An Impressive West Coast Oceanfront Home Set In Ten Secluded Acres On Mayne Island...
770 Beechwod Drive
$3,998,000 Canadian

This attractive and inviting architecturally designed West Coast home with a Mediterranean flavour is set in 10 secluded acres (4.05 hectares) and is sited at the waters edge with a south west exposure and expansive views over Navy Channel and Plumper Sound and of the distant islands.

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The Residence: This well planned two level home of 4158 finished square feet 4158 (386.3 square metres) built in 2000 has been designed to be environmentally friendly and for easy maintenance. Making use of natural woods such as maple, alder, pine cedar, fir (some actually milled from the property), beams/logs, and high end appliances, fixtures and fittings.

The main floor of 2500 square feet (232.3 square metres) features a large entrance with high vaulted (17 feet/5.2 metre) glass skylight ceiling and center hallway; large living/dining room opening onto large deck area; gourmet kitchen with high end “Miele” appliances (steamer cooker, wall oven, dishwasher, cook top propane stove); spacious utility room off of which there is a fresh air pantry; library/media room with ample shelving; two piece guest bathroom; master bedroom with five piece custom bathroom, large custom walk-in dressing room cupboard plus a balcony/deck overlooking the ocean.

The Lower Level with a finished area 1658 square feet (154 square metres) has a separate entrance plus a plumbed area for small kitchen, etc.; there are two bedrooms; large office (possible bedroom); three piece custom bathroom plus sauna; the unfinished areas include a root cellar, mechanical room, security room and crawl space dry storage. All main rooms of the residence have beautiful marine and forested views.

Some Features: Slate floors and wood flooring - 5” (13 cm) maple, custom Loewen over height solid wood doors and picture windows, skylights, vaulted and beamed ceilings, open Rumford Fireplace with aged beam mantle, stereo system with speakers throughout, Lutron lighting system, security systems, vacuum system for future hook-up, high-end fixtures, fittings and finishes. Heating is by an electric hot water heating system engineered to be efficient with Swiss Runtal steel radiators - it is a dual system whereby wood can also be used plus there is a back up generator. There is an attached Double Garage with loft area suitable for development. See Floor Plan below.

The exterior finish is cedar board and batten siding with feature cedar log pillars, clay tile roof, extensive decks/patio, hand-cut Slate stairway for separate access to lower level.

The Property: This desirable oceanfront property of Ten acres (4.05 hectares) is accessed off a quiet country road. Down a long gravel driveway which becomes circular at the residence. The back of the property being level is in meadow (suitable for animals) and orchard with a pond. About half way down the property it takes a gentle slope to the house site where it becomes level. The lower part of the property with a pond and waterfall on the North West side of the house is beautifully treed (pine, fir, cedar, alder, arbutus aka madrona) and natural state offering total seclusion and expansive marine views - see Plot Plan below.

The Waterfront: The water frontage of approximately 1000 feet (305 metres) has a medium height rocky foreshore with easy access to a level rocky sandstone area (great for sunbathing, launching kayaks, etc.) and to the sandy beach in Arbutus Cove on the east side of the property. You can moor your boat offshore or in Arbutus Cove. There is also moorage in Horton Bay.

Services: Domestic Water - Drilled well with 1200 gal (5455 litres) storage
Sewer - Septic system
Hydro - 400 amps with backup generator

Situated: The property is situated in a very rural area adjoining a small cove known as Arbutus Cove in the Horton Bay area (see Chart) of Mayne Island at the south east end of the island (48º49`N.,123º18`W) offering a south west exposure with views over Plumper Sound and Navy Channel and of distant islands. It is about a 15 minute drive from the Ferry Terminal at Village Bay at the west side of the island.

Mayne Island: Mayne Island has a population of approximately 1050, which increases in the summer months. The Island having a generally moderate climate conveys an inviting and peaceful atmosphere and offers a great deal of amenities. The Island of approximately 8.5 square miles (22 square kilometers) is in the heart of the Gulf Islands and is bounded on the West by Active Pass, North by Strait of Georgia, Swanson and Navy Channels on the South. There is a great variety of wild plant life, wild life (non-threatening) and bird life to enjoy plus many parks and trails. The general area is considered excellent for boating, diving, fishing and marine life. The Island is easily reached via British Columbia Ferries from Vancouver (Taswwassen) and Victoria (Swartz Bay), seaplane service, water taxi service or private boat. Mayne Island is considered to be a very desirable Gulf Island being remove yet easily accessible and close to major areas.

This fine oceanfront home is offered at $3,998,000 Canadian ($3,158,000 US, €2,510,000 EUR and £2,117,000 GBP approximately as of 11/21/08. MLS#253617) Currency Converter

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