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[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

Buck Lake Beauty! This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last available building lots on beautiful Buck Lake. Property enjoys sunny Southern exposure and approximately 87 ft. of frontage. Over ½ an acre of gently sloping property provides the canvas for you to create your family legacy. Only property owners on the Lake have access to swimming, paddling and enjoying this exclusive setting. Services at road include: Municipal water, sewer, Hydro, Cable and Internet. Residents in this neighbourhood may also qualify for affordable moorage at nearby Thieves Bay Community Marina.

 

https://www.realtor....d-pender-island

 

 

$499,000

 

2687 Galleon Way

 

Pender Island, British Columbia V0N2M2

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 July 2022 - 01:11 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Another island.

 

 

$2,975,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chads Island is an incredibly well located private island lying off the NW corner of Portland Island (Princess Margaret Marine Park) located only 5.5 miles from the US border and a 10 minute boat ride from Canoe Cove on the Saanich Peninsula near Victoria. It's 7.8 acres in size and it has a beautiful, level topography offering several excellent building sites. At low tide, the island area is more like 13 acres owing to extensive reef and tidal shelving. An older 2-bedroom, 855 sqft cabin is located on the south end of the island overlooking the reef and next to a couple of very pretty and swimmable white shell beaches. The rustic cabin has a kitchen, wood stove, flush toilet and loft that is used for water storage and extra sleeping accommodation. There is also a solid 450 sq.ft. workshop and boathouse that also accommodates covered water storage and a small room containing a 4.5KVA Lister diesel genset. Access is via a deep water dock in a cove that forms part the protected anchorage of Royal Bay in the Marine Park. There is also a unique crane and loading wharf for larger items, including small boats. Both the dock and wharf are serviceable but present rebuilding opportunities. Chads Island is in the Gulf Island National Park Reserve and creates protection for Royal Bay, a popular anchorage for mariners. There is a dinghy dock in Royal Bay giving easy access to the 550 acre park and its network of hiking trails, including a 6.5km perimeter trail. The park has a rich history and is well worth exploring. Chads has an abundance of wildlife including tidelands rich with marine life, bald eagles, seals that sun themselves on the south reef, and orca whales that have been known to feed just off the reefs. If you are looking for an incredibly unique investment and recreational retreat, Chads Island is a must see!

 

https://www.realtor....-gulf-isl-other

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 July 2022 - 06:32 AM.

[Szeven]

I wonder who the typical buyers of these small islands are. They aren't grand enough to be trophies you show off to your rich friends. You can't be self sufficient on them because there is no soil or fresh water. They are incredibly anti social. They aren't isolated enough for the bug out people, and they are too expensive for 99% of the population.

Edited by Szeven, 19 July 2022 - 06:45 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Here is a Sidney Island lot for $450,000.

 

https://www.realtor....d-sidney-island

 

 

$450,000

 

$233/mo. in strata fees.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 19 July 2022 - 05:56 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

For those that cannot afford an island.  $1000/yr. water rent, $1000/yr. property taxes.

 

 

 

https://www.realtor....-alberni-valley

 

 

 

 

$579,900

 

38 Great Central Lake

Port Alberni, British Columbia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 July 2022 - 05:30 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

$5,900,000

 

2691 Secretariat Way

 

https://www.realtor....d-florence-lake

 

 

Langford, British Columbia V9B5T1

 

Located in Langford, Greater Victoria, the fastest growing municipality in British Columbia according to the latest Census. Langford had a growth of 31.8% from 2016 - 2021, the 3rd fastest in Canada. Development Permit in place for an 82 unit building. The site is naturally sloped inward which could lend itself to an easier excavation job. RM7A Zoning, w/ a 3.0 FSR Good suite mix. ·30 x 1 Bedroom: (566-627 ft²) ·6 x 1 Bedroom + Den: (723 ft²) ·41 x 2 Bedroom: (921-998 ft²) ·5 x 2 Bedroom + Den: (1,341 ft2) Within a 1km radius of major big box shopping, such as Costco, Home Depot, Save-On-Foods & the ever popular Millstream Village. Youre a short drive/bike to various parks, trails, lakes, championship golf courses & other outdoor amenities. Easy access to the Trans-Canada Hwy makes a quick connection to downtown or Up Island centres. A super convenient location! Upper floors could offer fantastic views.

