Oceanfront
Retreat at the Waters Edge on Thetis Island...
Withdrawn from the market
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.
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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.
Buyers should note that information on this web site is submitted as descriptive as to type and quality of residence and property only. Figures relating to size and quantum must be taken as approximate. A buyer is responsible for doing their own due diligence and for confirming any pertinent information.
