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Location: Approximately 5 minute or 3 miles from downtown Ganges. (shopping &
schools) in the foothills of Mt. Erskin.
Lot B, Plan 19494, Sect. 3, Range 1 & 2W, LO. 16, NSSI
The property is a sloping 4.32 acres and features a long paved driveway (new in 2001).
There are walking trails, a seasonal pond and easy access to a very usable shale/pebble
beach which is about 65 feet below the house. The home is situated on a large flat shale
bench with deer fencing of one+ acre around the house. The park-like property is
beautifully treed with Fir, Cedars, Maple and Arbutus. The house faces due west for the
most glorious sunsets. There are two low flow wells. The main well keeps (2) two thousand
gallon tanks full of water. An attractive flagstone path leads from the front gate through
the yard. On the front edge of the lawn is a cliff deck that gives special vistas of the
foreshore.
The west coast style house was built in 1964 and had a major rebuild/expansion in
1993-1995, further renovated and completed in 2000. It is approximately 3600 sq. ft. It is
wood frame construction, two story, plus a finished walk-out basement. A two car garage is
joined to the house by a covered breezeway. The siding is stained cedar, the roof is
asphalt, new in 2000. The exterior of the house features a large 1500 sq. ft. wrap around
layered deck which was new in 2000. There is a walk on glass light well over the studio
windows. There is an additional balcony off the master bedroom suite.
Bathrooms:
There are five bathrooms: (1)-4 pc. with separate shower and Ultra-bath tub, (2)-3 pc.
with shower/ tub combo, (1)-3 pc. with shower and (1) 2 pc. powder room.
Bedrooms:
There are 3-5, two have fireplaces. All have outside doors as well. Which could lend
itself to B & B use.
Studio/Office:
Large multi-room area that could function for a number of uses.
Other interior features:
Laundry room on main level. Custom Pine cabinetry throughout. Birch floors in living room,
dining room, breakfast room and kitchen. There are four fireplaces...two wood burning
brick fireplaces (one in the Master, one in the dining room, a wood burning
stove/fireplace in the living room and a Propane one in the office.)
Quiet location with privacy from neighbours
Large, 1556 sq. ft. workshop with double bay doors for RV and Boat, also has a 9 ft. upper
loft for exceptional storage.
Running water/ electrical/telephone at the beach
Mooring Buoy
Paved drive way, parking spots and large area in front of the workshop Paved and level
areas for RV, boat parking
Easy-care areas of vinyl or Cedar decking
Septic system
Five appliances (stove, 2 fridges, standing deep freeze, dish washer) Stacking washer &
dryer in main floor laundry room
Two oversize utility sinks
Wall to wall carpet in bedrooms
Huge Master suite with His and Hers bathrooms
Carpeted stairs
Studio/office has special lighting
Satellite TV
Four large sky-lights
Some built in cabinetry
Instant Hot water
Generator wired in.
Double Car Garage