Spectacular 1.3 acre property with 3 bed, 1 bath home and 1 bed, 1 bath separate guest house in sought after Smelt Bay, only a 3 minute walk to the sandy beach! Nestled among cedar and fir trees, the house and garden sit in a sunny clearing with a peak a boo view of the ocean. The home features an open plan kitchen, dining, living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights creating a bright and spacious feeling throughout. Sliding glass doors open from the dining area onto a sunny deck - perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The living room is anchored with an impressive wall to wall stone fireplace with woodstove insert providing a warm and cozy ambiance in the cooler months. The home also has 3 large and airy bedrooms, a fully updated bathroom, a second living room on the lower level and an east facing patio. The gorgeous, newly renovated 1 bedroom guest house has a spa like bathroom, it’s own private patio under a grapevine covered trellis, and comes fully furnished- a turnkey space for guests or rentals.
The stunning and private backyard is an oasis full of beautifully manicured gardens and mature fruit trees/vines including apple, peach, cherry, plum, fig, hazelnut, kiwi and grape, as well as berry bushes, a herb garden and continuously blooming perennial beds. Little pockets of serene areas to sit and enjoy a coffee or a book are scattered all around including numerous benches, a meditation platform in the forest, and a picnic table in the garden. A rare find, this property is perfect for year round residents, a multi-family homestead or an elevated seasonal getaway.
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Address | 500 Smelt Bay Rd |
List Price | $849,000 |
Property Type | Residential |
Type of Dwelling | Single Family Residence |
Style of Home | West Coast |
Area | Islands |
Sub-Area | Isl Cortes Island |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Floor Area | 2,176 Sq. Ft. |
Lot Size | 56628 Sq. Ft. |
Lot Size Acres | 1.3 Ac. |
Year Built | 1973 |
MLS® Number | 973807 |
Listing Brokerage | Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island North |
Basement Area | Full, Walk-Out Access, With Windows |
Postal Code | V0P 1K0 |
Tax Amount | $1,666 |
Tax Year | 2024 |
Features | Aluminum Frames, Baseboard, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Dishwasher, Dryer, Eating Area, Electric, Freezer, French Doors, Garden Window(s), Insulated Windows, Laminate, Microwave, Mixed, Other, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Screens, Skylight(s), Soaker Tub, Storage, Tile, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Vinyl Frames, Washer, Window Coverings, Wood |
Amenities | Accessible Entrance, Acreage, Balcony, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Guest Accommodations, In Wooded Area, Irregular Lot, Level, Low Maintenance Yard, Marina Nearby, Park Setting, Primary Bedroom on Main, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, See Remarks, See Remarks, Southern Exposure, Storage Shed |