A Secluded Oceanfront Retreat In Maple Bay... - Sold!
"Bufflehead Lodge"
$595,000 Canadian

This charming and comfortable west coast home is set at the waters edge overlooking Maple Bay (48° 48' 00" N - 123° 36' 00" W) and Sansum Narrows - East North East exposure and panoramic views.

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The secluded beautifully treed property of 1.24 acres (0.50 hectares) is approached by water or via a rough logging road through a private picturesque forested reserve (District of North Cowichan) and private property which is gated (annual access fee-$365.00). The property is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the main road - Genoa Bay Road.

The Waterfront: Approximately 107 feet (33 meters) of medium bank frontage with easy access to a jetty/deck (may be possible to install dock) and a few steps to the ocean with a rocky foreshore.

The House: This charming rustic one and a half level cedar siding board and batten 1983 home features picture windows, natural wood finishes, wood plank floors and large (1000 sq ft/93 sq m) deck areas. The finished area is about 1500 square feet (139.4 square meters). Large open living room-dining room-kitchen with heat stove; two bedrooms and two bathrooms (recent upgrading); den/office. All rooms open to spacious deck areas. The home is set in a lovely informal country garden (fenced) immediately about the house.

Outbuildings: Storage/generator buildings and carport

Located: Located in Maple Bay ( 48° 48' 00" N - 123° 36' 00" W) in an exclusive area situated between Paddy Mile Stone and Octopus Point at the south east side of the bay - see chart below. The property is a short distance (18 minutes) east from the City of Duncan which has all amenities and is within the Municipality of North Cowichan - see link below. The City of Victoria is about 68 kilometers (42 miles) south and The City of Nanaimo is about 55 klometers (34 miles) north. The area is services by Float Plane Service and the ferry service for the B.C. Mainland (Tsawwassen) leaves from Nanaimo and Victoria (Swartz Bay) - see links.

Services: Well: Artesian 170 ft (52 m) at 2 gpm (9.1 lpm) - 1983 records plus storage tanks (domestic & garden)
Sewer: By septic system
Electricity: By Honda 5000 watt generator - 110 & 12 volt (possibility of hydro in near future)
Propane: Used for light, heat, stove, fridge, dryer, hot water

The area is considered to be a desirable residential area offering a quiet rural atmosphere. The property is the heart of prime boating waters (power, sail, kayaking, etc.) and is close to several marina’s and restaurants.  The area is also excellent for diving, crabbing and fishing. You can moor your boat at your front door - mooring buoy in place! The expansive views are outstanding and there is ever changing marine activity plus a great deal of wildlife and bird life.