Real Estate News Nearly half available waterfront lots purchased by Parker Island buyers Waterfront property in the Gulf Is• especially in the Gulf Islands, says Top• lands is becoming scarce. ping. Prospective buyers are snapping up The island lots, all of which are a min• properties like Parker Island Estates for imum of 10 acres, appeal to boaters as personal use or investment acquisitions. well. Moorage is available on the island Since March of this year, 11 lots have and two large beaches are open to is• been sold bringing to 13 the total sales by landers and their guests. Some lots have Mel Topping of NRS Salt Spring Realty their own good beaches and others have, who is exclusive agent for the island more rocky access. properties. He expects to sell out the is• Topping says the lots are so saleable land within the next 12 months. because, in addition to the waterfront, Parker Island is located off Galiano Is• they are fully-serviced with power and land in the Southern Gulf Islands of water has been found in several wells al• . Situated across from ready drilled on the island. Montague Harbour in Trincomali Chan• Building should start on two of the nel between Galiano and Salt Spring, lots within 60 days and there is a special Parker Island is mid-way between Van• building program in place should buyers couver and Victoria. wish to take advantage of it. Access is via the B.C. Ferry Corpora• A building group comprised of trades tion system from Swartz Bay near Vic• people from well drillers to interior toria or Tsawwassen on the mainland. decorators has been formed to assist After arriving on Galiano, it is only a buyers with construction of cottages or short distance across the island to Mon• houses. They can choose from 12 to 20 tague Harbour and then across a narrow different plans and everything is done for channel of water to Parker. them. Topping says its easy accessibility is a "It's called a" turn-key operation," ex• primary reason for the quick pace of plains Topping. "All they have to do is sales on the island. Another is the price turn the key and walk in to a completely ranges which vary from $49,000 to ready home." $195,000. Pre-qualified mortgages also can be oak and B.C. official dogwood trees pro• Buyers are mostly professional people arranged, he says, adding that vendor- vide a hospitable habitat for blacktail from Seattle, Bellingham, Vancouver Is• backed financially is available for lot deer, racoon, mink, sea otter, hum• land and Vancouver who are looking for purchases. mingbirds and the bald eagle. "a nice, safe hideaway." Tree-cutting restrictions will ensure Topping claims it is a small piece of They are very busy people, working in the island stays as natural as it is now, paradise in the Georgia Strait but that large centres, who are looking for a place says Topping. Only enough trees to allow piece is quickly being bought up by to relax. for dwellings to be built can be removed. enthraled purchasers. Other buyers are interested in the lots Wildlife and sea life abounds on and Information on the lots now available as an investment because waterfront is around Parker Island. Forests of Douglas can be obtained from Topping at the becoming scarce on the West Coast and fir, arbutus, red cedar, hemlock, Garry NRS office (604) 537-5515.

X 149 Fulford Ganges Road J , D55 P.O. Box 69, Ganges, B.C. VOS 1E0 PANORAMIC VIEWS WARM SUNNY VESUVIUS Acreage, Sunset Drive, private, southwest exposure, 3 utilities, possibly Two bedroom home, furnished, basement for third bedroom and rec room expansion, piped water. EXCELLENT VALUE at $115,000. sub-dividable. GOOD VALUE at $109,000.

WATERFRONT — NEW LISTING LOW BANK WATERFRONT 51 steps to shell beach, one bedroom, fully serviced, seasonal or An enchanting waterfront environment, two bedroom residence and permanent living cottage. EXCELLENT MARINE ENVIRONMENT at half acre in immaculate condition, water system, sun galore. VIEW $219,000. NOW at $255,000.

RETIREMENT RETREAT WATERFRONT Saltwater view exposure, two bedroom, two level strata duplex, fully Unimproved acreage, EXCELLENT MOORAGE and good water access, serviced. VIEW NOW at $89,900. hydro and telephone to property, wells and building sites will be developed, three to choose from and PRICED AT $200,000. wm

YOUR PRIVATE ISLAND WATERFRONT MOORAGE Harlock Island approximately 1 acre in size, dock, foreshore lease, Scott Point, Long Harbour, recently renovated three bedroom residence serviced and situated off Canoe Cove, priced at APPRAISED VALUE of and ready for occupancy. ALL FOR $297,000. $355,000. OPEN HOUSE #107 MARINA CRESCENT,' GIL Fri. & Sat. October 5 & 6, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. 3

