Oceanfront With South Exposure Situated in Ardmore On Saanich Peninsula... - Sold!
623 Ardmore Drive
$3,395,000 Canadian
This desirable and tranquil oceanfront country property is situated in Coles Bay (aka Fortuna Bay) on the Saanich Inlet - A prime residential location known as “Ardmore”. Approached down a long (100 metres) secluded treed driveway which opens to an attractive garden area with expansive ocean views.
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Residence: An older comfortable one level home built in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s with an addition in 1960’s and some upgrades over the years. Being approximately 1900 finished square feet (177 square metres) with two bedrooms (large master with en-suite bathroom); spacious living room with natural wood features and fireplace; separate dining room; kitchen with eating area opening onto a pleasant water view deck. Most rooms have wonderful marine views. The home is suitable for a small family for permanent residence or as a retreat. Plus there is extra accommodation in the guest house and cottages - see below. The home requires updating and decoration throughout however, well worth the investment!
Property: A secluded south exposure level oceanfront property of approximately 2.50 acres (1.01 hectares) +/- as on title. See site survey below. The property extends seaward from neighbouring properties which gives more privacy and more sun. Informally landscaped about the house with the remainder natural state with many mature trees such as oak, fir, cedar, alder, arbutus (aka madrona) throughout the property. Behind (north) the residence it is fully treed thus, giving complete privacy. There is an inviting feature Terrace of approximately 30 x 24 feet (9.1 x 7.3 metres) with commanding views over Coles Bay, the inlet and of distant mountains/hills. Zoning is R3 - single family residential 3.
Waterfront: Prime south facing low bank with frontage of about 230 feet (70.1 metres) [straight across] +/- with easy access to the ocean foreshore. The foreshore is rocky with some sandy beach areas. Coles Bay offers good seasonal swimming and water skiing conditions plus it is a great area for kayaking, canoeing, diving and boating. You can easily moor your boat offshore. See Boathouse below.
Cottage: A one room cottage/cabin of about 200 square feet (18.6 square metres) with 2 piece bathroom. Suitable as an office. Requires attention.
Guest House and Garage: A comfortable self contained cottage of approximately 800 square feet (74.3 square metres) with two bedrooms, 4 piece bathroom, and kitchen with appliances, living/dining room which opens to deck with views. Ideal for extended family, guests or for a caretaker. Attached is a spacious two car garage (no doors) with storage area and small workshop.
Beach House: An attractive and inviting self contained Beach House of approximately 480 square feet (45 square metres) sited at the oceans edge - a feature that may not be repeated to-day! One bedroom with bunks, kitchen with two appliances, three piece bathroom and living room which opens onto a deck of approximately 27 feet by 13 feet (8.2 x 4 metres) - You are virtually on the ocean!
Boat House: The Boathouse with rails for a boat cradle is on the east side of the property. It is approximately 360 square feet (33.4 square metres) - 19 x 19 feet (2.7 x 2.7 metres) with a height on the ocean side of approximately 11 feet (3.4 metres). Having a boathouse is a very valuable feature!
Services:
Domestic Water - Well (municipal water on the road)
Sewer - Septic system (two)
Electrical - 100 amp +
Location: Located on the west side of Saanich Peninsula in the Saanich Inlet (48°40’N.,123°30’W) and situated in Coles Bay (48°38’N., 123°28’W) in the Ardmore area - An area of fine homes! The Saanich Inlet is about 13 miles (21 kilometres) in length and offers excellent boating, swimming, diving, fishing, shrimping, molluscs and a great variety of marine, bird and wild life. The property is situated in the Municipality of North Saanich (population about 11,000) and is close to shopping in Brentwood (south) and the Town of Sidney (population about 11,500), two golf courses, schools, hospital, recreation centre, parks and walking trails. Ferries (Vancouver, Gulf Islands, Washington State), major marina’s and Airport are about a 10 minute drive away. The City of Victoria is about 27 kilometres (17 miles) south of the property.
This desirable Ardmore waterfront property is offered at $3,395,000 Canadian ($3,159,000 US, €2,128,000 EUR and £1,901,500 GBP approximately as of 11/09/09) Currency Converter
Buyers should note that information on this web site 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. A buyer is responsible for doing their own due diligence and for confirming any pertinent information.
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