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Gulf Islands 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• British Columbia. 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.