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secluded and private oceanfront properties (lots/acreages/hectares)
are situated on the west side of Thetis Island. Located in Stuart
Channel - Latitude 49°01'N., 58' N, Longitude 123°42'
W. being about 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) north of Chemainus, Vancouver
Island - see Chart.
The properties: Two five acre
(2.02 hectare) parcels: Lot 3 with 203 feet (62 metres) and Lot
4 with 236 feet (72 metres) +/- frontage and one 19.2 acre (7.8
hectare) parcel known as Lot 1 with 669 feet (204 metres) +/-
frontage. The properties are in their beautiful natural state
with mature trees (Maple, Fir, Cedar, Yew, Juniper and Arbutus
a.k.a. Madrona) with the larger lot having a meadow area. All
lots have sweeping marine views, wonderful sunsets and low bank
beach (sandstone and sand) access. There are no services on the
properties however; there are wells and private road access. One
can build a residence with one cottage. Purchase is by way of
shares (Thetis Beach Properties Ltd - 1 share per acre) where
the properties are part of a 60-acre (24.3 hectare) estate. There
are several advantages to this type ownership.
The Island: Thetis Island is
about 10.5 square kilometers (4.1 square miles) and has a population
of approximately 400. Easily accessed by B.C. Ferry service (frequent/15
minute trip) from Chemainus (population about 4000) on Vancouver
Island or by Airplane (float) service from Vancouver and Victoria,
boat (private or water taxi).
Located
approximately 35 miles (56 kilometres) from Vancouver and 46 miles
(74 kilometres) from Victoria. The island is mainly forested,
with some farms and about 10 miles (16 kilometers) of roads. There
is a pub/restaurant, Post Office, small store, community center
and volunteer fire department. There are two protected marinas
plus moorage at Chemainus.
The area is known as the 'banana belt' of the
Gulf Islands of British Columbia and is noted for warm swimming,
fishing, shellfish, boating, and a great variety of marine and
wild life.
These desirable and exclusive somewhat remote
properties are ideal for both all year living or as a recreational
retreat. This type of exclusive property is indeed, hard to find!
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