$1,100,000 PRIVATE ISLAND PARADISE
Without question this is unlike anything else on the coast, a very unique consideration for a coastal island property. A truly exclusive setting that offers convenience, privacy and outstanding views. Grouse Island totals 17 acres. Offered for sale are the privately owned 10.5 acres. Grouse Island is in Quathiaski Cove on the southwest side of Quadra Island across from Campbell River on Vancouver Island. This unique situation provides a fabulous array of benefits and conveniences.
		The adjoining 6.5 acres of Crown Land is in its natural state and never likely to be developed so effectively you have the quiet use and enjoyment of the entire 17-acre Island. Access is as easy as it gets. Boat travel to Campbell River is only minutes away and the government dock facilities in Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island is just seconds away. Scheduled ferry service runs from Quathiaski Cove to Campbell River daily. Both Campbell River and Quadra Island provide a variety of convenient and essential services for everything one might need.
From Grouse Island you can experience and enjoy a variety of intriguing and entertaining natural features. The tidal waters of Discovery Passage are constantly moving the nutrient rich waters stimulating an abundance of marine and other wildlife activity. Spectacular displays of wildlife which includes Whales, Porpoises, Sea Lions to Eagles and a variety of other marine birds is a regular occurrence in addition to the ever changing picture of marine traffic travelling back and forth through Discovery Passage (the inside passage).
		The Island, with the exception of a few small areas that have been developed, is in its natural state; beautifully treed with a network of walking paths. The shoreline is mostly all relatively low-bank and uniquely diverse with easy access to the ocean. RU-1 zoning permits the construction a primary residence and a secondary residence or guest cabin.
The existing improvements include the primary dwelling, a charismatic West Coast Chalet style home with 2 bedrooms on the main floor and expansive living area with a stone fireplace, open country kitchen, vaulted ceilings plus a spacious half loft. Expansive wraparound patio decks connect to walk ways and a standing pier leading down to the dock facilities that offer exceptional protected deepwater moorage.
		Additional buildings include an older one-bedroom cabin, ideal for guests or a caretaker. There is an historic machine shop building situated on pilings which functions well for storage and could also make a very unique studio or alternate accommodations.
Other improvements include an inland shop/storage building and cisterns for domestic water storage. Totally self sufficient, power is provided by diesel generator in addition to propane for cooking, refrigeration and other requirements. Domestic water is from a shallow well and is gravity fed to the buildings.
Regional information. The Discovery Islands Region is certainly one of the premier locations throughout the entire BC Coast. Excellent weather, a network of beautiful islands and mainland inlets surrounded by cool clean water make this area an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. Campbell River is a Vancouver Island community with a population of 32,000 that offers a full variety of convenient and essential services, including hospital facilities and airport with regular scheduled service as well as a variety of retail and service commercial businesses.Quadra Island is the largest Island within the Discovery Islands group. A beautifully diverse island that offers a variety of outdoor activities in addition to a number of retail services as well as accommodations and dining options in a resort type of atmosphere. Fishing, kayaking, diving, hiking and enjoying the abundance of marine and other wildlife are just some of the many reasons that people are drawn to this region.
Zoning: RU-1 Taxes: $3830.42 Latitude: 50° 02' 08" Longitude: 125° 13' 04"