$1,750,000 Canadian This is an Extraordinary Island Retreat
	Located in Evans Bay on Read Island this exceptional 8-acre property has been extensively, tastefully and functionally developed to provide all of the benefits of comfortable island living. The property is situated on the west shore of Evans Bay. It has an extremely user-friendly topography with approximately 3 acres that has been cleared and developed and the balance is in mature second growth conifers. The expansive shoreline is low bank and tucked behind a few small islands, which enhances this beautiful setting as well as provides superb protection for deep-water moorage.
The developed upland portion includes an extensive amount of infrastructure and substantial landscaping.	This includes a pond, pasture and garden areas, an oceanside loading ramp adequate for launching and hauling boats or off-loading material, a network of groomed paths with underground lighting, a fire fighting system, fuel systems, and a drilled well.
Building improvements include the main residence, which is an attractive, nicely appointed oceanside cottage that has been finished to the highest standards. There are three bedrooms and an expansive living room across the entire front of the main floor, which accommodates the kitchen, dining and living area.
	Additional improvements include a rock fireplace, wood cabinetry throughout the kitchen. This living area opens on to an expansive deck with hot tub in a gazebo overlooking this beautiful setting. Just steps away is a separate oceanside studio/workshop.
The caretaker/guest accommodation is located in the pasture. This original homestead building was constructed in the early 1900's. The entire structure has been completely refurbished and complemented with some modern upgrades - a very functional and comfortable cottage.
	The main shop is a substantial size Quonset-style building with full concrete floor. This building has power and is fully set up to be a functional shop as well as to provide more than adequate storage for boats, recreational vehicles and maintenance equipment.
Other upland improvements include a variety of smaller outbuildings; workshops, additional one-room accommodation, greenhouse, well house and generator shed.
	Foreshore improvements: Substantial moorage facilities are in place, from the standing pier, which leads from the deck of the main residence down to an aluminum ramp and extensive dock system. The dock system is secured in place with pilings. At the end of the dock there is adequate space for substantial vessels to securely moor. There is also a large boathouse with attached storage shed as well as a floatplane lift to easily secure a plane up out of the water. The dock system is supplied with water, power, internet, and satellite TV.
The systems in place throughout the property are extensive and extremely functional. These include the primary 10kw Kubota Generator with a back up 10kw Lister, two trace 110 volt and 220 volt inverters, a bank of 24 batteries, fuel containment and fuelling systems for diesel, propane and gasoline, complete water system with drilled well, storage and filtration systems, oil spill system / fire systems throughout the property plus satellite TV and internet system.
Included in the asking price is a substantial list of equipment. This ranges from all of the necessary and basic hand and power tools, effectively three fully equipped shops, heavy duty equipment and recreational equipment such as diesel wood-chipper and trailer, bobcat and loader, mini Kubota with backhoe attachment, log splitter, 1996 Ford Explorer, 28ft aluminum Catamaran-style landing craft, in addition to a variety of other boats, equipment and furnishings throughout the property. The total approximate value of these chattels is $350,000.
	Read Island itself has a network of internal logging roads, which provide access throughout most of the island and to areas such as Surge Narrows, the Government Dock as well as the community hall and elementary school. Rosen Lake, in addition to 1550 acres of Provincial Park are both located within 3 miles to the south. Although there is no direct road access to or from this property the road is within close proximity and this does help maintain a greater degree of privacy.
Some of many activities to enjoy include kayaking, diving, fishing, prawning and other gathering activities - a range of hiking opportunities and an abundance of marine and other wildlife for everyone to enjoy. A close community to Read Island is Quadra Island. 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.
	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.
There are many beaches, sheltered coves, protected channels and islets along the intricate shorelines of the Discovery Islands and the rich waters fed by large tidal exchanges nourish abundant marine life. The breathtaking wilderness scenery, mild temperate climate, and natural beauty make this region a popular destination for visitors from around the world.
Zoning: RU-1 Regional District of Comox-Strathcona 2007 Taxes: $1694.29 Latitude: 50º 12' Longitude: 125º 5'