Larry Dunville never tires of his water view.
For the past 22 years, he has soaked in the soothing sight of sunshine glistening on the picturesque River Clyde from his 12-acre waterfront property in New Glasgow.
“Everybody likes looking at water,’’ he says. “People enjoy looking at water…it calms them, I think.’’
Dunville, 68, and his wife Beverley plan one day to move into Charlottetown but not to give up a spectacular view of water.
Roughly three years ago, the former long-time owner/operator of Sandspit amusement park in Cavendish purchased property on the corner of Richmond Street and West Street that affords a stunning view of the Charlottetown Harbour.
He is looking to sell his New Glasgow home and build an 1,800- to 2,000-square-foot, two-storey house on his Charlottetown property.
He anticipates construction of the home, even if all goes well, will not be completed for at least two years.
Some of his potential future neighbours do not appear terribly receptive to Dunville’s desire to build on his property, noting a new home would block the view of Charlottetown Harbour for people living and spending time in the area.
Richmond Street resident Christine Beck fears Dunville’s proposed house will negatively change the neighbourhood.
Dunville agrees a new building would alter the look — and the view. But he is not breaking any laws. He also says he plans to follow all design and building requirements to the letter.
The Dunvilles tried to remove the existing house on their property, but couldn’t reach an agreement with the city’s heritage board. So they’ve subdivided the lot and are planning to build beside the house on the driveway and towards the water.
Since some opposition was raised recently to Dunville’s plan to build a new home so he and his wife could continue to enjoy a waterfront view in a new locale, many people have been coming to the couple’s support.
“A lot of people are calling asking me: “What is the problem here? You own the land.’’
He says the situation is turning into a debate over whether he has the right to build on his own property.
Dunville says his house will certainly not be a blemish on the neighbourhood.
“There was no conditions on the purchase of the property,’’ he notes.
“It was my intention from the day I bought it to build a beautiful home on it.’’
He also promises a lovely landscaped property, noting he won a rural beautification award in his first home on Ferry Road in Cornwall in the 1970s. He also pointed out that his current house in New Glasgow was featured in Saltscapes magazine.
“I think I will build a house that will be an asset to that community, but it will change the view,’’ he says.
Larry Dunville never tires of his water view.
For the past 22 years, he has soaked in the soothing sight of sunshine glistening on the picturesque River Clyde from his 12-acre waterfront property in New Glasgow.
“Everybody likes looking at water,’’ he says. “People enjoy looking at water…it calms them, I think.’’
Dunville, 68, and his wife Beverley plan one day to move into Charlottetown but not to give up a spectacular view of water.
Roughly three years ago, the former long-time owner/operator of Sandspit amusement park in Cavendish purchased property on the corner of Richmond Street and West Street that affords a stunning view of the Charlottetown Harbour.
He is looking to sell his New Glasgow home and build an 1,800- to 2,000-square-foot, two-storey house on his Charlottetown property.
He anticipates construction of the home, even if all goes well, will not be completed for at least two years.
Some of his potential future neighbours do not appear terribly receptive to Dunville’s desire to build on his property, noting a new home would block the view of Charlottetown Harbour for people living and spending time in the area.
Richmond Street resident Christine Beck fears Dunville’s proposed house will negatively change the neighbourhood.
Dunville agrees a new building would alter the look — and the view. But he is not breaking any laws. He also says he plans to follow all design and building requirements to the letter.
The Dunvilles tried to remove the existing house on their property, but couldn’t reach an agreement with the city’s heritage board. So they’ve subdivided the lot and are planning to build beside the house on the driveway and towards the water.
Since some opposition was raised recently to Dunville’s plan to build a new home so he and his wife could continue to enjoy a waterfront view in a new locale, many people have been coming to the couple’s support.
“A lot of people are calling asking me: “What is the problem here? You own the land.’’
He says the situation is turning into a debate over whether he has the right to build on his own property.
Dunville says his house will certainly not be a blemish on the neighbourhood.
“There was no conditions on the purchase of the property,’’ he notes.
“It was my intention from the day I bought it to build a beautiful home on it.’’
He also promises a lovely landscaped property, noting he won a rural beautification award in his first home on Ferry Road in Cornwall in the 1970s. He also pointed out that his current house in New Glasgow was featured in Saltscapes magazine.
“I think I will build a house that will be an asset to that community, but it will change the view,’’ he says.
