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Residential Development Property Powell River, BC ® Residential Development Property Powell River, BC Jason Zroback Jamie Zroback [email protected] [email protected] 1 (604) 414-5577 1 (604) 483-1605 ® Marketing British Columbia to the World® “The Source” for Oceanfront, Lakefront, Islands, Ranches, Resorts & Land in British Columbia www.landquest.com www.landquest.com Residential Development Property Powell River, BC PROPERTY DETAILS LOCATION Located in the Cranberry community of Powell Listing Number: 21144 River, BC. Property borders Ortona Avenue to the west, Drake Street to the North with D.A. Evans $599,000 Price: Park across the street, Crown Avenue to the east, Taxes (2021): $1,652.22 and undeveloped acreage to the south. Size: 2.99 acres AREA DATA With a population of 20,000, this friendly seaside DESCRIPTION town offers ‘big city’ amenities and luxury services Powell River is extremely low in housing inventory without the ‘big city’ parking and traffic hassles. A and the demand to construct new subdivisions is at full-service hospital, medical, dental, chiropractic, an all-time high. physiotherapy and massage therapy clinics, health and beauty spas, a newly renovated recreation This 2.99 acre property is an infill lot in the complex, full banking facilities, marine services, Cranberry neighborhood, across from a park and outdoor guides and outfitters, plus a wide range of within walking distance to elementary and high retail outlets, art galleries, gift shops and fine dining schools. There is a community grocery store at the are all within easy access. end of the block, as well as a beer and wine store and neighborhood pub nearby. The Upper Sunshine Coast, from Saltery Bay to Desolation Sound, boasts approximately 1,900 The land is flat which makes it ideal for land hours of sunshine annually. Summer temperatures development and building houses. The property vary from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius (70–90 degrees is zoned R2 which allows for duplex construction. Fahrenheit) while winter temperatures are mild. There is a possibility to rezone the property to RECREATION some form of multifamily development. Boating The community is in serious need of affordable Protected by Vancouver Island to the west, the homes and this property would make a good Strait of Georgia is a boater’s gateway to the most project to fill that demand. Because the land is flat, dramatic coastal scenery in the world. Due to it is ideal to build level entry or patio homes. the mild temperatures and warm pacific currents of the Strait of Georgia, boating is a year-round DIRECTIONS activity on the Sunshine Coast. Discover Savary Island, laced with long white sand beaches and the Contact Listing Agent. gorgeous deserted bays of Hernando, Redonda ® www.landquest.com and Cortes Island in the calm, warm waters of Golf Year-Round Desolation Sound. For those who love to golf year-round, the Sunshine Coast is the place to be. The 18-hole, Protected waters make the Upper Sunshine Coast a par 72 Myrtle Point Golf Course and Clubhouse prime destination for ocean kayaking and canoeing. is located in the foothills of the Coast Mountains. Popular spots include Jervis Inlet, Chatterbox This Les Furber designed course offers four sets Falls, Hardy, Nelson, Savary and Cortes Island, the of tees for all levels of ability. A fully stocked pro- Copeland Islands Marine Park and the numerous shop, driving range, putting green and Canadian islets and quiet bays of Desolation Sound. Eco- Professional Golfers’ Association membership tours, kayak and canoe rentals for day trips, as ensure a first-class golfing experience. Golf cart well as fully outfitted, guided expeditions can be rentals are available, plus shower-equipped locker booked locally. rooms. After the game, enjoy a meal at the Orca Bar and Grill. Enjoy easy road access to the many lakes and rivers. The area boasts more than 50 freshwater Fish and Seafood lakes surrounded by thousands of hectares of pristine coastal forests. Inland Lake is known The Sunshine Coast is truly a fishing mecca. for its level, 14 km trail which can accommodate Whether you are reeling in a salmon or jigging wheelchairs and strollers. You may prefer a day for cod, fly fishing for cutthroat, rainbow trout and of paddling the calm, clear waters of a peaceful steelhead salmon or trolling for Kokanee in one lake, or, you can take on the challenge of a 35 mile of the region’s spectacular lakes, you will not be (57 km) canoe route which includes 8 lakes and 5 disappointed! portages. Dinner is fresh and never far away, as the region’s lakes teem with trout and, at certain times of the year, steelhead salmon! ® www.landquest.com International Dive Destination popular wilderness trails. Maps and detailed Known