Established in 1997, purpose rebuilt in 2006 REVENUE GENERATING Oceanfront Principle Residence with separate entrance B&B Waterfront Units
with Lifestyle Opportunity for sale in Colwood, a westshore community of Victoria BC
January 2024 - This property is 100% compliant with all of the British Columbia regulations and federal Canadian government STR (Short Term Rental) rules and regulations under the Canada Action Housing Plan including no tax penalization.
- Postcard location in an urban area where all you'll hear are the sounds of nature
- Ocean Lagoon / migratory bird sanctuary with private licensed dock in Victoria, BC next door to Hatley Castle and down the road from Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Park
- $5,475,000 for house + property + turn-key incorporated B&B business with all assets (records since 1997)
- Pandemic "proof" see www.BirdsofaFeather.ca/pandemic
- Purpose-built (2006) B&B ensuring owner privacy
- Built to last and soundproof. 2x6 custom construction with real plywood (not particle board), stucco, solar hot water, radiant floor heating, premium Low E custom windows, 4 custom maple kitchens
- Major landscaping upgrades to property made in 2019 including eco-friendly rubber paving
- Hugely popular - Largest B&B Facebook Community facebook.com/bedandbreakfastvictoria
- #1 on TripAdvisor
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Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
NATURE AT OUR DOORSTEP
A Lifestyle Choice alongside a creek, a saltwater lagoon and the Pacific Ocean with 600+ acres of old growth forest at Hatley Castle & National Historic Park offering endless hiking and cycling - right here!. Kayaking, fishing, boarding, sailing, birding, and pretty much any other outdoor fun such as the WildPlay Element Park is all right here on your doorstep! All just minutes from the Victoria General Hospital and 20 minutes around the other side of the harbour to downtown. Drive 10 minutes in any direction for a smorgasbord of more parks and trails. Have your "cake" and eat it too :)
Nature Therapy (video link), also called ecotherapy is derived from the principles of ecopsychology – a broad term that describes using a person’s presence in nature to improve their mental and physical health.
(GRx) in New Zealand is a health professional’s written advice to a patient to be physically active, as part of the patient’s health management. Studies have shown that exposure to nature helps to lower anxiety, counters depression and improves blood pressure, immune function and sleep.
Colwood is one of 13 municipalities which make up Greater Victoria, BC and is located on the west shore - about a 20 minute drive around the outer harbour to downtown Victoria.
FAQ
Q. Why are we selling?
Currently we live both here, and in Thailand and also travel extensively. We absolutely love our place, however, we are planning to spend even more time at our B&B / home in Thailand.
Q. Why are we asking $5,475,000.00 for Birds of a Feather B&B
Tens of thousands of AirBnB and other STR's in British Columbia became illegal in 2024 both under provincial and federal laws. Birds of a Feather is fully compliant with all of these rules and now has even less competition.
This is much, much more than a house for sale. The business and property together make a one-of-a-kind unique combination in today's new sharing economy. Here are some of the factors to consider.
An excellent hedge against hyperinflation. With 40% of the money in circulation in the US having been printed during the pandemic the purchasing power of both USD and CAD has significantly diminsihed as already evidenced in part by ever escalting house prices since shortly after the pandemic started. The economy has been upended and historically real estate has appreciated and retained its value.
During the pandemic our B&B was also one of the few that remained open, and the only one that accommodated front line health care workers in our purpose built B&B with individual, self-contained accommodations. Work from home. Stay safe.
Location, Location Location!
Victoria is the dream choice of residence and retirement for Canadians. Our area, the Westshore is the fastest growing area of BC with real estate prices steadily climbing.
BOAF's location in Victoria is like living in a post card.
