LIFESTYLE Opportunity
- Ocean front sheltered lagoon migratory bird sanctuary with private dock in Victoria, BC
- $4,400,000.00 | 7 bedrooms ... 7 bathrooms
Victoria is increasingly seen as a good investment in terms of relative price for waterfront properties, as well as physical and financial safety. Attractions include our mild climate, pristine environment, relative safety in terms of rule of law, strong economy and banking system.Waterfront properties are particularly coveted.
Location - Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
A lifestyle choice alongside a creek, a saltwater lagoon, the Pacific Ocean and 600+ acres of 2nd and old growth forest with hiking trails, a castle and gardens. Kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating and pretty much any other outdoor fun is right here!
Demand for luxury homes is fuelled by a strong economy bolstered by inheritances, investment gains and low unemployment. High-income earners are attracted by diverse urban services while those at the ultra-high end in business need easy connections elsewhere. For example it's a 20 minute float plane trip harbour to harbour from Victoria to Vancouver. Of course if you had your own float plane you could tie it up to your own private dock.
Colwood is one of the 13 municipalities which make up Greater Victoria, BC and is located on the west shore about a 15 to 20 minute drive around the outer harbour to downtown
<< Aerial Photos Map relation to downtown >>
- waterfront location is an ocean lagoon connected to, but sheltered from the open ocean
- the "120 acre" lagoon is a federally designated and protected migratory bird sanctuary
- Selleck Creek runs through the property 24/7/365 - always flowing
- cycle or hike the Galloping Goose Trail from right here to downtown Victoria or to Sooke
- wildlife includes: bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons, sea otters, swans, deer & more
- 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
- walk next door to Hatley Park National Historic Site - 600 acres of old growth and mature conifer forest, Gary Oak meadows and salt-water wetlands - home to Hatley Castle and Royal Roads University with a micro-climate; the warmest winter temperatures in Canada
- miles of beaches and hiking trails are set against the back drop of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains which tower over the shipping lanes of the Strait of Juan de Fuca
- very quiet location at the end of a Cul-de-sac with plenty of extra parking
- neighbouring estate raises sheep and cows
- Property & Amenities 6 bedrooms + 6 bathrooms + 2 laundry rooms
- 2nd floor purpose built in 2006 as a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Bed and Breakfast
- 3 natural gas and 1 wood-burning fireplace
- 1 car garage
- private dock with storage for kayaks and canoes
- solar heating and hot water + Baxi on-demand gas burner
- back-up generator: Guardian Quiet Source 16KW aluminum housing with transfer switch
- greenhouse fully equipped 19' x 10'
- city sewer and natural gas services
Operated as a B&B since 1997 - completely rebuilt in 2006, however, built-in elements allow immediate & easy transition to luxury home