$167,300 NEAT AND CLEAN • $279,000 WEST COAST CONTEMPORARY Contemporary home on 6 secluded acres. Ideal Femwood location at crest of hill. Rancher on a quiet road, large lot & paved 2600 sq. ft. home with panoramic views Immaculate well built home surrounded by Floor to ceiling fireplace, tiled Jacuzzi, Near school, store & beach. 2.74 fenced driveway. Close to Ganges & hospital. on 9 acres of sunny, wooded seclusion. arbutus trees & mature landscaping. 3 full large kitchen & eating area adjoining pasture. 3 bdrm modular home with full Room for expansion into attached garage. Close to tennis, golf & ferries. Skillful use baths, heatilator fireplace, built in vac, library/office, ample deck. basement, sunroom & deck. Large sturdily built workshop. of skylights, hardwood floors. large sundecks, woodshed. Gil Mouat 537-4900 Dick Trory 537-2236 Bob Tara 537-5807 Strick Aust 537-5828 Paul Greenbaum 537-5064

$139,900 ST. MARY HIGHLANDS •$198,000 RANCHER ON ACREAGE $169,500 LIKE NEW HOME $329,500 NATURE AT YOUR DOORSTEP Neat & tidy, this well maintained home has Two bdrm home with unfinished extension 2541 sq. ft. home close to St. Mary Lake 5 acres with pond, fenced vegetable 2.13 acres located at top of a hillside with partial mountain and seaviews. 4 with additional 2 bdrms. New workshop and all recreation. Private parklike setting garden, light-filled Victorian farmhouse 360 degree views. Private and sunny, this applicances included. Nicely landscaped with carport & room above, easily with hot tub on sundeck, lots of room for style home, gazebo & potential for studio/ 3 bdrm one level residence is spacious & half acre in good area of Saltspring. converted to cottage. 12 GPM well. hobbies or start a B & B. workshop for home occupation. could be expanded. Mel Topping 537-2426 Marion Marks 537-2453 Mel Topping 537-2426 Liane Read 537-4287 Gil Mouat 537-4900

$154,500 SEA VIEW HOME $239,000 NEW VIEW HOME $434,000 SEMI-WATERFRONT $164,500 SEAVIEW CHALET $105,000 WELL CRAFTED COTTAGE 3 bdrm home on easy care 1.08 acre lot. 3 bdrm split level in Vesuvius. Island style Oriental splendor from this 1 level 3 bdrm Brand new chalet (still under construction) 5.06 acres of treed privacy, arable land & Spacious kitchen, combined living/dining kitchen providing open living area in dining residence with stunning water views. featuring magnificent sunsets & close to creek frontage. Brand new studio/cottage room, brick fireplace, separate workshop & living rooms. Large family room on lower Views from every room except one. safe & sandy beach. High quality to use as summer/weekender. Zoned for with loft, greenhouse, sundecks. level. Lots of decks. Pastoral setting on combined 1.84 acres. materials, beautiful arbutus & more. main house as well. Lake nearby. Paul Greenbaum 537-5064 Gil Mouat 537-4900 Gil Mouat 537-4900 Dick Trory 537-2236 Liane Read 537-4287

$219,000 BOATING & SWIMMING • $210,000 WATERFRONT ACREAGE $165,000 WILDWOOD CR. $115,900 QUICK POSSESSION Parklike 1.4 acre waterfront home with Waterfront hide-away with driveway in. Completely renovated 2 storey home, on Architect designed home with guest suite, Excellent sea-view from this family home mooring float & safe beach 1268 sq. ft. well drilled, bldg. site prepared, camping golf course. Excellent location for all island one of the most attractive and well kept situated close to beach, school etc. House home with path to beach & excellent cabin to lock-up and potential year-round amenities. Beautifully landscaped with homes on Salt Spring. 128 ft. waterfront & needs cosmetics - bring your paint brush. marine views. Long Harbour location. moorage. Check this one out! mature plants & shrubs. .72 acre. Southern exposure. Fully serviced lot. As is. Paul Greenbaum 537-5064 Liane Read 537-4287 Mel Topping 537-2426 Mel Topping 537-2426 Paul Greenbaum 537-5064

