This 2,700 square foot home was built in 1995 and is situated on 1.25 acres of private low-bank waterfront property with 177 feet of sandy beach-front. The home enjoys a totally unobstructed view of tidal changes and ocean vistas out to The Entrance Island Lighthouse and the surrounding Loch Bay. Loch Bay is a shallow water sandy beach approximately one-quarter mile around leading to beautiful Sandwell Provincial Park and the adjoining bird sanctuary.
The house is a 2 storey non-basement structure with board and batton cedar siding and a concrete tile roof. The main floor contains l,600 square feet of open living consisting of a spacious living room with a floor to ceiling stone heatilator fireplace and a vaulted ceiling, open dining entertainment -style dining room, kitchen with an eating area, one bedroom, a den/bedroom, laundry room and a full 4 piece bathroom with a toilet, basin , bathtub and shower head.
The upper floor contains 1,100 square feet with three generous sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom and the third bedroom is designed as a kids room with 2 double beds and 2 singles. The living and dining rooms, kitchen and 2 bedrooms upstairs enjoy unobstucted water views. Wake up to the salt air, the sounds of the ocean and views of the ever-changing tidal seascape.
Relax, barbecue or nature watch on the 64 foot wide wrap-around deck overlooking the ocean. The house is fully furnished and equipped just like any well appointed home designed so that you can check-in and relax with all of the modern conveniences and kitchen equipment including large TV, VCR and DVD. Relax by the fire or entertain on the deck on the large cedar picnic table plus patio set and lots of chairs.
Gabriola Island is a short 20 minute scenic ferry ride from Nanaimo. The Island offers the Folk Life Village shopping centre which is anchored by a well stocked supermarket, plus a drug store, fashion boutique, art gallery, hardware store, real estate office, cafe, library, small movie theatre, tourist information, etc. The island also contains a gas station , several liquor stores, restaurants, nurseries, 2 pubs, the scenic Sylva Bay Marina & restaurant & float plane dock. On Island activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, numerous waterfront parks, golf course and driving range with club rentals and licensed restaurant, plus the numerous artist studios, yoga, etc.