Thetis Island - A Secluded Waterfront Retreat...
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This charming European Style home is set in a beautiful 3.24 acre (1.31 hectares) property with a East South East exposure offering lovely ocean and island views. Fronting onto a secluded and peaceful Lagoon/Estuary which opens onto "The Cut' being the passage between Thetis Island and Kuper Island having access to Clam Bay and Trincomali Channel to the East and West to Telegraph Harbour which has two safe moorage marina's (Latitude 48°58'N., Longitude 123°40' W). The passage is limited to due to tides - local knowledge is advised - see Chart.

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The Property: The secluded property is accessed down wooded drive flanked by Worm Rail fencing. Mostly in its natural state being beautifully treed (maple, fir, cedar, alder) with lovely meadow areas with fruit trees and a large pond which attracts wildlife and has resident turtles and fish. There is also a Tennis Court situated in the northeast corner of the property. It is an easy gentle slope to the waterfront (frontage of 140 feet / 43 metres) and excellent level beach area. The lagoon is perfect for canoes, kayaks, small skiffs and swimming!

The Residence: An attractive three level Bavarian Style home of 3300 square feet (307 square metres) +/- with a flexible floor plan. Main floor: Living room area of 29 feet x 29 feet (8.9 x 8.9 metres) with field stone heat stove fireplace and opening to a 35 x 15 foot (11.6 x 4.6 metre) sundeck, separate dining room, den/office, kitchen with eating area plus utility/mud room off and two piece bathroom. Upstairs: Master bedroom and sitting room both with balconies, three piece bathroom. Lower level (ground): Family Room of 28 feet x 14 feet (8.6 x 4.3 metres) with heat stove and tiled floors, there are two bedrooms each with two entrance doors and within there are mobile cupboard/partitions which allows the creation of two more bedrooms, plus another two rooms currently an office and kitchenette, five piece bathroom plus an unfinished storage area. The home, which conveys a warm and comfortable feeling features a great use of natural woods, oak and tiled floors, picture windows, skylights, and French doors.

Barn/Carport/Studio: A small substantial barn being ideal for a few animals or as a workshop with a small studio above and an adjoining double carport.

Cottage: There is a small rustic cottage about 600 square feet (56 square metres) located at the back of the property.

Services and Utilities: Septic system, shallow Well - adequate for current use, B.C. Hydro service.

Thetis Island: Thetis Island is located about 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) north of Chemainus on Vancouver Island - see Chart. 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 island is mainly forested, with some farms and about 16 kilometers (10 miles) of roads. There is a pub/restaurant, Post office, small store, community center, volunteer fire department and elementary school. There are two excellent protected marinas in Telegraph Harbour plus there is good 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.

This fine property located only a short distance from the Ferry Terminal at Preedy Harbour and the two Marina's is ideal as a recreational retreat or as a small hobby farm or possible Bed and Breakfast operation.

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.

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