$535,000 Canadian SOLD Very Nice Island Residential Acreage
7.17 of beautiful, user-friendly acres partly cleared, partly forested, completely fenced, nicely improved. There is a functional, relatively new 1700+ sq.ft. 3-bedroom level entry walk-out basement home and a separate 1000+ sq.ft. 3-bedroom fully self-contained cottage/guest house plus a variety of substantial outbuildings. A shallow well provides domestic water and there are two septic tanks and fields, which have recently been pumped.
	Recent improvements include a beautiful pond with pump & UV filter, landscaping and a number of trees have been planted bordering the driveway and along the only property line to the neighbour.
Access is through the panhandle of the acreage off Heriot Bay Rd. Over 600 feet of driveway meanders through the fruit trees on one side and the fir trees on the other to a gated access and on to the property with established garden areas. The property is adjacent to reserve land and an estate acreage providing exceptional privacy
	The home has southern exposure and is situated on a level upper bench with a small escarpment overlooking an approximately 3-acre level nicely forested area. The main home is 14 years old and in excellent condition. The roof was replaced 4 years ago.
Access to the large double garage is from the back on the lower level. The home is modern and functional with thermal pane windows, good-sized living room, kitchen with pantry, 2-pce powder room, den with double glass doors, 2 bedrooms including the master with 4-pce ensuite on the main level. Some of the finishing features include pot lighting throughout and an oak staircase to the lower level. A large deck off the kitchen and dining area overlooks the 3 acres of land below. The walk out basement has 2 bedrooms/dens, one with outside access and a 3-pce bathroom. Heating is provided by electric forced air with wood stove back up.
	The secondary dwelling / guest cottage is an older structure in very good repair with new laminate flooring and other updates. There is a covered deck off the living area, 2 bedrooms on the main floor, a brand new 3-pce bath & one bedroom in the loft upstairs; very private with its own bath and large deck with 270-degree views over the property. This dwelling is on a separate metre and would make a great rental.
The varieties of outbuildings on the property include a 768 sq.ft. shop with lots of natural light, concrete floors, over height doors and new asphalt roof.
The location provides quick easy access to many services available on Quadra Island. Within walking distance or a 2-minute drive is Rebecca Spit Provincial Park, with its beautiful beaches and protected Bay. Heriot Bay provides grocery shopping, liquor store, marine hardware store, hotel, restaurant, pub and marina facilities plus the ferry connection to Cortes.
Quadra Island is the largest (approximately 34 km long) and most populated (approximately 3,800 full-time residents) of the Discovery Island group. It lies between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia, off Canada's west coast. Quadra's residents enjoy a rural lifestyle surrounded by a clean unspoiled environment. The breathtaking wilderness scenery, mild temperate climate, and natural beauty make it a popular destination for visitors from around the world. There are complete services on the island as well as a wide variety of accommodation and dining from deluxe resorts to rustic campsites. Unlimited adventure recreation includes sport fishing, diving, hiking on over 200 km of hiking trails, sea kayaking, powerboat and sailing. There are many beaches, sheltered coves, protected channels and inlets along the intricate shoreline and the rich waters fed by large tidal exchanges nourish abundant marine life.
Zoning: RU-1 Regional District of Comox-Strathcona 2007 Taxes: $2490.86