- waterfront house on a huge tidal ocean lagoon sheltered from the open ocean and itself is a migratory bird sanctuary - nobody will be building in our backyard obstructing our views
- 20 minutes from downtown - we can see downtown across the outer harbour
- only 11 waterfront homes in the westshore of Victoria
- fresh water Selleck Creek runs 24/7 at our property line and is an important part of the lagoon watershed
- very quiet location at the end of a Cul-de-sac with plenty of extra parking
- natural gas generator turns on automatically and services the entire building when power goes out - Guardian Quiet Source 16KW aluminum housing with transfer switch
- boat ramp right here - used by only a handful of immediate neighbours for small zodiacs, canoes and kayaks
Neighbourhood
- Hatley Castle on the grounds of Royal Roads University - walk, cycle or paddle next door to Hatley Park National Historic Site - 600 acres of old growth and mature conifer forest, Gary Oak meadows and salt-water wetlands
- walk up the beach to Canada's oldest (1860) west coast lighthouse Fisgard Lighthouse, and to the coast artillery Fort Rodd Hill built in the late 1890's
- cycle, or hike the Galloping Goose Trail from right here east to downtown Victoria or west to beyond Sooke
- neighbouring estate raises sheep, chickens
- Royal Bay Bakery at the top of the hill
Weather
- We have zero polution and 65% less rain than Vancouver
- Year round moderate micro-climate right here with the warmest average winter temperatures in Canada
Lifestyle
- beachcombing, hiking, bike riding, canoeng, kayaking - right here
- fishing and crabbing for dungeneous crab - right here
- tie in any of your hobbies as a revenue generating tax friendly extension of the B&B
Noteworthy Features
- foreshore lease with huge private dock - replaced 2019
- greenhouse, fully equipped 19' x 10'
- freshwater Selleck Creek flows through / alongside our property
- end of a cul-de-sac with lots of parking
- boat ramp next to our place is rarely used
House in Colwood on the Westshore of Victoria, BC
- 4 main floor bedrooms
- 4 main floor bathrooms
- 3 upstairs "condos"
- the 3 upstairs B&B condominium suites with private entrances, virtually sound-proofed, spacious, luxury bathrooms, 5 star quality, cathedral ceilings, lofts, balconies
- built by dutch master builder to German specifications - 2nd floor B&B suites are 2x6 construction with rebar and 5/8 drywall and sound batt insulation
- concrete 2nd floor with in floor heating and laminate flooring
- solar panel hot water heating
- waterfront hot tub with covana electric top / cover
Business
- the most recognizable B&B brand on Vancouver Island
- consistent and healthy 6 figure income from home
- 24 years in operation
- top tier brand reputation on social media and guest review sites
- purpose built house for optimal guest and innkeeper privacy
- tie any hobby in to the B&B as a revenue generating business - ourselves we do Marine Ecotours with our own boat, Thai Facial massage, Thai cooking classes and more
- all taxes current - complete financial and tax records since 1997
- Incorporated business for clean handover
- home based business offers unique tax deductions
- editable web site ranks first page on Google
- Cloudbased reservation system connected to major OTA's
General
- one of the lowest crime rates of any large city in Canada - and much lower than Vancouver
<< Aerial Photos Map relation to downtown >>
- wildlife includes: bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons, sea otters, swans, deer & much more
- miles of beaches and hiking trails are set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, which tower over the shipping lanes of the Strait of Juan de Fuca;
- purpose-built home in 2006 with 3 self-contained condos for short-term rental (Bed and Breakfast, AirBnB) plus 2 monthly rental rooms with private bathrooms - Royal Roads University is next door and our location is perfect for short-term residencies.
- each B&B suite has a kitchenette and natural gas fireplace;
- the family suite has a full kitchen
- private owners' quarters;
- solar heating and hot water + Baxi on-demand gas burner;
- in-floor heating;
- city sewer and natural gas services;
- B&B Business;
- Selected as one of Canada's top 10 Bed and Breakfast destinations;
- inspected, licensed and accredited since 1997 ... more
- web site consistently ranks 1st page on search engines;
- software booking system with historical data and financial records since 1997;
- winter vacation rentals include weekly and monthly terms with fully equipped kitchenettes;
- Read our guestbook, archived since 1997, to get a sense of what people think of us;
- Rewards, accolades, recommended since 1997
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