Welcome to your dream retreat, a stunning 132-acre walk-on waterfront property on Cortes Island with breathtaking vistas, multiple bays, and beach fronts on both Gorge Harbour and looking towards Marina Island. This 3263 sq ft custom-built home is a true masterpiece, combining exquisite design with exceptional functionality. This work of art home features maple floors, pine ceilings, and custom wood doors and windows that enhance its rustic elegance. The gourmet kitchen boasts garnet inlaid granite countertops, a farm sink, and maple cabinets. There is a wood dumbwaiter for easily transporting firewood from the lower floor. Completely off-grid, this home offers sustainable living with a green (living) roof, clear fir trim on the windows and baseboards, and hidden gutters with downspouts. The property includes a private dock inside the protected waters of Gorge Harbour, making it accessible in any weather. Blanketed by heavily forested land, the property offers incredible view bluffs and serene walking trails. The amazing vistas and tranquil surroundings make this a perfect sanctuary for nature lovers. Foreign buyers are allowed on the Discovery Islands. This unique property promises an unparalleled living experience where luxury meets sustainability amidst stunning natural beauty. (id:2493)
Property Type:
Single Family
Common Interest:
Freehold
Total Living Area:
3,263 sq. ft.303 m2
Finished Area Above Grade:
3,263 sq. ft.303 m2
Transaction Type:
For sale
Zoning:
Unknown, RU-1
Ownership Type:
Freehold
Taxes:
$8,031 /
-
Community:
Cortes Island
View:
Mountain view, Ocean view
Waterfront:
Waterfront on ocean
Structure Type:
House
Home Style:
Westcoast, Other
Age:
16 years
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0
Cooling:
None
Fireplace:
Yes
Fireplaces:
2
Heating:
Propane, Wood
Road Access:
Marina Docking
Acreage:
Yes
Lot Size:
132 acre(s)53.4 hectare(s)
Lot Size:
132 ac
Lot Details:
132
Lot Features:
Acreage, Moorage
Parking:
Other
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Lower level
Laundry room
8'2.44 m × 4'7"1.40 m
-
Lower level
Storage
11'7"3.53 m × 5'6"1.68 m
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Lower level
Storage
13'10"4.22 m × 5'6"1.68 m
-
Lower level
Bonus Room
14'11"4.55 m × 11'6"3.51 m
-
Lower level
Bonus Room
15'8"4.78 m × 10'4"3.15 m
-
Lower level
Bedroom
21'6.40 m × 14'5"4.39 m
-
Main level
Pantry
9'2.74 m × 5'8"1.73 m
-
Main level
Kitchen
14'4.27 m × 11'11"3.63 m
-
Main level
Office
14'11"4.55 m × 8'3"2.51 m
-
Main level
Dining room
19'5.79 m × 14'4.27 m
-
Main level
Living room
27'6"8.38 m × 21'6.40 m
-
Second level
Library
14'11"4.55 m × 8'3"2.51 m
-
Second level
Bedroom
17'5.18 m × 15'8"4.78 m
-
Second level
Primary Bedroom
16'11"5.16 m × 14'6"4.42 m
-
Auxiliary Building
Other
9'5"2.87 m × 7'2"2.18 m
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Lower level
No
-
4' x 7'2"
Main level
No
-
9'5" x 11'6"
Second level
No
-
12' x 13'3"
View of the house from a drone above the ocean
Drone view of the property looking North.
Umapit view of the property
Amazing bright kitchen with granite countertops, Maple cupboards, Farm Sink, and so on.
Amazing bright kitchen with granite countertops, Maple cupboards, Farm Sink, and so on.
Amazing bright kitchen with granite countertops, Maple cupboards, Farm Sink, and so on.
Family Dining Room with incredible views and light.
Large open living spaces with japanese flare skylights
Move on out to the large deck.
Main living area.
Dining area looking towards the living room
Bright and comfortable living room with a insert wood fireplace and rock hearth.
Bright and comfortable living room with a insert wood fireplace and rock hearth.
Bright and comfortable living room with a insert wood fireplace and rock hearth.
Bright and comfortable living room with a insert wood fireplace and rock hearth.
Bright and comfortable living room with a insert wood fireplace and rock hearth.
Tranquil spot to read and enjoy the natural surrounding beauty.
Tranquil spot to read and enjoy the natural surrounding beauty.
Tranquil spot to read and enjoy the natural surrounding beauty.
Main floor bathroom with so many custom touches.
Main floor entry beside the Kitchen.
Main floor entry beside the Kitchen.
Half bath and laundry.
Laundry and bonus room with a large storage area to the left.
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Lower floor bonus room with wood stove and fire wood dumbwaiter.
Lower floor bonus room with wood stove and fire wood dumbwaiter.
Family room or bedroom.
Family room or bedroom.
Sitting room or office on the second floor.
Sitting room or office on the second floor.
Guest bedroom with its own deck.
Guest bedroom with its own deck.
Beautifully crafted bathroom on the secound floor with many custom touches. Even the view from this bathroom is amazing.
Beautifully crafted bathroom on the secound floor with many custom touches. Even the view from this bathroom is amazing.
Beautifully crafted bathroom on the secound floor with many custom touches. Even the view from this bathroom is amazing.
Beautifully crafted bathroom on the secound floor with many custom touches. Even the view from this bathroom is amazing.
Primary bedroom on the second floor with its own deck and amazing view.
Primary bedroom on the second floor with its own deck and amazing view.
Primary bedroom on the second floor with its own deck and amazing view.
Primary bedroom on the second floor with its own deck and amazing view.
Primary bedroom on the second floor with its own deck and amazing view.
Balcony of the primary bedroom.
View from the Balcony of the primary bedroom.
View from the Balcony of the primary bedroom.
View across to Marina Island from the Balcony of the primary bedroom.
Outside covered porch.
Looking back towards the main floor entry.
Looking back towards the main floor entry and stairs down.
Side deck on the main floor.
Side deck on the main floor.
View from one area of the main floor deck.
View from one area of the main floor deck.
Outdoor eating area on the main floor deck.
Outdoor eating area on the main floor deck.
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Lower floor entry.
Lower and main entry points to the house.
Wood shed and utility building.
Firewood and machine shed.
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Side by side road that leads to the old orchard and eventually the dock.
Bluff behind the house. One of may bluffs with incredible views.
Just more beauty.
Stairs from the main deck leading to the oceanfront.
The guy that's in charge.
Boat launch and walkway to the dock.
Boat launch and walkway to the dock.
Gorge harbour side of the property
The dock in Gorge harbour.
The dock in Gorge harbour.
The dock in Gorge harbour.
The dock in Gorge harbour.
Custom built home on 132 acres of walk on waterfront property.
Aerial view of the house.
Aerial view of the house.
Bluff behind the house with the solar array on it.
Bluff behind the house with the solar array on it.
Drone View of the house.
More views of this special property.
More views of this special property.
More views of this special property.
Bay in front of the house.
Aerial view of the beach just west of the house.
Aerial view of the house.
Overhead view of the Shoreline, house, and bluff area.
Data was last updated August 18, 2025 at 06:45 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
16
Avg list price:
$1,008,500
Min list price:
$425,000
Max list price:
$6,000,000
Avg days on market:
114
Min days on market:
15
Max days on market:
559
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$469.35
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Cortes Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.