$63,000 SMALL ACREAGE $98,000 SMALL ACREAGE $135,000 HOBBY FARM $245,000 WATERFRONT ACREAGE* $175,000 LONG HARBOUR Quiet, pastoral area, close to St. Mary Building lot on Beddis Rd. offering An agricultural parcel fenced & cross 28 acres with 367 ft accessible waterfront Over 2 1/2 acres of cleared sloping land Lake, tennis, golf & Ganges. Valley views, excellent sea views from private bldg. site. fenced. Barn with loft and other at Musgrave Landing. Treed, private, on waterfront, ideal for the family that lovely trees, driveway roughed in, severl Driveway & temporary power pole in. Lot outbuildings. Creek runs through property south exposure & terrific views. Boating, enjoys boating, fishing & wind surfing. good building sites. posted & awaiting registration. contains trout. Piped water. Farm taxes. fishing & diving waters! Pleasant view over the harbour. Liane Read 537-4287 Jim Spencer 537-2154 Bob Tara 537-5807 Liane Read 537-4287 Jim Spencer 537-2154 $45,000 NEW, NEW, NEW Nicely treed sloping view property serviced with power and water and in a quiet area. Near a sand and gravel beach. Vendor will carry A/S up to $35,000 payable at $600 per month including 10.5% simple interest. Jim Spencer 537-2154 $45,000 NEW, NEW, NEW $69,500 IDEAL HOBBY FARM .82 acre building lot serviced with power, 4.79 acres in Mountain Meadows. This lot Lovely, treed, .69 acre bldg. lot with 5.69 acres of lightly treed property, Lovely .75 acre west facing lot with power water & cable on a quiet cul-de-sac with a is tucked away at the end of a long shared panoramic views of & possibly suitable for a pond area and and telephone to the lot line. A driveway is potential view. Vendor may carry A/S of driveway. Bldg. site on knoll overlooking Galiano Is. Semi-parked out; road access keeping animals. At the end of a quiet cul- in to a nice building site. Well must be $35,000 payable at $600 month. Located pasture with s.w. exposure. from Westcott & Walker Hook Rds. de-sac. Really privately situated. drilled. in popular St. Mary Lake area. Dennis O'Hara 653-4101 Shelli Robertson 653-4347 Jim Spencer 537-2154 Paul Greenbaum 537-5064 Jim Spencer 537-2154 $84,500 SUPERIOR BLDG. LOT Exclusive development area with impressive future, & has become preferred area of Salt Spring. Vendor will build to suit. (Minimum floor area 1400 sq. ft. Large 1.40 acre lot. Dick Trory 537-2236 /a.30Ac /

$29,500 CORNER LOT Naturally treed, easy to develop level .48 $37,500 WHIMS ROAD $69,500 BLDG. LOT WITH PRIVACY acre lot situated close to one of the nicest 2.30 acre arable building lot on piped Lovely sunny 1.84 acres with driveway in 1.53 acre treed bldg. lot with excellent Good sea and pasture views from this 3/4 sandy beaches on Island. Small boat water. Close to good swimming, fishing to possible bldg site. Arable soil, seasonal bldg. site overlooking a small orchard and acre lot located on quiet road. Price open launch nearby. Well required. and St. Mary Lake for fishing. Offered at a creek with abundance of fern & nice trees. heritage farmhouse. Power, phone & to offers. Located in desirable Vesuvius Paul Greenbaum 537-5064 very affordable price. Close to golf & tennis. water (2 GPM drilled well). area of Salt Spring. B.ob Tara 537-5807 Marion Marks 537-2453 Dick Trory 537-2236 Mel Topping 537-2426 THREE BEDROOM - $112,500 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING Three bedroom home on 1.24 acres. Just 10 Meticulous home located on a secluded %-acre lot Near new two bedroom home, just two years old, in minutes from Ganges, but very private. Views of in the heart of Vesuvius. Fully fenced with the preferred Vesuvius Bay area. Close to store surrounding hills. Included is a separate 600 sq. ft. numerous outbuildings. The property has been and neighbourhood pub; golf and tennis. Large shop with power. Yard needs some TLC to make landscaped to perfection — fruit trees, rhodos, private one acre lot. $119,000. this a first-class home. stone planters and more. For the growing family this small home would be very easy to add on to and comes complete with wood burning stove for the winter and lots of decks for summer enjoyment.

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ACTIVE PASS VIEW - $54,000 TWO INDUSTRIAL ZONED 4.40 acres. Driveway roughed-in, well drilled. One with magnificent mountain and lake views, the PROPERTIES Views of Active pass opened up. A larger view is other with a seaview. The zoning allows main 4200 sq. ft. of leasable space in four year olc easily possible. Paved road. $54,000. house and guest cabin. Call for a personal tour of building. Rare zoning in a commercial/industria these unique properties — these acreages have not area. $219,500. PLUS had a tree cut off them in 60 years. $79,000. Across the street from the above, 3.5 acres being rezoned to commercial service area. Lots of permitted uses! Plus 1200 sq. ft. residence! $275,000. NORMAN 53 7-5515 (DAYS) • 53 7-5103 (EVENINGS) ROTHWELL 5 ACRES

Excellent sea view from a very private home site. Sunny bottom land. Ideal for pasture and agriculture. Driveway and site prepared. $88,000. $65,000.

