1654 Swansea Avenue Windermere, BC V0B 2L2
Listing Courtesy of:  CREA / Listed By: Fair Realty

  1654 Swansea Avenue Windermere, BC V0B 2L2

Active (116 Days)
$2,149,000 (CAD)
5
BED
2
BATH
2,930
SQFT

Description

BOAT SLIP! Welcome to the historic Barracks at Lake Windermere. Canadian history, originally built in 1886 as the first RCMP barracks in the Rockies, this iconic .3 acre estate blends charm with modern luxury, offering a lifestyle defined by the lake and mountains that frame it. **INCLUDES A VERY RARE BOAT SLIP** in the private Hidden Bay marina with it's deeper water access, allowing for an extended boating season. This home is designed for connection, anchored by it's historic charm and modern comforts, with 5 bedrooms (including TWO bunk rooms) and 2 full bathrooms. The interior boasts open spacious living areas—one featuring a piano, dining and living space, the other a cozy basement retreat with an electric fireplace. A hobby room, set as an art studio, provides you with a creative escape. A double detached garage and huge log storage shed provide security and convenience. Enjoy the Purcell Mountain sunsets from the covered porch, a screened-in outdoor dining room extends your summer evenings outside while the kids explore the flat, private yard equipped with a treehouse, trampoline, and hockey shooting range. After a day at the beach (2 minute walk away), soak under the stars in the private lake view hot tub. The established privacy hedges & fenced area are perfect! Own a legendary piece of the Windermere Valley. This lovingly maintained home is being sold TURN-KEY FULLY FURNISHED and ready to rent with it's already established professional vacation management. NO GST. (id:41440)

MLS®:
10385747
Taxes
$3,675
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1901
Style
Ranch, Cabin, Log House/Cabin
Views
Lake View, View of Water, Valley View, Mountain View
County
East Kootenay

Listed By

Geoff Hill, Fair Realty
Source
CREA
Last checked Aug 28 2026 at 9:12 AM EDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Water Softener
  • Oven - Electric
  • Water Heater - Electric
Lot Information
  • Balcony
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Electric
Basement Information
  • Full
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Carpeted
  • Wood
  • Vinyl
  • Mixed Flooring
Exterior Features
  • Stone
  • Wood
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Roof: Vinyl Shingles
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Parking
  • Total: 2
  • Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Additional Parking
Stories
  • 1
Living Area
  • 2,930 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Jun 08, 2026
Price Changed
$2,149,000
-10%
-$250,000
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