| This beautiful private Island known as Bute Island is located on the north side of Ladysmith Harbour (aka Oyster Harbour) (48°58’N., 123°45’W) and is approached through Stuart Channel.
The Island: The Island of 2.22 acres (0.898 hectares) +/- includes an islet which is accessed by small bridge. The island is in its beautiful natural state with a great variety of native plants, flowers and trees such as Arbutus (aka Madrona), Oak, Juniper, Cedar and Fir. There is a substantial dock (see below) and several good beaches with clams and oysters.
The mostly low bank Island has numerous possible building sites (Islands Trust jurisdiction) with great views and ideal south and west exposures. The area is considered to have a warm climate and offers good summer swimming and year round boating, kayaking and fishing. There is also a great variety of marine life and bird life. Bute Island is easily reached by private boat, water taxi or seaplane.
Dock-Aquatic Lands Licence (Foreshore Lease): There is a substantial wharf-jetty which was recently upgraded and a good concrete and wood dock approximately 40 feet x 12 feet (12.2 x 3.7 metres) - Offering all tide and all weather use!
Domestic Water: There is an old Right of Way from the island to Vancouver Island (Talkynah Creek) for water - Buyer to satisfy them-selves.
Located: Bute Island is located only a short distance from the historic Town of Ladysmith (49th parallel) with a Population of about 7,300. The area has several excellent marinas, and marine related facilities, shopping, recreation facilities, parks, schools, restaurants and many other amenities.
Ladysmith is equidistant (23 kilometers/14 miles approximately) between Chemanius and City of Nanaimo (population 75,000). Nanaimo is serviced by B.C. Ferries (Departure Bay and Duke Point) to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) plus Nanaimo Airport (Cassidy) serviced by several airlines. Ladysmith is about 88 kilometres (55 miles) north of Victoria, the Capital City. See links, maps and chart below.
Once you own an island, you will never quite be the same!
This beautiful Island being ideal for single ownership or joint or group ownership is offered at $880,000. Canadian ($924,000. U.S., €645,000. EUR, £565,000. GBP and ¥5,938,000. CNY approximately as of July 29, 2011 Currency Converter
Buyers should note that information is submitted as descriptive as to type and quality of residence and property only. Figures relating to size and quantum must be taken as approximate. Buyers are responsible to verify to their satisfaction all pertinent information |
