Ridge, 2269 Nordic Drive, Whistler, BC
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Key Takeaways
- True ski-in ski-out access to the Ridge via a long schuss across the Dave Murray Downhill. Ski down to the Whistler Creek Gondola for upload on Whistler Mountain.
- 6 minute car ride from the Ridge to Whistler Village or Creekside, owners rely of their car for transportation due to the lack of bus service. Free parking at Creekside.
- Several layouts of townhomes in the Ridge each townhome has its own garage and a private hot tub.
- Low strata fees due to absence of underground parkade and communal amenities.
- Zoning is residential with zoning for optional nightly rentals, making the Ridge attractive for potential investors.
The Ridge is located at 2269 Nordic Drive, Whistler, BC. Originally quoted in the developer’s brochure as the “…benchmarks of contemporary mountain architecture. They stand on a commanding prow of land affording panoramic views of the Tantalus range…” True indeed.
Buyers either love the remoteness of Taluswood, or they want something closer to the action of Whistler Village. There is no bus service up to Taluswood, so you are either taking the car or a cab. Unfortunately, it is not feasible to walk down or up from the nearest bus stop on Eva Lake Road, as there is no sidewalk. This is especially true in winter when snow is pushed against both sides of Nordic Drive.
However, the Ridge has superior ski access to Whistler Mountain, so it is always worth considering.
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Active Listings
The number of listings in the Ridge is typically no more than once a year on average. Therefore, it is important to have researched your options and be ready to pounce.
3 The Ridge
- 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
- 1,044 sq. ft.
- Built 1997
- Video floor plan
- $1.999,999 CAD
- MLS R3161230
- Listed by RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate
Location
The Ridge is located in the neighborhood of Nordic. Nordic is a central neighborhood in Whistler as it is perceived as being equidistant to both Whistler Village and Creekside. Taluswood was developed with some form of access to Whistler Mountain. Some developments have better ski-in ski-out access than others.
Location on Whistler Mountain Video
This video was recorded from the Creekside Gondola in March. Therefore, it should give you a sense of the location of the Lookout on the side of Whistler Mountain. Plus you can see how much snow there was to enjoy.
Drive from Whistler Village Video
With only a six-minute drive from Taluswood to Whistler Village, you are so close to the shops and services should you decide to partake. Owning in Taluswood would be a relief to some people, due to the hustle happening throughout the Resort, especially at peak-season.
Google Map
The Google Map shows the great location of The Ridge on the edge of Whistler Mountain.
Civic Address Map
From this civic address map, you will see that there is nothing between the slopes of Whistler Mountain and the Ridge at Taluswood. However, the map does not show the topography but rest assured, there are unobscured views from the front row at the Ridge. In essence, an unobstructed view means unobstructed light coming into the property.
Transportation
In keeping with the rest of this site, a section regarding bus transportation was added. Unfortunately, there is no bus service up Nordic Drive to Taluswood. The bus does run through Nordic, but it is too far to walk from the bus stop in Nordic to/from Taluswood. You will be relying on a taxi or driving yourself. Nordic Drive does not have a sidewalk, and walking down it is not recommended. Since e-bikes have become popular, I expect we will see several more e-bikers on Nordic Drive.
Drive to Creekside Video
The drive from Taluswood essentially takes basically the same time as driving from Taluswood to Whistler Village. In essence, just under six minutes.
Street View Video
The street view video is a drive around the development. When you view the ski-in ski-out trail video below, there is a walk around the Ridge section.
Photo Gallery
Some photographs to show you just how special the Ridge at Taluswood is. These photos were taken in February.
Ski-in Ski-out Trail
There is one access from the Lower Dave Murray Downhill to the Ridge. This access acts as the ski-in trail and also the ski-out trail. Granted, there is an incline to get into the Ridge…but it would be fun to see how far you get at the end of each day on the slopes.
Ski Trail Map
The Ridge’s access to the slopes is the best out of the Ridge, Heights and the Lookout or any of the other ski-out Taluswood developments.
Google Map Ski Trail
It is one long schuss to and from the Ridge. The incline into the Ridge takes a bit of speed, but if I can do it, so can you!