A NOTE OF APPRECIATION During my recent stay in hospital, I planned to slip quietly away and have some necessary surgery. To my surprise, a flood of visitors, cards, flowers and gifts started to arrive. I cannot explain the flow of positive energy that I received. It was so remarkable that my recuperation period was minimal. I am not able to thank everyone individually, so I am using this space to thank all you wonderful people for helping me over a rough place on the road of life. Your good wishes and kind thoughts are like a fresh spring breeze that renews my faith in the goodness of people. A special thank you to my peers with other real estate companies who helped cheer me up. JIM SPENCER Thank you all. 5372154 ITM CPFMPFR NEW LUXURY SEAVIEW HOME ON FAMILY OCEANFRONT HOME PRIVATE, TREED V/2 ACRES

MAIN FLOOR (1576 square feet) Sunken living room, brick fireplace; separate dining area; large master bedroom with master bathroom including double Jacuzzi tub with tile surround; den/guest bedroom with separate guest bath; kitchen with centre cook top/raised counter; pantry; utility room. FINISHED BASEMENT (770 square feet) Large rec room; guest bedroom; third bathroom; storage space. OTHER FEATURES Covered entry porch; double attached garage; electric furnace; large sundeck with built-in benches and covered area; 2 hot water tanks. 'PRICE $295,000

Well-constructed three bedroom home with 2% baths on beautifully kept .71 acre of level ground. 135 ft. oceanfront across the road. Picturesque farm acreage on two sides. Great view of Wallace Island and active boating channel. Large fenced vegetable garden. Paved driveway, shake For an appointment to view please call: roof, double attached garage; two-ton mooring block; piped water; vendor financing — to qualified purchaser. Excellent value at $219,000. Offers. For an appointment to view, Bus: 537-5515 please call, (owner has bought). Van. Dir: 278-5595 Vic. Dir: 656-5554 Res: 537-2236 -DICK TRORY

SANSUM NARROWS WATERFRONT 18 acres located on Vancouver Island side of Sansum Narrows, in front of one of the best salmon fishing grounds. Just minutes by boat from Burgoyne Bay or Maple Bay. Sunny southeast exposure. Vendor financing available. Offered at $115,000.

SUNNY SEAVIEW ViewSansum Narrows from this pretty, contemporary, almost WATERFRONT new home, featuring: 2 bedrooms, wood burning fireplace, large master bedroom with view and walk out patio door to 62 secluded waterfront acres on Long Bay. Approximately deck, all on one level, with large lower level storage area. Quiet 1500 ft. low bank waterfront. Road access by the Community location at end of a cul-de-sac. Offered at $139,900. Hall. Vendor may carry financing. Videotape of this property at NRS Office. Offered at $149,000. GARDENER'S DELIGHT NORTH END ROAD TWO BEDROOM SHOWPIECE GLORIOUS SUNRISES Very bright and cheery newly renovated 3 Uniquely designed 3 bedroom home, finished in More and more of us seek the southwestern Glorious sunrises and expansive seaviews bedroom Rancher on .75 acre with established pine and fir, lovely large, bright kitchen, with exposure and this beautiful 2 bedroom house come with this lovely 3 bedroom home. garden at the rear presently growing pine cabinets, pine ceilings in living room and comes into this category. Immaculately finished Features fireplace and two bathrooms with 177 raspberries, strawberries and asparagus with kitchen. All this plus a family room. Split level inside with oak cabinets and beautiful sliding feet of frontage on North End Road. The view approximately 17 fruit trees of apple, cherry, and easy living on 1.97 acres. Carport and brass leaded doors opening to the living room, overlooks Wallace and Galiano Islands and the plum, peach and pear. One of the best values on sundeck yet to be built. $145,000. and two large bedrooms. A really trim garden Trincomali Channel and Houston Passage. the market today. Offers to $118,900. easy to keep up, with fencing that could easily Semifinished daylight basement includes large accommodate an animal or two on this 1 acre. workroom. Double carport is high enough to $139,700. accommodate an R.V. $149,900.

