his secluded property is situated on the southeast corner (known as South East Point) of Hudson Island. Located in Preedy Harbour-Stuart Channel west of Thetis Island - Latitude 48 o 58' N, Longitude 123 o 41' W and 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) north of Chemainus, Vancouver Island - see Chart. The impressive property of 1.50 acres (.61 hectare) is mostly in its beautiful natural state with mature trees (Maple, Oak, Fir, Cedar, Yew, Juniper and Arbutus a.k.a. Madrona) and offers outstanding marine views. Excellent beach with low bank plus an all tide dock of 40 feet x 8 feet (12.19 metres x 2.44 metres). The ocean frontage being approximately 630 feet (192 metres). The Island of 31 acres (12.5 hectares) has a total 10 lots with 14.1 acres (5.71 hectares) of common property which includes a grass N.S. airstrip of 1900 feet (579 metres). Care has been taken by the owners to retain the Island in its pristine natural state with trails that run throughout the Island.

The well positioned Westcoast residence was designed with the ocean in mind. Built in the 1980's of quality construction-the owner having being in the lumber industry had an opportunity to select prime lumber and thus, has built an outstanding one and half story residence of 2300 square feet (214 square metres). Two bedrooms and two 4 piece bathrooms; open plan for kitchen, dining and living room with large stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, heavy beams, picture windows. The kitchen, living room, dining room, master bedroom open onto a large deck area, which is partly covered. There is a part basement area for equipment and storage. Power is by generator (Onan commercial 6 ½ KW) and the house is dual wired for AC/D a 12-volt battery (6) system-with an Inverter allows the batteries to be charged by the generator. Heating (hot water) is fueled by oil and wood. Appliances and domestic hot water are fueled by propane. Domestic water is by well with three 2400 gallon (10,900 l) storage tanks plus another 2000 gallon (9092 l) tank for garden and fire protection. Sewer is by a Septic System. There is a large fenced vegetable/flower garden, fruit trees, greenhouse, chicken house, storage/workshop and generator building.

Access is by aircraft (wheel and float) or boat (private or water taxi). The Island is approximately 35 miles (56 kilometres) from Vancouver and 46 miles (74 kilometres) from Victoria. There is a ferry from Chemainus (population about 4000) to Thetis Island (population about 400) from which it is only a quick boat trip to Hudson. There is moorage at Chemainus and on Thetis Island (two marinas).

The area is known as the 'banana belt' of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia and is noted for warm swimming, fishing, shellfish, boating, great variety of marine and wild life.

This home is ideal for both all year living or as a retreat. This type of exclusive property with the bonus of a private air strip is indeed hard to find! Live your dream!