A glowing home on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast

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As you pull up to 980 Gower Point Rd., the built-up landscaping of the hillside partially conceals the house.Jonathan Folk Media

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A long concrete driveway guides you up, past the lower-floor walkout and carport, up to the side where the garage is located.Jonathan Folk Media

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The long side of the house faces the road and the ocean beyond.Jonathan Folk Media

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The front door also faces the ocean, and is framed by reed glass.Jonathan Folk Media

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Inside the front foyer, there’s an opening to the kitchen and a long hallway that runs along the back of the house.Jonathan Folk Media

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The hallway opens up in the combined living and dining space.Jonathan Folk Media

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The primary suite is the ultimate destination of the hallway.Jonathan Folk Media

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The couple moved across Howe Sound from the more rock ‘n’ roll environment of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to stay full-time on the Sunshine Coast.Jonathan Folk Media

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The home is just a three-minute walk from the ocean.Jonathan Folk Media

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