Sointula, 310 1st Street

This 1850qft home (plus basement) is situated on the southern shores of Malcolm Island, within the community of Sointula. It offers approx. 125ft of walk-on waterfront and outstanding views to the south and west across Broughton Strait and over to Vancouver Island, with the Vancouver Island mountains as the backdrop.  

Sitting on Sointula’s main street’s oceanside, the property is easily accessible. It is just a few minutes’ drive from the ferry terminal and walking distance to the shops and services of Sointula.  

The 0.28 acre property has wide lawn to the edge of the beachfront, providing walk-on access to the pebble beach out front. At the road to the right of the house there is a small carport for parking while a gate and large hedge provide privacy from the road. There is a small, fenced garden area as well as a woodshed at the bottom of the yard on the oceanside. The few large trees at the shoreline provide shade without hindering the views. This yard is a blank canvas, providing great open space for families and pets or an opportunity to create new gardens and oceanside landscaping.

The home is an older, stucco-sided 1920s home which offers some of the character and style from that era. There have been two additions to the home over the years, where a family room and the primary bedroom on the main floor were created. The basement is walk-out from the oceanside of the home.

Rich wood floors and trim throughout provide a welcoming charm to this 1850sqft 2 story plus basement home. The front door opens to a small foyer in the middle of the home. To the left at the front of the home is the family room, a cozy wood-paneled and carpeted room perfect for watching TV and relaxing. At the back of the home to the left is the primary bedroom with baseboard heaters and windows overlooking the side and back yards, with ocean views.

To the right of the foyer a short hall leads past the laundry room and bathroom into the main living space, which consists of a kitchen, dining area and living room. Sliding doors lead from the living room out to the patio and provide gorgeous views over the beach and the ocean beyond. A small propane fireplace provides ambient warmth in the living space, complemented by a baseboard heater. The kitchen is separated from the space by a small step, raising it up from the dining room. The wood kitchen cabinetry provides a nice bar seating area from the dining room and good counter space.

Stairs off the living room lead to the upper level, where there are three bedrooms, additional storage areas and a large open space at the top of the stairs. A window above the stairs brings natural light to this area, making it a cozy alcove for a seating space or desk.

The unfinished basement is accessed from outside the home on the oceanside. The hot water tank and wood-burning furnace are down here, as well as some shelving and workshop space.

Accessed from the living room as well as from stairs to the back yard, the patio stretches the width of the home, providing outdoor living space that takes advantage of the amazing views.

The property is on the Sointula water and sewer systems, and is serviced by BC Hydro electricity.

This property offers spectacular oceanfront and the possibility of developing a special island home, or taking over what is already in place.

Malcolm Island and the town of Sointula offer a picturesque west coast lifestyle. Sointula was originally founded by Finnish immigrants in the early 1900s looking for a better way of life, and that history is still reflected in the town. It has also been an active fishing centre in the region. The community of approx. 800 offers most basic services as well as shopping, restaurants and recreational opportunities.

Accessed by ferry from Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, Sointula has shopping, fuel services, private and public docks, a library and a medical clinic among other amenities. Whale watchers and outdoor enthusiasts favour Malcolm Island for its whale rubbing beaches and hiking trails. Malcolm Island sits at the junction of Queen Charlotte Strait, Broughton Strait and Johnstone Strait off the northern end of Vancouver Island. The region is renowned for whale watching as well as excellent fishing and kayaking/boating.

This area of the British Columbia coast offers a multitude of activities. For those who love to fish and harvest seafood it is plentiful in all respects. The natural beauty and abundance of marine and other wildlife provide endless activity for nature lovers. The region is home to a northern population of resident killer whales (Orcas), and other marine mammals including dolphins, harbour porpoise, porpoise, seals, and wintering sea lions. Other wildlife in the area includes deer, bears, shorebirds, seabirds, loons, and bald eagles. Vast numbers of salmon migrate through these waters providing excellent salmon fishing.