An Oceanfront Retreat With Private Dock On An Exclusive Gulf Island... - Sold!

Secret Island is situated in Captain Passage (48°48’N., 123°23’W) and is separated from Prevost Island by a narrow passage known as Glenthorne Passage on the north.

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The island is about a 35 minutes run by commuter boat from Sidney on Saanich Peninsula; about 20 minutes from Montague Harbour on Galiano Island (ferry service from Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen) and only a short distance (average 14 minutes and 17 minutes respectively) from Long Harbour and Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island - Salt Spring offers all amenities and ferry service to Vancouver (Tsawwassen), Swartz Bay (Vancouver Island) and Crofton (Vancouver Island). The property is easily reached by private boat, water taxi or seaplane.

Island: This exclusive beautifully treed and natural state (mature trees, native plants and wildflowers) Island is divided into 38 oceanfront lots. There is a small park area and a common protected dock for limited moorage. There is a walking lane/pathway (20 feet/6.1 metres wide) which runs the length of the island.

Property: This level natural state property with mature trees is 0.20 acre (0.081 hectare) offers beautiful views to the south and north.

Oceanfront: Low rocky bank with 126 feet (38.4 metres) +/- of usable ocean frontage.

Dock: A private dock of 44 feet (38.4 metres) approximately which offers all tide and all weather use. Plus a Foreshore Licence (Licence of Occupation) of 580 square metres. Having your own dock with licence is a very valuable feature!

Cottage: The charming one and half story two bedroom and one bathroom custom built cottage of approximately 900 square feet (84 square metres) was built in 1991 with manufactured logs and beams bolted together rather that nailed - a very solid home! The interior features a variety of natural wood finishes. Some features: skylights, picture and feature windows, hardwood parquet floors, propane fireplace, kitchen with wood stove, vaulted ceilings, Dutch doors, balcony off up bedroom, built-ins, back porch (9’ x 7’ / 2.7 x 2.1m) for extra storage, spacious deck (17’ x 7.5’ / 5.2 x 2.3m) off living room overlooking the water. A comfortable and inviting cottage suitable for recreational or full time use. Including most furnishings.

Outbuildings: A substantial workshop building of 240 square feet (22.3 square metres) which would also make a fine guest cottage. There is also an excellent 12’ x 7’09’ / 3.7m) Greenhouse.

Services: Electricity by Solar Panels with generator backup system, no septic system (composting toilet), domestic water is by community water system (annual fee $170.00 approximately) - see photo’s with water tower. Propane is used for some appliances, fireplace and hot water. There is also an antenna for internet/cell reception.

Area: Located in Captain Passage in the heart of the Gulf Islands on the south side of Prevost Island – see chart below. The area is attractive for boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, crabbing, bird watching, diving. Plus there is a great deal of marine and wild life activity.

This peaceful and tranquil property on exclusive Secret Island is offered at $460,000 Canadian ($466,582 U.S. and €314,328 approximately as of 11/28/07) Currency Converter

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