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[Victoria Watcher]

I don't know.  These properties are nice and all, but would be 100x better if we had 5 degree warmer summers that lasted an extra couple months.  

 

What can you buy on the water in Northern California?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 February 2025 - 10:43 PM.

[Matt R.]

Waterfront is nice to look at, but too cold and windy most of the year.

[lanforod]

California does look nice when you compare lol. Though these aren’t exactly near population centers. A couple of options in a quick search:

[Mike K.]

Rust, maintenance, winds, cooler temperatures, and extremely high property taxes. What’s not to love about waterfront property?

[Barrister]

I sit on a hill and just as happy to have a great view of the ocean. Paying an extra million or two to sit on the water is perhaps not always the best decision. It is different down south where you can actually swim in the ocean most of the year. But different strokes for different folks.

[Victoria Watcher]

Who designed this thing?   Can't be much worse curb appeal.

 

 

$2,590,000

 

https://www.realtor....y-south-oak-bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the owner has not done much a a job to spruce it up.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 February 2025 - 11:55 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

$2,499,000

 

 

 

379 MARY ANN POINT ROAD
Galiano Island, British Columbia V0N1P0

 

https://www.realtor....-galiano-island

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 February 2025 - 11:57 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

$7,780,000

 

 

1032/1034 Lands End Rd
North Saanich, British Columbia V8L5L3

 

 

 

https://www.realtor....anich-lands-end

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 25 February 2025 - 05:15 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Rare opportunity to secure a flat 30,000 sq. ft. property in the sought-after area of south Sidney. Offering breathtaking ocean views and exceptional proximity to parks, retail, restaurants, and recreational amenities, this premier development site combines unparalleled convenience with coastal charm. Zoning for Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and a Preliminary Lot Approval in place, this property is an ideal investment for developers, builders, or for those seeking to create a dream estate. With each lot ranging from 6,600 to 7,704 sq. ft., the site accommodates a variety of housing options to meet diverse market needs. Positioned to attract a vibrant community of families, professionals, and retirees, this property offers extraordinary potential to create a legacy development in one of Sidney's most desirable locations.

 

$4,888,000

 

 

9376 Lochside Dr
Sidney, British Columbia V8L1N7

 

 

 

$4,499,000

 

https://www.realtor....dney-south-east

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wonder if given the chance to go back and do it all over again, planners (not that there were planners likely when the original road or trail was built) would instead put the road inland, and have more waterfront properties.  Then every I don't know, 300m or 500m you could have a small park with beach access and a few parking stalls.

 

I mean, it's a lovely drive along there especially in summer, but for me I've mostly just enjoyed it from the car, not sure I've even put my foot in the water there.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 February 2025 - 05:11 AM.

[Mike K.]

Perhaps the road where it is was the least troublesome way to expropriate land for a road. That way no properties were split up. The old farms would run right up onto the beach, I assume?

[Victoria Watcher]

I'm guessing Lochside pre-dates any highway.   Just a little south of the subject property here, and before the crazy round-about farm, there are quite a few properties on the water side of the road.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 February 2025 - 07:31 AM.

[Mike K.]

Could internal roads have come before Lochside? Maybe not.

Jamie, I mean Aastra, pull the historic articles up, please.

[Sparky]

How about an early bicycle trail map?

 

 

https://vault.librar...bd-4bab15d8f921

[Mike K.]

Would you look at that!

[Victoria Watcher]

$4,250,000

 

 

8213 Lochside Dr
Central Saanich, British Columbia V8M1T9

 

 

 

https://www.realtor....?view=imagelist

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 March 2025 - 01:05 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

$3,399,000

 

 

2532 Esplanade
Oak Bay, British Columbia V8R2W3

 

https://www.realtor....oak-bay-estevan

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 March 2025 - 03:42 AM.

[Barrister]

Good and bad on the location. Bit of a zoo down there all summer and well into the evening.

[Victoria Watcher]

I'd have driveway GATES for sure!  But I also might have parties in the front yard, with priority for bikini girls.  They can buzz at the gate and make their case.

 

In the old days there was a bit of a party bungalow here just south of the entry street.

 

This one:

 

 

^ why would someone eliminate all grassy yard?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 March 2025 - 09:18 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 March 2025 - 09:23 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

https://www.realtor....ich-cadboro-bay

 

The estate includes a garage with parking for two, a workbench, an insulated attic, and a studio with a kitchenette and bathroom—ideal for guests, an office, or rental income. Nearby, Orchard Cottage serves as a fully contained guest house with a kitchen, bath, in-suite laundry, and private fenced yard.

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 11 March 2025 - 07:56 PM.