$592,500 Canadian A Very Intriguing Island Acreage
This 5.46-acre Island property is located on the East side of Quadra Island only minutes away from Heriot Bay and a variety of essential and convenient services. The acreage has a gentle gradual slope from the back of the property down to the road and East exposure.
	The topography is a diverse mix of level grassed areas, to moss covered rock bluffs with some forested areas. There has been some phenomenal landscaping incorporated into the natural lay and look of the land.
This includes an almost immeasurable variety of indigenous plants and shrubs integrated with a series of ponds, which surround the primary residential area of the acreage.
	Extremely attractive, quite extensive yet very low maintenance by design, it includes a full drip irrigation system to keep it healthy all summer. Portions of the property will have a partial wintertime ocean view over Heriot Bay and across Sutil Channel.
There are substantial, quality improvements throughout the property. The main residence is an attractive, well built 2-storey structure with slightly over 1000 sq. ft. on the main floor and a full second storey.
	The main living area is bright and spacious and features a very large and attractive kitchen with extensive solid pine cabinetry, skylights over the sink and counter, recessed cabinet lighting, a propane range, built-in dishwasher, as well as a full sized fridge and upright freezer.
The area is accented with both pot lights and halogen track lighting. The dining and living rooms stretch across the entire front of the home and have lots of large windows that provide natural light.
	There is an energy efficient pellet stove for comfort in the living room and there is access from both sides of the living and dining areas to the outside deck. The main floor also includes a separate den, small office, 3-pce bath and the laundry/mud room.
Leading to the upper level and 3 bedrooms is a nice wide staircase. The master bedroom is a very generous size stretching across the entire front of the home with French doors that provide direct access to a front deck.
	The master ensuite includes a large jetted soaker tub, and bidet. The 2 other bedrooms are a generous size as well and there is a 2-pce powder room.
This home boasts additional features such as solid fir floors throughout, 200-amp service, skylights and a full wraparound deck (with a hot tub) that has been nicely incorporated into the surrounding gardens.
	Other buildings on the acreage include a substantial 42 x 28 foot shop with 2 separate bays, a full concrete floor, 200-amp service, a large compressor system that will stay, as well as an I-beam with an overhead hoist.
On the second storey is a very cozy 28 x 24 ft self-contained 1-bedroom suite that would be ideal for a guest suite or an appealing B & B.
	There are a number of other smaller buildings and shelters on the property - the most significant of which is a 32 x 24 ½ ft. over-height structure closed in on 3 sides. This structure also has a full concrete poured floor and is wired. It currently serves as an ideal shelter for RVs and other vehicles. It would be very easy to close this structure in completely.
The property is equipped with back-up services - this includes a separate building which houses an 800 gallon water tank with all the necessary pumping and filtration equipment as well as a 10kW back-up diesel generator to ensure the residents would never be without power, water or heat in the event of power outages. This property is very attractive, well developed and equally well maintained.
	Heriot Bay region of the Island provides a variety of services, which include shopping, hotel accommodation, restaurant and marinas both private, as well as the government dock facilities. This is also the connecting point to the Cortes Island ferry and a great jump off location that takes you into the heart of the Discovery Islands.
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 residents enjoy a rural lifestyle surrounded by a clean unspoiled environment.
	The breathtaking wilderness scenery, 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 eateries and accommodation ranging from deluxe resorts to rustic campsites.
Unlimited adventure recreation includes sport fishing, diving, hiking on over 200 km of hiking trails, sea kayaking, power boating and sailing. There are many beaches, sheltered coves, protected channels and inlets along the intricate shoreline. The rich waters, fed by large tidal exchanges, nourish abundant marine life.
	All regular services are available on Quadra and the full service community of Campbell River on Vancouver Island is just a 10-minute ferry ride away from Quathiaski Cove. From Heriot Bay, ferry service operates to Whaletown on Cortes Island.
2007 Taxes: 2596.42 Zoning: RU-2 Regional District of Comox Strathcona Latitude: ° ' Longitude: ° '