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Gabriola Island,BC V0R 1X3
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,580 sqft
Price per Sqft $410
MLS Listing ID 994259
Style Rancher
Bedrooms 2
Rental Info Unrestricted
Year Built 1970
Annual Tax Amount $2,382
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.410 Acres
Acres 0.41
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
Welcome to this picturesque island retreat full of character! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a level, fully fenced lot with southern exposure—ideal for gardening.Enjoy lush gardens, a flourishing orchard, a charming rock path, and mature fruit trees.Inside, an open floor plan is enhanced by custom cabinetry, skylights, wood floors, and beautiful wood beams, creating an inviting space that makes you feel right at home.A cozy woodstove and built-in cabinets complete the warm interior.The spacious master bedroom has its own deck,and the 4-piece bath includes a clawfoot tub with backyard views.Modern upgrades include 200 amp service, a heat pump, a UV light & reverse osmosis system, a well & cistern, and an updated septic.The wood and shingle-sided home features a seamless metal roof, a large deck and a detached 684 sq.ft. studio/storage,plus a garden shed and woodshed.This home offers a unique blend of classic charm,custom finishes, and practical amenities—the perfect island retreat!
Location
Province BC
County Islands Trust
Area Isl Gabriola Island
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Storage Shed,Workshop
Basement Crawl Space
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Kitchen 1
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Electric,Heat Pump,Wood
Cooling Air Conditioning
Flooring Mixed,Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Stove
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Skylight(s)
Appliance Dryer,Oven/Range Electric,Washer
Laundry In House
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony/Deck,Fenced,Garden
Utilities Available Compost,Electricity To Lot,Garbage,Recycling
Roof Type Metal
Total Parking Spaces 2
Building
Lot Description Landscaped,Level,Recreation Nearby,Southern Exposure
Building Description Frame Wood,Wood, Rancher
Faces South
Foundation Poured Concrete
Sewer Septic System
Water Cistern,Well: Drilled
Architectural Style Character
Additional Building None
Structure Type Frame Wood,Wood
Others
Tax ID 000-645-494
Ownership Freehold
Pets Allowed Aquariums,Birds,Caged Mammals,Cats,Dogs
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