SEMI-WATERFRONT HERITAGE HOME BUILT WITH LOVE IN MIND OCEAN VIEW Lovely treed .69 acre building lot with far This 1916 heritage home with an established B One bedroom home nestled among trees in a Two bedroom home, tastefully decorated, low reaching views of Trincomali Channel and & B is set on a large parcel of 17.42 acres of pocket of sunshine shows as new. Brick maintenance gardens frame paved driveway, directly across the road from the beach. Water arable land. There are approximately 65 fruit fireplace, skylights, glass patio doors to decks brick heatilator fireplace, deck with glass system, hydro and cable available at lot line. Has trees, a barn, and fencing all around the off both living room and dining room make nice panelled railing for viewing trees and ocean. been perced. $82,900. property, oak and fir flooring, some contributions to this little treasure. Wired for Two bathrooms (3-piece and 4-piece ensuite), storage/workshop. Includes washer and dryer, wainscotting, wood ceilings, 2 fireplaces, fir central vacuum system and cable, 15 gpm well. and new stove and refrigerator. .93 acre. Asking kitchen cabinets, and much more. $289,000. Don't miss this pretty island hideaway! .80 acre. Offers to $109,900. $149,000. Buying or Selling? Call Us Today & Let Us Tell You About The NRS Advantage. NRS SALT SPRING REALTT LTD. 537-5515 537-2453 653-4347 MARION SHELLI MARKS- ROBERTSON

WELCOME TO FULFORD HARBOUR

Operating the only Fulford Harbour real estate office has brought us close to the local southend community and provided us with strong background in Fulford Property dealings. If you are interested in the quiet rural lifestyle provided by the southend of Salt Spring, talk to our Fulford realtor Dennis O'Hara. We think you'll appreciate his 17 years of local knowledge.

ANNOUNCEMENT Realtor, Dennis O'Hara, has been elected to membership in the Realtors Land Institute(RLI). The announcement was made by Laurence B. Caldwell, ALC, Ithaca, New York, President of the Institute, which is one of the affiliates of the National Association of Realtors. Mr. O'Hara is -"•""'"•"•If 1 • also a member of the Victoria Real Estate Board. % Members of the Institute are realtors who • specialize in selling, evaluating and developing t land for others. Active in rural land brokerage, LOG HOUSE they are involved in farm, range and timber land Located at the end of a quiet dead end road this Located within walking distance to shops, in addition to recreational and transitional superior south facing acreage and home enjoy school and ferry, this 3 bedroom home has the properties. almost 1000 feet of common boundary with finest quality and privacy. Bird's eye maple famous Ruckle Park. A spring fed pond, organic cabinets and handmade cedar doors and RLI gardens, several fruit trees and an irrigation windows are but a few of the features of this system are but a few of the features of this truly fine Fulford Harbour acreage. Offers to superior West Coast home. Excellent value. REALTORS* LAND Reduced to $169,000. INSTITUTE $205,000.

FOR INFORMATION ON ANY FULFORD HARBOUR PROPERTY CONTACT: Dennis O'Hara NRS Salt Spring Realty, 111 Morningside Road, Fulford Harbour NOW AVAILABLE/ a rural sub-division in the "Beaver Point" area

6.9 AC. ./ * /6.2AC. 1.2 AC 230 ACRES CONTAINING j / £> / /7 23 PARCELS, FULLY SERVICED WITH HYDRO, PHONE, DRILLED WELLS AND DRIVEWAYS.

'TRINCOMALI-VIEW ESTATES"

A RURAL, FARM SETTING AND SPECTACULAR SEAVIEWS

Enjoy year-round sun and a warm exposure from this Information packages are available from our NRS Office superb, south-end development. Property types run and tours may be arranged at your convenience. from the Rocky knoll view lots to those with deep arable soil and cedar groves. The sub-division has been created to blend in with the rural nature of this area and FOR FURTHER enjoys Ruckle Park as its neighbour. Prices are reasonable, and range from $69,000 to $99,000. INFORMATION DUfiMC NRS SALT SPRING REALTY LTD 149 Fulford Ganges Road, P.O. Box 69 Ganges, B.C. VOS 1 EO Telephone: (604) 537-5515

STRICK AUST BRENDA CORNWALL RUSS CROUSE PAUL GREENBAUM MARION MARKS 537-5828 537-2702 537-5203 537-5064 537-2453 Manager

1 GIL MOUAT DENNIS O'HARA LIANE READ SHELLI ROBERTSON NORMAN ROTHWELL 537-4900 653-4101 537-4287 653-4347 537-5103

JIM SPENCER BOB TARA MEL TOPPING DICK TRORY 537-2154 537-5807 537-2426 537-2236

ROSEMARY CALLAWAY MOLLIE ANNE COLSON GILLIAN HANSCHE-PENNY JOHN INCE JUDI PATTISON 539-2515 539-5950 539-5896 539-2559 539-2077 Manager Broker Owner

PENDER ISLAND REALTY LTD. NRS REALTY LTD. P.O. Box 123, P.O. Box 77, Driftwood Centre, Village Bay Road, , B.C. VON 2M0 Mayne Island, B.C. VON 2J0 Telephone: (604) 629-3383 Telephone: (604) 539-2031