 his
incredible gated estate of 5.95 secluded and picturesque acres (2.41
hectares) is situated on Thomson Cove being one of Saanich Peninsula's
most desirable locations. The custom designed Main Residence of three
and a half stories is approximately 11,000 square feet (1022 square
metres) with spacious entrance and entertainment areas, four bedrooms
and two self-contained suites and a total
of seven bathrooms. Many of the rooms open onto the numerous patios
and decks all having beautiful outlooks. There is also a separate
caretakers or guest house of 1500 square feet (139 square metres),
office building with garage facilities being 1400 square feet (130
square metres), board room/entertainment building of 2150 square feet
(200 square metres) including a one bedroom apartment and garage,
recreation/spa building of 4600 square feet (427 square metres) with
two racket courts and a roof top tennis court, several ancillary buildings
(work/machine shop / backup power
generator / storage / garages), three swimming pools (one indoor /
two outdoor one of which is tidal), two boathouses (one with marine
railway for a boat of approximately 53 feet (16 metres), two substantial
all tide and weather docks (50 x 10 feet / 15 x 3 metres and 111 x
9 feet / 34 x 3 metres with Aquatic Lands Licence, boat/airplane ramp,
stables (six stalls) 1080 square feet (100.3 square metres) and riding
ring.
The property, which is very private, is developed
in gardens and lawns about the residence with a background of mature
native trees. The east side is undeveloped field area and the west
side has a riding ring. The westerly outlook over Saanich Inlet
(48 40'N., 123 30'W) takes advantage of beautiful marine views and
sunsets. The low bank oceanfront of 850 feet (259 metres) +/- on
Thomson Cove offers excellent moorage for boats and seaplanes. The
residential zoning makes this recreational retreat suitable for
a single family, a large family or corporate group or possibly a
shared ownership of several families.
Located on a quiet country road in the Municipality
of Central Saanich and being only a short distance to shopping,
schools, airport, ferries (Vancouver, Gulf Islands and Washington
State), golf courses, marina's, Brentwood Village and The Town of
Sidney. The City of Victoria is about 24 kilometers (15 miles) south
of the property. The Saanich Inlet is well known for its excellent
boating, swimming, diving, fishing, marine life and temperate climate.
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