797 Gowlland Harbour Road


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$619,500
MLS #918954

SOLD! Stunning south facing 3.6 acres. 1327 sqft building including a 832 sqft shop/garage & 291 sqft bachelor suite. New septic installed for 2 dwellings!

The studio type suite comes fully furnished with a fold out couch. There is a full kitchen with all the conveniences including a full stove, toaster oven, microwave, dishwasher, freezer, washer and dryer. The three-piece bathroom has a shower and a Dual Flush Toilet which offers substantial water savings at the push of a button.
The studio type suite comes fully furnished with a fold out couch. There is a full kitchen with all the conveniences including a full stove, toaster oven, microwave, dishwasher, freezer, washer and dryer. The three-piece bathroom has a shower and a Dual Flush Toilet which offers substantial water savings at the push of a button.
The suite would make a great vacation spot as there is a bounty of recreational activities on Quadra Island including the Main Lake Provincial Park, which encompasses six lakes and protects a biologically diverse freshwater system that includes more than 72 bird species and plant species. The park offers significant wilderness recreation opportunities, including wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking and hiking.
Quadra Island is also feature the Breton Islands, which according to National Geographic, is some of the best sea kayaking in the world! You will also love Rebecca Spit Provincial Park and Drew Harbour Marine Park just a quick drive away!
The seller spared no expense with a super efficient Pacific Energy Super 27 Wood Stove. He also installed snow guards and leaf guards in 2020 on the metal roof. He also had a professional tree faller inspect all the standing trees on the property and any that might pose a risk (due to wind) were removed.
The water is supplied by a 360 foot drilled well, a certified water storage tank in the mechanical room and a pressure distribution pump. The hot water tank is AC powered and the Suite and Mechanical room have primary electrical heat.
Bring your ideas as the property is zoned for two dwellings, one with a maximum 860 square foot and another of unlimited size! So the suite could be expanded up to 569 square feet. Build your dream home, use the suite as a vacation spot or rental, as the possibilities are endless!
A new septic Ecoflow-treatment plant with a high-level alarm and Highlands Precast tanks installed by Doug Peters in 2016 at a cost of $27000 to service the suite and a new home. The seller also obtained siting approval for a new 2000 square foot home at the old building site on the middle bench which also had an established driveway that is now hidden in the grass.
This beautiful property offers a variety of topography. The lower level has full sun for gardening. The middle level is surrounded by mossy bluffs creating a natural “Japanese” garden which has been enhanced with plantings of golden bamboo and a Japanese maple around the original house site. The north section of the land boasts mature forest with towering evergreens and a trail thru the woods, so you have the best of both worlds!
• The property is located a six minute drive from the ferry and services in Quathiaski Cove, and two minute drive to services in Heriot Bay. Services on Quadra Island include restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, building supply, pharmacy, two medical clinics and a Community Center with a variety of activities.