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The Cottage: The charming and cosy cottage of approximately 1,150 square feet (107 square metres) built in the 1970’s has been well maintained and updated. There are two bedrooms (or second as office), one four piece bathroom, living room with in-line dining and a cosy den area off the living room, the well planned kitchen with four appliances has ample cupboard space plus a pantry. The entrance is through a large sunroom/studio/family room. Featuring: Large floor to ceiling windows, high and beamed ceiling, French doors, a variety of wood finishes (walnut, teak, mahogany, cedar, pine), oak floors, two heat stoves, exposed brick chimney, skylights, built-ins. The living room and main bedroom open onto a large deck area. The cottage is designed to bring the outside in!

Garage: Detached large double garage with storage/workshop and laundry area plus an attached 146 square foot (13.6 square metre) guest room.

The Property: This secluded and level oceanfront property of 1.42 acres (0.574 hectare) is situated on the west side of the north end of Thetis Island having a West-South-West exposure - wonderful marine views and sunsets! A great variety of marine, wild and bird life are ever changing. This natural state park like property is beautifully treed with a variety of mature trees (Maple, Oak, Fir, Cedar, Juniper and Arbutus a.k.a. Madrona). There is an enclosed rose and herb garden on the south side of the cottage. The property is considered to be easy care. There are several small outbuildings (garden shed, woodshed, outhouse) and an excellent parking area for boats, motor home, etc. Plus an inviting Hot Tub and deck at the property edge over looking the ocean - A very peaceful setting!

Services:

• Domestic water - Drilled well (80 gallons/364 litres per hour-at time of drilling plus with storage tank.
• Sewer - Septic System
• Hydro - 100 amp (12 volt system)

The Waterfront: The frontage of 175 feet (53.4 metres) +/- is high bank rock with about 85 easy and substantial steps to the water. There is a small wharf/jetty which is in need of some attention however, it is ideal for small boats, kayaks, canoes or for bringing a larger boat alongside - deep water moorage which is a valuable asset! You can keep your boat at your front door! Water and power are in place. The area North Cove provides shelter from south winds.

The Location: The property is located on a quiet country no-through road at the north end of the island being about a 13 minute (7 kilometres/4.35 miles) drive from the Ferry Terminal at Preedy Harbour. Pilkey Point is only a short walk away (4 lots) where it is easy to launch a small boat, kayak or just enjoy the views and marine life.

Thetis Island: Located in Stuart Channel - being about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) north east of Chemainus, Vancouver Island - see Chart. The Island of 10.5 square kilometers (4.1 square miles) has a population of approximately 400 which increases in the summer season. Easily accessed by B.C. Ferry service (frequent/16 minute trip) from Chemainus (population about 4500) on Vancouver Island or by Airplane (float) service from Vancouver and Victoria, boat (private or water taxi). Located approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) from Vancouver and 46 miles (74 kilometers) 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, elementary school and volunteer fire department. There are two protected marinas plus good moorage at Chemainus. There are no public camping areas or parks on the island. The area is kn own as the 'banana belt' of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia and is noted for warm swimming, fishing, shellfish, boating, kayaking and a great variety of marine and wild life. See links below.