‘$500,000 – $750,000’ Listings

Wow…here it is! Heirloom oceanfront property, mainly level, some forest and some cleared…close to Village & all amenities, and yet potential for great privacy!

Beautiful views out Ganges Harbour…over private Islands & towards dramatic Mt Baker. High bank with potentially easy access: beach at low tide!

So many lovely features, here…call me, bring your architect, & let’s view this one soon! A rare item….

Price: $675,000

A very best buy oceanview opportunity awaits your pleasure!

Private, sunny (s/sw/w exposures), lovely panoramic vista of ocean & mountains, on community water, close to park hiking/walking trails, & nearby to warm ocean swimming beaches!

In Phase 2 of prestigious Channel Ridge Estates, this recently updated home is step in ready and is priced to sell.

Fenced yard for your dog and double garage for those classic cars!

Wood floors, updated country kitchen, new furnace, new decks, vaulted ceiling in open plan living/dining…gas feature fireplace…breakfast area with forest charm…sep laundry…two bed/two bath (master ensuite)…generous storage/closets…easy access to sunny decking from living and master.

The perfect retirement opportunity…move in tomorrow, and enjoy the special Salt Spring lifestyle!

Call me, and let’s view this gem soon!

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Here is your perfect retirement home to take advantage of the the island charm, tranquility and many amenities of Salt Spring.

This one-level, well-built and maintained home is nestled in privacy among its own forest of almost 2 acres. yet is centrally located within easy proximity to Ganges Village, marinas, golf, pool, library, theatre, restaurants and shops.

The residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, master ensuite, open plan-living, woodstove, cosy wood floors, small country kitchen.

A real plus is the former garage has been completely renovated to provide an attached tenant or guest suite, with its own kitchen / dining / sleeping area & bathroom.

This home is in a sought-after location, ready to move in and enjoy!

Here is a very stylish opportunity for immediate enjoyment. A Wilco Construction home (one of Salt Spring’s top builders; winners of several B.C. awards), and a custom design built ten years ago, this Channel Ridge beauty awaits your subtle updates.

Formal entry/foyer, spacious hallway, large living with dramatic window treatment and vaulted ceiling, sliders out to expansive oceanview deck, to expand summer season living pleasures. Large country kitchen, with dining off, and walk in pantry, plus mudroom/laundry room, with powder room off (easy access to rear garden and patio).

Library/den or office (could be second bedroom, if desired, with generous closet space), and access to solarium. Large sauna off this solarium, too (jplace for a hot tub?). Wonderful master bath, master bed/sitting room, and huge walk-in closet….again, dramatic ocean and island and mountain vistas!

Wood floors, custom window treatments, many thoughtful and unique design ideas, here — a blend of “west coast contemporary” and traditional European flair….it works! Upper level offers spacious library/lounge area, and another “master suite” (bed sitting room, and ensuite bathroom).

Two fenced gardens, double garage, garden storage, greenhouse, private property, ocean views, sunny (s/sw/w exposures), very pleasing area of fine homes….this truly is a best buy opportunity on special Salt Spring Island!

Here’s a beautiful “south end” rural property, awaiting your pleasure!

Recently renovated/upgraded, this “west coast” country style home offers 4 bed / 2 bath, plus a one bed / bath guest / inlaw “suite” at garden level. Level entry to main home from rear garden, too. Wood floors, custom cabinets, spa style bathrooms, cook’s dream kitchen…flair and style await your enjoyment!

Current owner uses one bedroom as a media room, and another as a terrific office space. Would suit, then, a professional couple, working from home, and would also make a great family home opportunity. The choice is yours!

Would be very easy to do a pleasing B & B experience, too, with the self-contained suite, if desired — lots of options!

Separate studio, too. Artist? Home occupation?

Very sunny, private property, with easy-care landscaping around home. Deer fenced! The plus? Approximately 1 1/2 acres in vineyard (call me, for details, here — low maintenance, and lots of enjoyment!).

This is a stellar property, in a very preferred Valley location. Close to Burgoyne Bay Park.

Enjoy!

