When the television series, Canada\'s Next Top Model chose Victoria BC for its inaugural Cycle 1, a single location became the obvious choice to home its stable of coltish contestants - a luxurious, stylish property nestled in a Vancouver Island setting that rivaled the natural beauty of the show\'s ten young runway hopefuls themselves... 
Morningside Ocean Estate.
Located just outside of Victoria, BC, this 6-bedroom, 6,000 square foot oceanfront getaway was fifteen lengthy years in the creating.  And seeing it right now atop the Saanich Inlet Fiord, overlooking the twinkling waters of the South Finlayson arm, 1 would have to agree that it was worth each and every minute.
\"...the journey itself is as memorable as the destination.\" 
What makes Morningside Ocean Estate so exceptional?  Every thing.  Whether or not winding by means of the lush rainforest by car or swooping down into the jaw-dropping landscape via float plane, the journey itself is as memorable as the destination. 
And what a destination!  Envision eight oceanfront acres of lavish green coastal forest, a deep-water dock with mooring for pretty much any size vessel, cultured gardens abounding with succulent offerings of bananas, grapes, olives, cherries and peaches, and you may well be finding some idea.  The house itself is a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architectural masterpiece of glass and stone.  And whilst a lot of decks enable postcard-like views from almost each room, it is from the significant outdoor pool and hot tub that 1 can enjoy the most special view - the home\'s tour-de-force, a majestic 30 foot-high waterfall.  Astonished so far?  We haven\'t even gone by means of the front doors but...
Both the terrific room and the dining room feature massive fireplaces, again in the trademark style of the renowned architect/interior designer/writer to whom the house pays such stunning tribute.  The perfect venue for entertaining, each and every room comfortably accommodates upwards of 50 guests.  And if that prompts you to begin counting hor d\'oeurves trays in your head, rest hassle-free.  A totally-equipped gourmet kitchen awaits challenges large and small and in-house chef services are out there if cooking merely isn\'t on the itinerary. 
\"...the tour-de-force, a majestic 30 foot-high waterfall.\" 
Up to 18 guests can comfortably invest the night and with 7 bathrooms, waiting is rarely an issue.  Each bedroom is a celebration of authentic arts and crafts décor, complete with decks and air-jetted tubs. 
But the master bedroom is the accurate masterpiece.  You\'ll discover it at the top of the custom-produced staircase, above the gorgeous indoor garden.  The 1,000 square foot Japanese cherry wood-accented space consists of a Neptune\'s Zen overflow tub with active-air jets, a massive glass shower for two (with steamer and rain shower head), a private deck and a huge all-glass gazebo offering panoramic views of the Saanich inlet.  If you look in the dictionary under \'Romantic\'...  
\"...in-house chef services are available if cooking basically isn\'t on the itinerary.\"     
There are three other factors to remain at Morningside Ocean Estate:
Location, location, location!  The property is centrally situated on southern Vancouver Island, making for convenient excursions into town, up the island or around the Saanich Peninsula. 
A day amid the cafes and boutiques of Downtown Victoria supplies a shopping expertise unlike any other.  Commence on trendy Lower Johnston Street in the colourful bohemian centre of Olde Town, residence to indie clothing shops, restaurants and the historic Market Square.  Stroll past the flowering hanging baskets of world famous Government Street and enjoy the array of retail shops, art galleries and patio restaurants.  Turn into Trounce Alley for European-style gift-shops, boutiques and the most beneficial tapas in town.  Follow Fort Street to Antique Row, a Tudor-style strip of collectibles stores and curiosity shops. 
Craving the terrific outdoors?  Put down the shopping bags for an unparalleled nature experience.  Goldstream Provincial Park is residence to two of the most awe-inspiring events to be discovered in the coastal old-growth rain forest.  This world-class salmon-spawning river comes to life between October and December as thousands of chum salmon fight the present, returning upstream to lay their eggs.  Visitors from every single corner of the globe come to witness this remarkable and surprisingly emotional spectacle.  Not surprisingly, the influx of fish attracts the largest concentration of bald eagles in Canada.  If you haven\'t seen one of these majestic creatures up close, this is your opportunity.
For ambitious visitors looking to take an epic trek of their own, the Goldstream Trailhead under the giant black cottonwoods and red alders leads to the base of the Mount Finlayson trail - a hike taking you over 400 vertical meters above the trees.  Most clear days, this astounding aerial view of Vancouver Island\'s southern tip affords a glimmering glimpse of the city skyline 17 kilometres away.  This isn\'t just any bird\'s eye view.  It is an eagle\'s.   
\"The property is centrally situated on southern Vancouver Island, producing for convenient excursions into town, up the island or around the Saanich Peninsula.\" 
But far more immediately visible from the summit of Mount Finlayson is Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club - the first 36-hole course in Canada.  The country\'s newest and greatest mountainside resort community boasts two picturesque 18-hole courses (courtesy of Jack and Steve Nicklaus) that meander over the Mount Finlayson foothills and across the Valley Floor.  The burgeoning Bear Mountain Village also provides swimming facilities, walking and biking trails, coffee houses, boutiques, bistros and an outdoor amphitheatre.
Whatever activities define your stay at Morningside Ocean Estate  - regardless of whether enhancing your handicap, adding to your wardrobe, enjoying the world-renown cuisine or nature-watching... you can continually look forward to a nightcap in the hot tub with the soothing sound of your own thirty-foot waterfall to lull you to sleep.
Socrates as soon as said, \"Not life, but wonderful life, is to be chiefly valued.\"
The fantastic life doesn\'t get significantly much better than Morningside Ocean Estate. For more data and to view photos of this exceptional property, visit the page.