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Dornbracht MEM - Cyprum finish Culturing Life he lot sits high on top of a rocky hill with ocean and mountain views on three sides. A corner lot with a private back drive, the garden is fully landscaped with drip irrigation by Graeme’s Irrigation and low maintenance plantings. In addition to an entrance patio and private back garden, there are also two spectacular upper decks for watching the sun rise. T “I am very peripatetic when it comes to design—I like to be flexible and not be locked into a style.” - Bruce Wilkin Upon entering the house, you are met with a foyer filled with vibrant artwork and unique furniture, and a wonderful light filled art studio immediately to the left. From the front door, you can see into the wide open spaces of the main floor and the art influence is everywhere. Mistakenly I assumed the home was designed in large part for the art collection. Paul corrected me. “Not at all. We were only concerned with taking advantage of the 270 degree views.” The end result is breathtaking, with floor-to-ceiling windows that span eighteen feet high in the living room, keeping watch over Harling Point and the sea below. 1 – 477 Boleskine Road, Victoria T 250-598-2966 - T/F 1-888-274-6779 www.vshl.ca