Vendors Comments:

Vineyard – full drainage professionally installed in 2006 – also takes excess from a nearby property down to main road. Deer fencing. Zone irrigation installed in Spring 2007.

Pump-house installed in Spring 2007. Power in the pump house. Ride-on mower (small one under tarp) included in sale – not the larger one also parked there (belongs to PT).

Grapes – Cabernet Foch (red), 50% of rows: Cabernet Libre (red), 50% of rows – bred for cool climate ripening by Swiss specialist vine grower. Planted in Spring 2007 . Very disease resistant 1 and require little or no spraying for mildew etc. Vineyard installed and maintained well. First harvest was in Sept 2009 – excellent quality fruit, and wines now in barrel at SS Vineyards show excellent promise in barrel-tasting.

House – significantly upgraded from previous owners.. House and cabin fully repainted in 2009. Most windows replaced with new d-g units – two faulty ones still to replace. New gutters in 2009. Septic pumped in Jan 2009 . New deep well installed in 2006 – artesian pressure – plenty of water for vineyard for whole of long 2009 summer, house & cabin -never been short of water. Main third floor bathroom fully replaced. New kitchen appliances in 2008 & new maple cabinets in 2009. Second bathroom on main floor upgraded in 2009. Washer-dryer installed in main floor bathroom in 2008 . New carpets in 2008. Main floor of house redecorated in 2009 Hi-speed wireless internet 1 and cable TV installed. Air -conditioner in main bedroom included in sale. Kitchen in basement upgraded in 2009 1 and new appliances in 2008(apart from washer & dryer). Basement bathroom fully upgraded with new units in 2008. New tile floor and carpets in basement in 2008. Sauna in basement fully operational (but used as wine-store at the moment!). Central vac installed by previous owners – for whole house.

Gardens – Mature apple trees and Italian plum trees + one pear tree on the property. New apple trees, and perimeter firs planted in front garden in 2009 (fully irrigated). Deer-fencing to be completed in front garden and drive 1 soon. Plans for raised bed fruit and vegetable gardens at lower end of vineyard not yet implemented. Studio Cabin – rented at present. Cabin is separately metered for Hydro. Self-contained with kitchen, and (small !) bathroom. New waterheater tank installed in 2008. Main windows replaced.

Property has farm status, so benefits from lower property taxes.

A terrific Salt Spring Island  rural lakefront retreat, with dock, is offered by this private & sunny property with South / Southwest / West exposures. Excellent morning sun, too!

The recently renovated home offers stylish open plan living / dining / kitchen, vaulted ceiling, wood buring feature fireplace, wood floors, sliders out to large & sunny lakeview deck (new decking), 3 bedrooms (master ensuite), 2 bathrooms.

The lower daylight level offers recreation room, bedroom, bathroom, sep. laundry, sep. entrance, so can easily be configured as a potential separate guest / inlaw suite. There is also a separate workshop / studio.

Warm swimming, sunsets on your dock, & easy fishing (trout, smallmouth bass, salmon) makes this a super summer place, or retirement option.

Walk to movie theatre, tennis, golf course, if desired, and lots of hiking/walking trails in this area, too. The tide is always in, here!

Just move in & enjoy the island lifestyle!

Listing Price: $689,000

Superb ocean view panorama awaits your pleasure! Views include ocean, islands, Mt Baker & the Lower Mainland coastal range mountains. Breath taking!

Stylish post & beam home offers lots of decking to expand summer living pleasures. This is truly the perfect retirement gem — easy to update, and bring it into the 21st century!

Located close to all amenities (close to Ganges Village & to the Sailing Club), yet in its own serenely private world!

Good all day/year round sun exposure, and private from neighbouring properties. Don’t delay on this one. See Li to arrange your personal tour!

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A paradise located on Gossip Island, near Galiano Island’s amenities, yet in its own private world!

Property is oceanfront, sunny 0.92 of an acre, and offers wonderful ocean vistas.

Arrive direct by boat, or take ferry to Galiano Island, and keep a small boat at the marina, and cruise home to this island gem!