Lot 44 Wise Island , Ganges, BC, V8K 2V9

www.wiseisland.com

This 1,100 sq. ft oceanfront state-of-the-art retreat
is tucked away on the exclusive Wise Island. This
year-round home is perched on the south side of the
island on a white sand beach cove. Built ten
years ago this home has been lived in and meticulously
maintained by its owner/builder.
The Home
This southwest facing three bedroom home was built in
1996 and is approximately 1,100 sq feet (102 m2). It has a
three piece bathroom with composting toilet; living room
with airtight stove and in-line kitchen opening to a 200 sq
ft southwest facing deck (19 m2). There is a large covered
back deck and small cliffside deck.
Features
oak hardwood floors throughout; tile entryway; low E
windows; high speed wireless access; state-of-the-art cell
phone antennae that guarantees cell phone reception; airtight
woodstove; tongue and groove pine wood interior
walls and ceilings; huge south-facing windows; uninterrupted
water views; spiral staircase; kitchen with appliances
(refrigerator, stove, washing machine); pine split wood
kitchen cabinets with dovetail joints; cedar siding; 30 year
asphalt shingles; rock pathways; wired for 110v AC and
12v DC; separate finished workshop (110v AC); solid yellow
cedar stairs to beach; covered wood shed (half full).
The boat and motor are available for sale separately.
Self Sufficiency Features
solar powered (two 100w panels, trace 1500w inverter,
1000 amphrs deep cycle batteries), battery charger and
battery monitor; wood stove water heating; propane stove
and fridge (two 20 lb. tanks), a composting toilet system;
domestic water from community system (approx. $180.00
per year); backup generator (2500w Honda); components
for a rainwater collection system available (12v pump, UV
sterilizer, 1400 gal. HDPE tank)
The Waterfront
Easy access with small white sand beach ideal for small
boats, kayaks, canoes and swimming. Your boat can
be moored offshore which is protected from prevailing
winds. There are two community docks which cost
approx. $150.00 per year to use. The property also has solid
yellow cedar stairs that includes a 12v winch (2.5 ton)
with cart for unloading heavy items and firewood to/from
the beach.
The Land (Lot 44)
Protected in its natural state with rocky outcroppings, the
site faces southwest and is perched above a small white
sand beach cove. The lot is .37 acre (.15 hectare). Stair-free
access is an easy 3 minutes walk from either community
dock. Membership in community dock is included (Value:
$2,500.00). The yearly dock fee is $150.00. Maximum boat
length is 20 ft.
Wise Island
Wise Island is located at 48°54âN., 123°27âW and covered
with arbutus, fir, juniper and abundant marine and bird life.
There are no deer, rats or mice on the island! The island is
situated on the south side of Galiano Island and located
within a five minute boat ride to Montague Harbour Marina
and a 20 minute boat ride to Ganges Harbour on Salt
Spring Island. The island is divided into 48 non-strata lots,
has three small parks and has a pathway that runs the
length of the island East-West (no vehicles!). This property
is easily reached by private boat. There is a barge service
available for transporting heavy goods, etc.