Property snoop: What $425,000 buys across Canada this week

1. A spacious townhouse in B.C. wine country

Address: #103, 2922 Wilson St.
Where: Penticton, B.C. Price: $425,000 Specs: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath Penticton, the wine hub of bustling Napa North, is one of the driest cities in Canada with summer temperatures routinely north of 30C while winter rarely hits below -10C. This generous 1,485-square-foot unit features over-height ceilings, custom wood-veneer cabinetry, quartz countertops and three bedrooms that all reimagine the typical resort-town builder’s special. Its half basement includes a flex room, perfect for your growing wine collection or collection of outdoor gear — Apex Mountain, Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake are all just minutes away.

2. A top-floor condo in downtown Toronto

Address: #1604, 40 Scollard St.
Where: Toronto, ON Price: $425,000 Specs: 1 bedroom, 1 bath Penthouse living usually evokes lavish sprawl and outsized bank accounts to acquire them, but this pint-sized top-floor unit offers its own kind of impressiveness. Overlooking the Annex and across from the Four Seasons, this ready-for-your-touch pied-a-terre is offers quick access to the library, art galleries, museums and the subway.

3. A historic beauty in Nova Scotia

Address: 119 Prince St.
Where: Pictou, NS Price: $425,000 Specs: 5 bedrooms, 3 bath The excellent thing about the Maritimes is its plethora of old, historic homes at unreal prices. This one, an 1867 gem that sits perched on a ¾-acre lot, has just the right amount of grand—not so much that it’s precious, but enough to have its own coach house for your visiting guests, of which there will be many. The remodeled kitchen with in-floor heat offers modern upgrades while six wood-burning fireplaces and original hardwood floors throughout the rest of the house help retain its period charm.

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