175 James Way , Gabriola, BC, V0R 1X1

Unique 7 acres on Gabriola Island, B.C.

Better than waterfront! Waterfront views and access; low taxes!
Two options:- 7 acres $750,000. or 5 acres $550,000
Lease-purchase option also available.

5 acres of Douglas fir forest perched 40 feet above 2 acres of heritage orchard and newly planted nut and fruit trees. The south facing post and beam HOUSE (3,000sq.ft.) and COTTAGE (1,000sq.ft.) are cut into the rock ledge.

The buildings are handcrafted. Exteriors are natural cedar; interiors are arbutus, cedar and fir cut from the property or recycled. The wide board 2 inch thick floor glows. There is a minimum of dry-wall. Passive solar, low E windows, Vermont casting wood stoves, wood heated hot tub (supplying in-floor heat), 8 thousand gallon rain catchment system plus ponds, result in low cost sustainable living (utilities average $75/month for 2 homes). Decks and patio follow the sun.

Priced between waterfront and water view properties at $750,000. The property is 100 yards from a small bay shared with 6 neighbours. We have the advantage of waterfront views and swimming (direct access to the beach from the house)without high taxes. The golden sunsets are free.

Creative financing makes it affordable for an appropriate buyer. Rental from the cottage and 2 separate entrance B and B units in house will cover a large part of the mortgage. Long term financing below bank rates will be tailored to the buyer. The property will also work as co-housing for 3 – 4 couples.

Much of the furniture is built in, crafted simply from local wood. We are selling turnkey. Some expensive items (small grand piano, rototillers, etc.) are optional purchases.

It took 5 years plus tons of soil to create the new orchard, 2 ponds and the irrigation system, converting 2 acres of forest into edible landscape. The gardens provide much of our fruit and vegetables, and occasional venison. We can gather all the oysters and clams we can eat in an hour, fin fish take longer.

Additional buildings include a large workshop, 12’ x 32’, a storage shed/car port, 12’ x 40’, and woodsheds.

Walk to ferry, shops, library, clinic, woodland trails, parks and beaches.

For more information and pictures falison11@yahoo.com