 

 

 

 

 

10 pedestrians, a bike and three cars.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 July 2022 - 02:53 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Extremely rare SW-facing, spectacular ocean-view building lot in Oak Bay. See drone video! Overgrowth on property has been removed to create access. Build your dream home on one of Victoria's most prestigious streets. Conceptual rendering and floor plan attached. Large, sunny SW-facing lot with endless possibilities. Last undeveloped lot on Barkley Terrace. This opportunity will not come along again. Note, price of $2,490,000 is for land only. LA has interest.

 

 

 

 

$2,490,000

 

https://www.realtor....ak-bay-gonzales

 

176 Barkley Terrace.

 

 

 

Credit to the listing agent here, that's a pretty good drone video he arranged.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 26 July 2022 - 11:33 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

This is the oceanfront dream you have been looking for in one of the most beautiful cities & locations in the world. Build the home you have always wanted on the highly sought after Victoria oceanfront; it is rare to find such a one-of-kind lot. This exclusive location provides an abundance of ocean, mountain and island views; enjoy watching the wildlife this area is known for, from this special 1.13 acre lot. The 195.5 feet of waterfront in spectacular Margaret Bay has unobstructed panoramic views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. This incredible piece of land is ready to go with services already in place, much of the site prep has been completed. You will love living in one of the most sought-after locations in Victoria. A prime spot for those looking for a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful parks and beaches and the convenience of living close to UVIC, schools, shopping, restaurants & more.

 

https://www.realtor....ich-gordon-head

 

1905 Leyns Rd

 

$3,100,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agent here gets a fail for an odd selection of photos.

 

Drone video is a bit weak too:  https://s.victoriare...v/1905leynsroad

 

 

 

 

Here is my map to help out a bit.  You'll want to know where you are dropping your $3.1M.

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 26 July 2022 - 11:39 AM.

[Matt R.]

Over an acre.

[Redd42]

Still someone's front yard.

[Victoria Watcher]

Spectacular views and southern exposure will wow you when you are looking for the perfect building site on this .55 acre high bank waterfront property. Just steps away from a lovely swimming beach and boat launch, this property could not be more convenient to get motor boats, kayaks, and water toys into the water! Bring along your building plans and get your Mayne Island dream started on this one of a kind property. Come Feel the Magic! This is an unserviced lot. Septic system, well/water collection will be needed.

 

$749,000

 

774 STEWARD DRIVE

 

https://www.realtor....ve-mayne-island

 

[Victoria Watcher]

Location, location, location! Welcome to 6552 Godman Road, this incredibly rare 2.05 acre waterfront offering includes a 0.573 acre water tenure for private moorage and a lower walk on waterfront area with a large shop adjacent to the main pier next to the pub/restaurant. Overlooking Snuggery Cove in the small developing community of Port Renfrew, this property is located in the heart of the village and offers stunning ocean views and an abundance of possibilities for re-development through rezoning (Buyer to verify with Capital Regional District).

 

$4,200,000

 

6552 Godman Rd.

 

 

https://www.realtor....ew-port-renfrew

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 July 2022 - 12:40 PM.

[dasmo]

I need more money…

[Matt R.]

The market has passed me by. By the time we’re ready to liquidate we won’t be able to afford anything nicer than what we already have.

[dasmo]

The market has passed me by. By the time we’re ready to liquidate we won’t be able to afford anything nicer than what we already have.

ya...it feels like the space between the rungs of the property ladder are just too far. 

[Matt R.]

We started in 2008 and I am grateful every single day that we were able to.  Housing security isn't something I take for granted.  If we were starting now, we'd be moving out of the south west for sure.

[dasmo]

Same. Living in Rotterdam let me see the future and it lit a fire under me in this regard. I just never expected it to come so fast. 

[Victoria Watcher]

 

Your opportunity awaits to build your dream home on this ocean view lot in North Saanich. You will never tire of the beautiful sunrises and exquisite moon rises all while taking in the everchanging views of Mt. Baker. Ideally located close to an easy beach access, bus stops and just minutes away from the shops in Sidney, ferries and the airport make this an ideal place to build your new home. No GST, nor building restrictions to hold you back on your dream. Municipal Services are at the property line. Drive by 8688 Lochside Drive to view or give us a call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.realtor....anich-bazan-bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the one hand you have the highway right there.    But you are pretty close to the beach and the park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mike K.]

^$799,000.

[Victoria Watcher]

Oh ya, I forgot to add the price.