An Enchanting Gulf Island Property Of 66.46 Acres (26.9 Hectares) In Stuart Channel... - Sold!
Pylades Island
$2,400,000 Canadian*

This desirable Island known as “Pylades Island” is south of Ruxton Island and west of Valdes Island and is bounded by Trincomali Channel, Stuart Channel and Pylades Channel - see chart below.

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The property being offered is the East Side of the island being 66.46 acres (26.9 hectares) +/- consisting of two parcels 50.87 acres (20.58 hectares) and 15.58 acres (6.31 hectares) +/-. (parcels can not be sold separately). The larger parcel has a small Islet at the North East corner. The island is beautifully forested (fir, cedar, arbutus aka madrona, maple, hemlock, juniper, oak, alder) and natural state having many varieties of native plants. There is a small cabin and A-Frame cottage on the south end - they are not considered to be of any great value. There are many excellent building sites. The shoreline is rocky and has several coves and lovely beaches especially, the South Beach! The island offers a great potential for those with some imagination to develop their dream! Once you have owned an island you will never be quite the same!

Note: The property is being offered “as one” and on an “as is” basis.

Services: Domestic water: Shallow well of unknown quality and quantity. Power: By generator and solar - not included.

Property Taxes: $5,211.00 (2009)

Zoning: The Island comes under the Islands Trust Act and the Local Services Act. Any building comes under Cowichan Valley Regional District. Further information by request or see links below

Area: Stuart Channel (48°55’N.,123°37’W) leads from the north end of Sansum Narrows to Dodd Narrows and is bounded on its east side by Salt Spring, Kuper, Thetis, Ruxton and De Courcy Islands. The harbour facilities of Crofton, Chemainus and Ladysmith are on the west side of the channel. The area offers excellent boating, kayaking, swimming, diving plus fishing (salmon, rock fish), crabbing, shellfish (clams and oysters) plus a great variety or marine life (whales/orcas, seals, otters, dolphins/porpoise) and bird life (eagles, herons, gulls, owls, kingfishers). The area is known for its moderate climate. The Chemainus area and the area south being Duncan and the areas north being Ladysmith and Nanaimo offer all amenities plus marinas. See links below.

Location: Pylades Island (southern most of DeCourcy Group) is situated in Stuart Channel (Latitude 49°04' N, Longitude 123°42' W) approximately 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) north-eastward of Yellow Point and 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) north of Chemainus on Vancouver Island. Easily accessed by boat (private or water taxi), float aircraft and helicopter. The Island is approximately 40 miles (64 kilometres) from Vancouver and 50 miles (80.5 kilometres) from Victoria. See links below.

This lovely and unique natural state Gulf Island paradise is offered* at $2,400,000 Canadian ($2,170,300 US, €1,531,300 EUR and £1,334,000 GBP approximately as of June 5, 2009) Currency Converter

*Note: Bankruptcy / Liquidation. The Trustee is open to proposals! Offers must be unconditional to be presented to the court for consideration. Viewing only by appointment with Listing Agent.

Buyers should note that information on this web site is submitted as descriptive as to type and quality of residence and property only. Figures relating to size and quantum must be taken as approximate. A buyer is responsible for doing their own due diligence and for confirming any pertinent information.

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