$3,819,935

145 Spectacular Acres On Vancouver Island

Nanoose Bay , Nanaimo County , British Columbia

145.00
ACRES

4
BEDROOMS

3
BATH

2500
SQ FT

uncovered arena • pen • fenced • pond • 2 barns with 8 stalls • 2 Run-in stalls

Property description

This 145 acre estate is DESTINATION PROPERTY exceptionally located in the heart of the highly prestigious farm to table community - Nanoose Bay on Central Vancouver Island, renown for its mild winters and glorious summers. " This is a life you do not need to take a vacation from." The property is situated near marinas, stunning beaches, walking, biking and hiking trails, championship golf courses, shopping & dining. THIS SPECTUCULAR PROPERTY IS EXCEMPT FROM THE FOREIGN BUYERS BAN and is an EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY for those seeking a expansive equestrian property, which can easily be combined with or used for numerous Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) based businesses, such as: farming, hosting events, winery, camping or simply to be enjoyed as your own private estate. Just imagine what you could do here! The property is just few minutes drive off the main highway for easy highway access, but far enough away from it so you don't hear the traffic. Priced at $5,500,000 Canadian or 3,819,935 US Dollars. Co-listed with Greg Walton from BC Farm and Ranch.

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Details

Home Features

Updated, 2500 sq ft, lovingly maintained 4 bedroom ,
3 bathroom, two-level home is warm, bright, spacious & inviting.
With natural wood accents, upstairs/downstairs fireplace
South facing picture windows offering quintessential mountain views create an inviting ambiance.
The extra large deck and patio below provide for the enjoyment of the outdoors.
Other features include: an extra large, and over height 2400 square-foot shop,
A spacious light and bright 1200 sq. ft, 2 bedroom suite above the shop, with its own washer and dryer.
The shop also has an large walk-in freezer, a processing area & store front/office space .
There is a hard wired 17 kilowatt generator for the shop and the suite above.
Plus a 1000 sq. ft two-bedroom cottage, and a fully serviced 50 amp RV site.

Lot Features

The property is fenced and cross fenced.
The current owners grow and sell hay with an established client list.
There is an abundance of water :2 drilled wells, 1 shallow well, and 3 ponds.
1300 AMPS of power on the property.
Outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, and nearby bathroom/ shower house.
42’ x 96’ Harnois, GEOT Greenhouse (Ground air heat transfer) offers substantial savings on heating bills
You could grow market vegetables all year long.
The current owners have farm status, which reduces the property taxes.
The railroad beside the property is not active and has not been for years.

Horse Facility Features

Vancouver Island has a very robust equestrian community.
Whether you ride English or Western, or you love to trail ride, you will find it is all easily accessible.
2 barns, one with 6 stalls, tack room and hay loft, and outside covered grooming area
The other barn is 2 stall run out.
A 100’x200’ sand riding ring, 60’ round pen and cross country jumps,
Numerous pastures areas.
2nd driveway off of Spurs Road, is in the Rocking Horse area, a designated equestrian neighborhood, Easy trail access and home to an established dressage facility with a covered ring.
You can easily ride out to trails from the second driveway located on Spurs Road
or ride/drive walk to the Rocking Horse Neighborhood pub for a meal or beverages.