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Arbutus Estate

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Interior

Designed for multi-generational living, Arbutus Estate balances the scale of a waterfront residence with the warmth of a family home. The architecture is intentionally restrained, allowing natural light, carefully selected materials and uninterrupted ocean views to define each space.

A two-storey foyer introduces the home’s quiet material palette before opening into expansive living areas where floor-to-ceiling glazing dissolves the boundary between inside and out. Rift-cut European white oak, Venetian plaster, natural stone and sculptural detailing create continuity throughout the home, while custom millwork conceals technology, storage and everyday function within clean architectural forms.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen was conceived as both a workspace and gathering place. A generous island anchors the room, framed by full-height oak cabinetry, integrated appliances and West Coast granite surfaces that continue seamlessly into the backsplash and custom hood. Hidden storage, illuminated display shelving and a fully equipped butler’s pantry support entertaining without interrupting the calm, understated aesthetic. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls extend the living space toward the waterfront, allowing the landscape to become part of everyday life.

Private spaces continue the same philosophy. The primary suite embraces its coastal setting through expansive glazing, soft natural textures and carefully proportioned millwork, while the ensuite layers stone, oak and natural light into a space that feels quietly restorative rather than ornamental. Throughout the residence, craftsmanship is expressed through precision detailing, concealed functionality and materials selected for their longevity as much as their beauty.

Build Specifications

Completed 2025
Architect BoForm
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Accessory Building

The accessory buildings were designed as an extension of the home’s resort-inspired lifestyle, creating dedicated spaces for wellness, recreation and year-round outdoor living while maintaining a consistent architectural language across the property.

Positioned alongside the pool terrace, the detached gym, sauna and supporting amenities provide spaces for exercise and recovery without competing with the main residence. Their restrained forms, natural materials and carefully considered proportions allow the buildings to sit quietly within the landscape while contributing to the overall composition of the estate.

The outdoor pavilion further reinforces this connection between architecture and landscape. Designed around a custom automated pergola, the space adapts effortlessly throughout the seasons with retractable roofing, integrated lighting, concealed screens and built-in heating. Operating as an outdoor room rather than a covered patio, it creates a seamless extension of the home’s kitchen and living spaces, supporting everything from intimate family dinners to large-scale entertaining without compromising comfort or connection to the waterfront.

Exterior

Arbutus Estate was designed to sit quietly within its waterfront setting. A low horizontal profile, green roof, natural materials and carefully integrated landscaping allow the architecture to respond to the surrounding shoreline rather than dominate it. Every exterior element contributes to a composition that feels grounded, enduring and inseparable from its environment.

Outdoor living unfolds through a series of connected spaces that encourage movement between the home, pool, gardens and ocean beyond. Limestone terraces, generous seating areas, an outdoor kitchen and an ozonated pool are linked by subtle changes in elevation, integrated lighting and uninterrupted views. The landscape has been designed with the same restraint as the architecture, favouring texture, proportion and long-term durability over ornamentation.

Beyond aesthetics, the project reflects a long-term commitment to environmental stewardship. Geothermal heating and cooling, solar energy, radiant in-floor heating and water-conscious systems work alongside shoreline restoration measures, including live staking and willow wattle fencing that stabilize the bank while supporting the natural ecosystem. Sustainability is not expressed as a feature, but as a fundamental part of how the property will perform for generations to come.

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