Waterfront at the head of Thomson Cove, Saanich Inlet: Situated in an exclusive residential area in Central Saanich. This four sunny acres (1.62 hectares) +/- has a large open area with the balance being mature trees and natural state. Good access to the westerly exposure oceanfront with 30 feet (9.14 metres) of frontage on the peaceful cove. You can moor your boat in the cove and have your kayaks, canoes, dinghies on the low foreshore – summer swimming. The property is claiming farm tax ($1561 – 2015) status. There are a great many fruit and nut trees, vines and vegetables. Ideal for chickens, sheep, ducks, geese plus – your mini hobby farm!  There is a 30 x 20 foot older Barn with a second level, chicken house plus 3 outbuildings and 6 ponds. The bi-level comfortable family home of 2929 square feet (272. square metres) originally built in 1965 includes an attached 682 square foot (63.4 square metres) suite added in 1984. The home is surrounded by a lovely informal country garden.  An inviting rural property which offers many uses and features all in one!  ($1,165,034.00 USF April 16-16)

The Residence: A comfortable and informal bi-level family home built in 1965 with some updating has five or six (sixth currently an office) bedrooms and three bathrooms (two ensuite). The finished area of 2929 square feet (272.1 square metres) includes an attached 682 square foot (63.4 square metres) suite having two bedrooms and one bathroom which was added in 1984 – see floor plan.  Main rooms open onto patios and decks being 570 square feet (53 square metres). The home is immediately surrounded by a lovely informal country garden with ponds and  a great variety of plants, vines and shrubs.

This family home could benefit from some updateing however, well worth the investment in this desirable location. Offered at $1,498,000. Cdn. ($1,158,000. U.S. May 15-16).

The Property

The Property: This sunny four acres (1.62 hectares) +/- has a large open area with the balance been mature trees (fir, crdar, maple, arbutus, dogwood) natural state and native palnts. Easy access down a wide (you can drive down a vehicle) slight incline pathway to the very usable oceanfront with 30 feet (9.14 metres) of frontage on the peaceful cove where you can moor your boat and have your kayaks, canoes, dinghies on the low foreshore – summer swimming. The property is claiming farm tax ($1561 – 2015) status. There are a great many and a great variety of fruit and nut trees, vines and vegetables. Ideal for chickens, sheep, ducks, geese plus – your mini hobby farm!  There is a 30 x 20 foot older Barn with a second level, chicken house, caged structure for raising birds and animals plus three outbuildings, six ponds (three natural and three man made) and extensive fencing on the upper section.

Location

Area; The area of Saanich Inlet which is about 13 miles (21 kilometres) long and Thomson Cove offer excellent boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and diving. The area also offers fishing, shrimping and molluscs. There is a great variety of marine life and wild life i.e. seals, otters, mink, whales, eagles and sea birds.

Location:  Located on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula (see chart) in Saanich Inlet (48°40’N.,123°30’W) in the District Central Saanich (population about 16,000.) on a quiet no through country road in an area of fine homes. Victoria, the Capital is about 26 kilometres (16 miles) south. The Village of Brentwood is about a 10 minute drive. The Town of Sidney; Ferries (Gulf Islands, Vancouver, Washington State); Airport; marinas; golf courses; schools; hospital; and recreation center are all within a 7 to 15 minute drive.