Ski-in Ski-out Trail Video
Sales
On the Luxury Townhouse/Duplex Sales page, the sales for Ridge and comparable developments are recorded.
Revenue
The Ridge, like all the other Taluswood properties, is predominately a winter rental. Your main competition would be the Heights and the Ridge, simply because of their location. Unfortunately, there is little reason why anyone would rent in Taluswood in the summer unless they were mountain bikers and needed a garage to store their high-priced machines. In 2019, the Creekside Gondola started uploading mountain bikers and that was when the summer rental value of Taluswood increased.
Strata
Built in 1997, the development comprises 26 strata properties. There are two detached chalets, several duplexes, triplexes, and a four-plex. The Ridge offers:
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Site Plan
This should help you determine the location of the civic address in the Ridge.
Site Plan/Floor Plan Type
The site plan denotes the unit type, which should be cross-referenced with the floor plans below.
Floor Plans
The floor plans were taken from the developer’s original plans. When a property in the Ridge is listed for sale, the real estate agent should provide a plan and a 3D tour. However, in the meantime, the site plan and the floor plans below should help you appreciate that there is not a lot of choice in the Ridge and that supply and demand is in full force and effect. In other words, don’t get hung up on the actual location within the Ridge, or you may lose out. Link to the Ridge site and floor plans pdf.
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Strata Plan
The Ridge was developed in two phases, therefore there are two strata plans:
1.Strata Plan LMS 3036 Strata Lots 1-15
2.Strata Plan LMS3036 Strata Lots 16-26
Amenities
- single or double-car garage
- visitor parking
- private hot tub
Pets
Two dogs or two cats, or one dog and one cat allowed. If this is important to you check the bylaws as pet restrictions can change.
Fees
Since there is no swimming pool, communal hot tub, or underground parking it means that your monthly strata fee is as low as it can be. The good news for those with dogs is that owners are permitted to have pets, however, there are restrictions as to how many. Strata fees include the:
- chimney and fireplace cleaning
- garbage removal service
- hydro for common property
- insurance and appraisal
- landscape maintenance
- road repairs and maintenance
- snow removal
- window cleaning
- trail grooming (ski-in ski-out)
Parking
Each duplex/townhouse has a double or single-car garage, so it would be important to ensure your vehicle fits into the garage. Although there is a parking pad outside each garage, some are not long enough for another car. In addition, there are only a few visitor parking spots. However, like most developments in Whistler, visitor parking was kept to a minimum by the developer. Therefore, if you have friends or family joining you at the Ridge, best to discuss parking in advance.
Storage
All storage is within each strata lot. Meaning that all your storage is within your townhome, which is the value of owning a garage.
Zoning
The Ridge is zoned for Tourist Accommodation which means that you can legally rent out your property nightly. In addition, there are no restrictions about which property rental management company you should hire, or if you took on that task by yourself
Questions
FAQ
Yes. The ski-in and ski-out trail is the same trail.
The ski-in and ski-out trail is the same trail. It is one long schuss over the flat. You are either schussing to the Ridge or schussing away from it. There is no technical skiing required, just confidence in speed.
Yes, the Ridge is zoned for residential and tourist accommodation. Owners have the option to rent out their property on a nightly basis.
The smallest is a 2-bedroom townhome, and there are only two of them in the whole development.
According to the current Ridge Bylaws, 2 dogs or 2 cats are allowed for owners.
5 minutes by car.
No. You are dependent on your car or taxi.
Yes. Whistler is exempt from any restrictions on non-residents of Canada buying real estate.
Representation
Explaining Representation to a Buyer or Seller at the first introduction is a mandatory requirement. Since there is no dual agency in BC, the Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services Form (DORTS) is essential for the Buyer or Seller to understand their designated agent’s obligation to them. DORTS binds the agent to the client but does not bind the client to the agent.
Next Steps
If you think I would be a good fit to work with you and your family, and you are not already working with a Whistler realtor, please contact me. My name is Marion Anderson, and I help people buy real estate in Whistler.
Marion
Marion Anderson Real Estate Agent
Sutton Group – West Coast Realty, Whistler, B.C.
marion@marionanderson.com (604) 938-3885