$2,346,028

Idyllic Escape with 4-Stall Barn & River Frontage

Duncan , Cowichan Valley County , British Columbia

11.91
ACRES

6
BEDROOMS

4
BATH

2918
SQ FT

pen • fenced • second house • 1 barn with 4 stalls • 4 Run-in stalls

Property description

This idyllic escape offers a very special lifestyle opportunity.

**Watch the video which captures the essence of this property: https://youtu.be/r23jIMccnv8

A lush oasis, pristine and private 12 acre parcel, with more than 1,300 feet of river frontage on the salmon spawning Koksilah River. Spectacular old growth trees define this remarkable property which has been nurtured and cared for by its current custodians.

The main residence is a character home built circa 1907 and tastefully modernized with geothermal heating/cooling and updated bathrooms and modern kitchen. Beside the river, the separate 2-bedroom cottage has also been upgraded.

The picturesque tongue and groove barn, built in 2018, is a meticulous stable with 4 stalls each with water and heat plus a tack/feed room with washer/dryer, and grooming area. It includes attached turnouts. Enjoy the natural equestrian lifestyle with well-drained pastures. A naturally well-drained site for an outdoor riding ring could be formalized.

There are extensive fences and trails through the woods and a field of wild sweet peas. The gardening enthusiast can invigorate the green house and rock walls with established vegetable gardens.

LIST PRICE: $3,250,000 CAD. Price featured is the CAD to USD conversion as of July, 29, 2024.

Location:

An all-encompassing way of life conveniently located minutes from all amenities: Great Greens, quaint Cowichan Station, Valley View Centre with many services plus amazing walking trails at your door, Sunrise Waldorf School too. Wonderful restaurants and the bakery in Cowichan Bay.

Cowichan Station in the Cowichan Valley is located on Koksilah Road west of the Island Highway (Hwy 19), near Whippletree Junction, south of Duncan and north of Mill Bay. The Cowichan Valley is a 30-minute scenic drive from both Victoria in the south and Nanaimo in the north. The area has become a prominent tourist attraction with many wineries including the nearby Blue Grouse Winery.

A message from the Owner:

It is clear to all that my property has several attributes and uses, between the river and the old growth forest it is indeed a sanctuary of tranquility and peace.

But it is even more than that for the informed horse person who highly values an Equicentral System of horse keeping which includes the freedom to traverse over specific and diverse surfaces and terrains, variances in types of grazing, and the ability for the horses to make choices.

The educated equestrian knows that both the pleasure horse and the competitive sport horse benefit from this system which is gaining traction worldwide. The benefits to the horse’s physical and mental wellbeing are many and varied, from improved foot health to natural fitness.

Having spent my life with horses of various, breeds and disciplines, I know the importance of building and maintaining a healthy level of fitness in the horse for their physical, mental, and emotional well being.

The fields vary from lush to sparse grass, allowing for safe early spring grazing, a variety in summer grazing and winter grazing on firm dry ground.

During the heat of the summer-months I watch my horses choose to move to the shade, knowing exactly where to find it at different times of the day. They wander freely back to the barn contented, happy horses.

The barn speaks for itself, very safe and comfortable, working well for horses and those caring for them. With horse mattresses, receptaclesfor fans for the summer months and warm water in each stall for the winter months. The horses have the ability to choose to be inside the barn or under their shelters or out in safe paddocks.

I have found that given this amount of freedom particularly roaming the property, horses are not only more sure-footed but naturally warmed up and with supple muscles ready to go to work.

For the avid trail rider there are literally miles of riding trails easily accessed from this property, links provided:
https://www.cvrd.ca/1379/Kinsol-Trestle
https://www.cvrd.ca/121/Cowichan-Valley-Trail

Wishing you many happy hours spent with your horse

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Details

Home Features

• Original 2,025 sq. ft character home built in 1907 with potential to expand on the lower level
• Bright and airy country kitchen with vaulted tongue and groove panelled ceiling, stainless steel appliances; 6-burner propane stove with pot-filler faucet; apron sink; designer tile flooring and spacious eating area with access to adjacent wrap-around deck
• Formal living room with cosy wood burning stove insert, stone façade and attractive wood mantel
• Primary bedroom on main floor with easy access to hot tub area and outdoor shower on back deck
• Widened stairs to upper level
• Geothermal heat-pump for heating and cooling on main level
• Sash and case windows
• Bamboo flooring
• Power blinds in living room
• 200 amp power and back up generator (turns on manually)
• Double carport with metal roof (one side used for hay storage)
• Riverside updated 2-bedroom cottage with floor to ceiling windows with view of river; live edge eating nook.
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Lot Features

• 11.91 acres with more than 1,000’ of river frontage on Koksilah River
• Two driveways into the property
• Gently sloping trails to a serene pebble beach along the river
• Teeming with nature: salmon spawn in the fall, river otters, eagles and an incredible variety of birds
• Northern property line borders Bright Angel Park, beyond the “sweet pea field”
• East side of property borders old CN railway (not in use) – a walking trail
• Old growth trees scattered throughout the property including 300+ year maples confirmed by arborists
• 2 wells, both with 15 gallon per minute flow rates (only one currently in use)
• 2 septic systems – one for primary residence and one for riverside cottage
• Incredible upper vegetable garden that was previously used as a horticultural teaching college, includes: gabion walls; large tented greenhouse; irrigation throughout, working on timers; propagation house; raspberry patch; apple trees; strawberry; producing cherry tree; and, 2 large storage tents.
• Irrigation extends around main house, vegetable gardens and greenhouse
• Smaller lower vegetable garden adjacent to primary residence
• Mature fig trees
• Conveniently located near to amenities in Cowichan Station. 5 minutes to Country Grocer and 7 minutes to Duncan
• Near to prestigious Sunrise Waldorf School
• Wineries, restaurants, boutique grocers and bakery nearby
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Horse Facility Features

• Horse stable built in tongue and groove style in 2018
• Feed/tack room with laundry facilities
• 4 stalls, all with horse mattresses and attached self-turnouts
• Electrical outlets for fans in stalls
• Heated buckets
• Grooming area
• Separate hay storage
• Large paddock attached to turnouts (lots of drainage added – paddock is never wet)
• Upper winter grazing field
• Perfect site for an outdoor arena in top field – always well drained
• 3 additional well drained fields near river
Information believed to be correct, if important, Buyer must verify.