Sunny Pastoral 5+ Acres - Salt Spring Island Real Estate
This exceptional property enjoys a farm ambiance on its private 5 plus acres. Pasture, pond, trail access to nearby Baker Road beach, and a window view onto Stuart Channel and Maple Mountain Park, are pleasing attributes. Sunny exposures (S/SW/W), and a quiet location are also important aspects.
The home's construction is premier (Huser construction), and their years as the main builders for famed architect H. Schubart brought many design features to the home...generous overhangs, custom windows that capture viewscapes, custom entrance door, an interesting Zen/Scandinavian ethic...generous room sizes and feature staircase. The home is immediately welcoming.
The main level is perfect for a couple, with master suite and private bath, adjacent office/guest room (en-suite), open-plan living/dining (feature fireplace), country kitchen, spacious laundry off. Oversize garage is reached via laundry/storage area.
Daylight lower level enjoys a living area (wood stove), and two generous bedrooms and large bathroom. Easy access to patio areas from both main and lower levels.
The owners have significantly upgraded since purchasing and have also recreated the very pleasing fenced entry garden...it now enjoys a beautiful in-ground swimming pool and has retained that more formal and original Japanese concept entrance.
This stylish home is close to all services and amenities and yet is wonderfully apart. Privacy and rural charm are strong desires for people on Salt Spring and this beauty delivers on both.
Improvements made by current owners:
- New water heater, November 2019
- New roof, December 2019
- New carpeting, January 2020
- All new window coverings throughout basement and in main floor bedroom, 2021/2022
- All sky lights replaced, July 2021
- All siding professionally cleaned, Summer 2021
- Bathrooms professionally renovated, Summer 2021
- Pella sliding door installed from kitchen to patio, Summer 2021
- Heated pool with integrated automated safety cover installed, June 2022
- Professionally landscaped courtyard, fully fenced, Summer 2022
- Raised garden beds replaced, Summer 2022
- Separate generator electrical panel installed, Summer 2022
- Outdoor shower enclosed, Summer 2022
- Updated full irrigation system for gardens, Summer 2022
- New fencing for barnyards and backyard, Summer 2022
- Tractor/machine shed installed, Summer 2022
- Deer fence installed, Summer 2022
- Fresh paint throughout, including ceilings, 2022/2023
- New toilets throughout, 2022/2023
- Indoor lighting completely updated, 2022/2023
- New washer and dryer, June 2023
- Second pasture cleared and seeded,October 2023
Other points of note:
- Exceptionally private and quiet location with south, south-west exposure and open views of
- Vancouver Island, Mount Erskine and a peek-a-boo view of Samsun Narrows
- Courtyard and pool are protected from any wind, providing a beautiful sun trap and privacy
- Property borders on Baker Road with access to Baker Beach
- Property address could be changed with driveway onto Baker Road
- Two main floor bedrooms, both with ensuites, double sinks in primary bathroom
- Large family room on the lower level plus two large bedrooms and bathroom with double sinks
- In-floor heating and cement floors throughout with zone separation for each room
- Ample storage
- Water catchment system for gardens
- Apple, Asian Pear and Peach trees
- Oversized garage with workbench, wine storage, second fridge
- Fully fenced pasture with pond
- Chicken coop and barns with cement foundations and dedicated fencing
$2,150,000