This West Coast two level home is set in an easy care 0.509 acre (0.206 hectare) property sited South West to take advantage of sun and Montague Harbour views.

Residence: This spacious West Coast (approximately 1989) board and baton exterior sided home of two levels has three bedrooms and four bathroom with a total of 2781 finished square feet (258.4 square metres).

The Main Level of 2004 square feet (186.2 square metres) has two bedrooms (one with sitting room and separate entrance) three bathrooms, open kitchen with appliances, utility room with separate entrance, living room with fireplace/heat stove, dining room open to kitchen.

The Lower Level of  777 square feet (72.2 square metres) is designed as a suite with bedroom, bathroom, sitting area and kitchen/bar (possible B and B).
Some features: French doors, skylights, bay windows, picture windows, all main rooms opening to decks, two satellite receivers and radio signal internet system.

Decks: 1400 square feet (130 square metres) of decks on two sides.

Cottage: An older unfinished Cottage of 299 square feet (28 square metres) which has potential for various uses.

Services: Domestic Water -Montague Improvement District (2 wells, 30 on system)  <> Sewer – Septic System <> Hydo – 200 amp <> TV – Shaw direct receiver dish (2) <> Internet -Direct line of site to Mt. Bruce on Salt Spring Island – Beacon Wireless.

Area and Location: The property is located at the West side of Galiano Island and situated in the Montague Harbour area being about 9 kilometers (14.5 miles) an approximate 28 minute drive north from the ferry terminal in Sturdies (accessed from Active Pass at south end). The general area is excellent for boating, canoeing, kayaking, diving. Plus fishing, crabbing, shrimping and mollusks. The area also has a lot of wildlife and marine life – such as soaring Bald Eagles (see photoÂ’s of Alan, the resident Eagle), Hawks, Gulls, Blue Herons, shore birds. Otters and Seals are quite common plus pods of Orcas (killer whales) can be seen going by in Ttrincomali Channel. The home is only a short walk to Montague Harbour where one can moor their boat.

Galiano Island: Galiano Island (48°52’N.,123°20’W) is a peaceful and tranquil island which is often referred to as “the jewel” of the Gulf islands. Located at the west side of Active Pass and bounded by the Strait of Georgia on the North and by Trincomali Channel (48°51’N.,123°23’W) on the South West. The island is approximately 30.6 kilometers (19 miles) long and an average of approximately 6.3 kilometers (4 miles) wide. It is the second largest of the Southern Gulf Islands. The island offers many conveniences and services mostly in the area known as Sturdies Bay (B C Ferry Terminal). The island has several natural state parks (provincial and national), hiking/walking trails, accessible beaches, 9 hole golf course, a marina, restaurants, and small stores. There are Government (public) Docks at Sturdies Bay, Whaler Bay, Retreat Cove and North Galiano. Montague Harbour and Marina in Montague Harbour are about 5 minutes away. Galiano Island located in the heart of the Gulf Islands is easily accessed by B.C. Ferries from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and Swartz Bay (Vancouver Island); by private boat or private seaplane plus there is water taxi and seaplane service.

Offered at $495,000.  ($388,660. U.S. June 10-16). MLS® 313442

Local Links:

• Islands Trust, Montague Harbour
• School District 64 – Gulf Islands
• Southern Gulf Islands – Ferry Schedule
• Gulf Islands Water Taxi  / Docside Dive Charters
• Harbour Air Seaplanes  /  Salt Spring Air / SeAir Seaplanes

The Property

West Coast Two Level Home Set In An Easy Care Property (0.509 acre / 0.206 hectare) And Sited South West To Take Advantage Of Sun And Montague Harbour Views

Location

The General Area Is Excellent For Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Diving. Plus Fishing, Crabbing, Shrimping And Mollusks.  The Area Also Has A Lot Of Wildlife And Marine Life – Such As Soaring Bald Eagles