Large custom kitchen, with handpicked alder cabinets, dove tailed drawers , & maple interior.
  • Concealed walk-in pantry with freezer location. Sub-Zero fridge with wood panels.
  • 48’ stainless steel Viking gas range with double oven. Panasonic microwave.
  • Bosch dishwasher.
  • 2 cast Kolar sinks.
  • Heated granite tops with wood slab curved bar top.
  • 7 1/2" wide knotty fir wood floors in study, guest bedroom and family room.
  • Formal dining area with 180 degree views of village and golf courses.
  • Large living room with wood burning stone fireplace, gas log lighter.
  • Heated granite hearth with hand carved mantle.
  • Study/office area with gas fireplace, custom millwork shelving, & private deck.

Lower Floor

Indoor lap pool (8.5 x 34) with swim jets and electric pool cover, yellow and red cedar curved ceiling over pool, 4 nine foot flared cedar totems carved by 1st nations artists around pool, sculptured rock wall at pool end, with water fall, irrigated planters ...
  • Indoor lap pool (8.5 x 34) with swim jets and electric pool cover.
  • 10 ft. yellow and red cedar curved ceiling over pool.
  • 4 nine foot flared cedar totems carved by 1st nations artists around pool.
  • Sculptured rock wall at pool end, with water fall, irrigated planters, and lighting.
  • Natural stone flooring and pool edge inlayed with handmade fused glass gold (22k) border tiles.
  • Exercise and sitting areas on pool deck have 3 built in shelving bays.
  • Custom tiled steam bath, shower, change room and enclosed water closet.
  • Curved bar with sink / fridge off pool room.
  • Media room with home theater and large gas fireplace.
  • Large wine cellar.
  • Large storage room or future sauna under garage area.
  • Additional laundry room area.
  • 2 large mechanical and storage rooms.
  • Gas radiant heat in concrete floors throughout.
  • 2 - 70 gal gas power vented hot water tanks.
  • Vanee 2000 HVAC System for main house.
  • Vanee 7000 ventilation system for spa area and pool rooms.
  • Built-in vacuum system.
  • 300 amp electrical service.
  • Lutron low voltage lighting system throughout by Smart FX.
  • Sprinkler system throughout with copper heads.
  • Cast iron plumbing drain pipes throughtout.
  • Security system with cameras in pool area & exterior.

Upstairs

Vaulted wood ceilings, large hallway with open deck to living room and stairway, sitting room with timber rafter ceiling, 3 large bedrooms, all with private ensuites, built-in furniture in bedroom ...
  • Vaulted wood ceilings.
  • Large hallway with open deck to living room and stairway.
  • Sitting room with timber rafter ceiling.
  • 3 large bedrooms, all with private ensuites.
  • Built-in furniture in bedroom #1.
  • Master bedroom with private balcony, gas fireplace, and vaulted wood ceiling.
  • Large walk-in closet area with custom millwork shelving.
  • Luxurious ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, double sink, built in environmental Spa/ shower, enclosed winter closet & gas fire place.
  • Large closets in upper bedrooms with custom millwork shelving, upper laundry room with cabinets, sinks & built-in ironing board.
  • Hallway linen closet.
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Akasha is the masterpiece of the SUNRIDGE PLATEAU development.
Nestled on the slopes of Whistler Mountain, SUNRIDGE PLATEAU offers more views, more sun and more alpine ambiance than any other location in the Whistler Valley resort area.

The world famous year-round playground is just a short drive from the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. Walk to beautiful Whistler Village for dinner in a world-class setting or for the electric night life.

Fishing, Tennis, Skiing, Golf, Hiking, Walking, Biking, Dancing ...

Ski to your country home at the end of a great powder day on the slopes.
24-hour tranquility and stunning views on the mountain's edge.

For for more information about Akasha and the Sunridge Plateau development, please contact us at:

Sea to Sky Real Estate Ltd.

Attn: Ann Chiasson
Toll Free: 1-888-689-0070
Tel: 604-932-4117
Fax: 604-932-4120
annc@windermere.com

Suite 135 - 4370 Lorimer Rd.
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4