Dreaming of a life closer to nature; in a house by the sea where you can live, breathe and drink in the pristine beauty of BC’s coastal wilderness? This oceanside, owner-built, off-grid acreage home on Gilford Island, designed for comfortable year-round living overlooks Cramer Pass, a view of islands, Mt. Stevens, and passing whales. Explore the inlets and beaches of the Broughton Archipelago, feast on fresh caught crab or prawns; fish for salmon, cod or halibut for dinner. You’ll often spot an orca pod or humpback breaching. After a trip in your boat to Port McNeill for groceries, you’ll moor at the roomy dock, then walk up the sturdy aluminum ramp to shore. Locally milled lumber and thoughtful design are evident throughout the two and a half story home. Three ground floor entrances open into painting and pottery studios, and stairs to the main floor. An open concept kitchen/dining/living room, recreation room with pool table, and primary bedroom, each access the spacious deck above the foreshore and dock. An arched window by the tub in the bathroom allows you to stargaze while bathing and upstairs there are two more bedrooms and a second bathroom. Fully integrated new 18KW generator, solar panels and battery bank provide year-round electricity. This home has wood and propane hot-water baseboard heating, and hot water on demand. The main source of water is gravity fed from a nearby creek on the property. The gardens support a mix of specimen and indigenous trees, shrubs and flowers and lily pond, home to indigenous red-legged frogs. Garden beds are dedicated to flowers, berry bushes and vegetables to grow the fresh produce to accompany your seafood feasts. Additional structures outside the house are two pottery kilns, generator and woodshed. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about this golden opportunity and plan a visit to experience this turnkey opportunity firsthand. (id:45055)
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Property Details
MLS® Number 1000493 Property Type Single Family Neigbourhood Small Islands (North Island Area) CommunityFeatures Pets Allowed, Family Oriented Features Acreage, Private Setting, Other, Marine Oriented, Moorage ViewType Mountain View, Ocean View WaterFrontType Waterfront On Ocean -
Building
BathroomTotal 2 BedroomsTotal 3 Appliances Freezer, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer ArchitecturalStyle Westcoast, Other ConstructedDate 1995 CoolingType None FireplacePresent Yes FireplaceTotal 1 HeatingFuel Wood HeatingType Baseboard Heaters, Hot Water SizeInterior 3,868 Sqft TotalFinishedArea 3122 Sqft Type House None -
Land
Acreage Yes SizeIrregular 17.87 SizeTotal 17.87 Ac SizeTotalText 17.87 Ac ZoningDescription A-1 ZoningType Rural Residential -
Rooms
Level Type Length Width Dimensions Second Level Bathroom 5 ft 5 ft 5 ft x 5 ft Second Level Bedroom 14 ft 14 ft 14 ft x 14 ft Second Level Bedroom 14 ft 13 ft 14 ft x 13 ft Lower Level Utility Room 12 ft 8 ft 12 ft x 8 ft Lower Level Workshop 29 ft 21 ft 29 ft x 21 ft Lower Level Studio 29 ft 21 ft 29 ft x 21 ft Main Level Bathroom 12 ft 10 ft 12 ft x 10 ft Main Level Kitchen 20 ft 15 ft 20 ft x 15 ft Main Level Living Room 18 ft 15 ft 18 ft x 15 ft Main Level Recreation Room 19 ft 11 ft 19 ft x 11 ft Main Level Primary Bedroom 19 ft 14 ft 19 ft x 14 ft Additional Accommodation Other 6 ft 6 ft 6 ft x 6 ft -
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