This charming West Coast style waterfront home is set at the waters edge on the west side of Thetis Island. Located in Stuart Channel - (Latitude 49°01'N., 58' N, Longitude 123°42' W) being about 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) north of Chemainus on Vancouver Island - see Chart.

The property: Known as "Fairwinds" is approached down a treed driveway (circular at house) is 1.06 acres (0.43 hectare) +/- in its natural state with mature trees (Maple, Fir, Cedar, Juniper and Arbutus a.k.a. Madrona) offering sweeping marine and distant mountain views and beautiful sunsets. The west exposure oceanfront of 111 feet (34 metres) has easy beach access by way of gentle sloping shale/sandstone and sand. Excellent warm summer swimming! You can moor your boat seasonally at your front door or at the two near by Marina's in Telegraph Harbour! Located only a short drive or walk from the Ferry Terminal at Preedy Harbour.

The Residence: A One and a half story west coast home of 1600 square feet (149 square metres) +/- with two bedrooms; den or office; Four piece modern bathroom; the spacious living room with in line dining has vaulted ceiling, heat stove and opens onto large wrap around sunny deck; modern open kitchen with pine cupboards and tiled floor, three appliances; Utility/storage room. Basement/crawl space; attached large double garage with service pit and heat stove. Features: Natural wood finishes, bay and picture windows (thermo pane), skylights, oak and tiled floors, cedar siding, heat by electric and heat stove.

Services and Utilities: Septic system, Drilled Well, Hydro with back up generator, satellite dish.

Thetis Island is a very peaceful and quiet Island with little commercial development. The Island is approximately 10.5 square kilometers (4.1 square miles) and has a population of about 400, which increases in the summer months. Easily accessed by B.C. Ferry service (frequent-20 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 56 kilometres (35 miles) from Vancouver and 74 kilometres (46 miles) from Victoria. The residential island is mainly forested, with some farms and about 16 kilometers (10 miles) of roads. There is a community center, volunteer fire department and elementary school. There are two excellent protected marinas in Telegraph Harbour of which one has a pub/restaurant, Post office and small store. The Island has no public beach accesses or camping areas. There is also good moorage at Chemainus - See links.

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.