internationally as the “Dive Capital of information regarding hiking routes and activities Canada,” the Upper Sunshine Coast was rated are available 5 minutes away at the Powell River by Rodales Dive Magazine as “The #1 Best Visitor Centre. Overall Dive Destination in the World” for 2006. A predator-free dive habitat, the coastal waters There are numerous biking routes well suited to boast a visibility range of up to 30 metres (98 feet). beginner, intermediate and advanced off-road Especially clear waters during the winter months riders. Once again, the Visitor’s Centre is the place make for excellent viewing of the area’s wolf eel to go for detailed maps and trail descriptions. and giant octopus. One of the area’s leading diving attractions is located in the waters in front of Saltery Arts and Culture Bay Provincial Park. The Emerald Princess, a 2.5 Named the Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, metre (8 foot) bronze statue of a mermaid located Powell River is home to many artists, performers, below 18 metres (59 feet) of water attracts dive musicians and writers. Every two years choirs from enthusiasts from around the world. Other dive around the world arrive in Powell River to participate sites include several wrecks, the Okeover Caves in Choral Kathaumixw, a four-day extravaganza and numerous coastal boat dives which highlight of performances by youth and adult choirs. The the diverse and colorful underwater world of the Powell River Academy of Music, founded in 1990, BC coast. has spawned no less than six local choirs, several of which perform and tour internationally. In addition Hike, Bike and Climb to founding Kathaumixw, the Academy operates The Sunshine Coast’s thousands of hectares of the Symphony and Opera Academy of the Pacific, untouched forest and coastal mountains make two weeks of master classes and performances for unbeatable mountain biking, hiking and rock which offer aspiring professional musicians an climbing. Thousands of kilometres of off-road opportunity to train with internationally renowned access and trail networks facilitate easy day trips conductors and musicians. to scenic viewpoints, lakes, rivers, streams and surrounding mountains. Festivals April through September cultural and outdoor The 170 km (106 mi) Sunshine Coast Trail events include Festival of Writers, Men’s and accommodates everyone from day hikers to ultra- Ladies’ Malaspina Open Golf Tournaments, marathoners. Easy to get to with more than twenty Algerine Passage Sailing Race, Choral access points along the way, hikers are rewarded Kathaumixw, Symphony and Opera Academy of with abundant wildlife, gorgeous lookout points and the Pacific, Sunshine Music Folk Festival at Palm stunning westerly views of the Strait of Georgia Beach, Blackberry Festival, art studio and garden and its emerald islands. The trail is extremely tours and the Fall Fair. During the month of August, well maintained, and hikers can take advantage Texada Island plays hosts to tourists who come to of camping facilities and lodging located along the enjoy the Sandcastle Weekend and the annual route. jazz festival, Jazz on the Rocks. During the spring and summer months, take advantage of guided hikes or let the local hiking club introduce you to some of the region’s most ® www.landquest.com HISTORY Heritage and City Designations In 1995, the original Powell River townsite area was Powell River Name designated by the Canadian federal government as Powell River was named after Dr. Israel Wood a National Historic District. In 1995 Powell River Powell, who was British Columbia’s first was incorporated as a separate district municipality Superintendent of Indian Affairs from 1872 to 1889. and received full city status in 2005. In 1881, Dr. Powell was travelling up the BC coast in a ship named the Rocket and when a short river MAP REFERENCE draining a large lake was spotted on the coastline, it was decided that the sites would be named in his 49°52’12.21”N and 124°31’56.27”W honour as Powell River and Powell Lake. BOUNDARIES Pulp and Paper Industry Please see mapping section (all boundaries are With the establishment of logging camps in the approximate). Powell River area in the 1880s, Powell River became a regular stop for the ships of the Union INVESTMENT FEATURES Steamship Company. The area’s deep harbour and the energy potential that would be available Residential Development Property. from a dammed Powell River convinced three men from Minnesota, Dr. Dwight Brooks, Anson Brooks SERVICES and M.J. Scanlon, to build the largest pulp and paper mill in Western Canada. • Municipal water to lot line • Hydro to lot line In 1909, after purchasing the pulp lease owned by • Sewer available the Canadian Industrial Company and the water rights of Powell Lake from the Pacific Coast Power IMPROVEMENTS Company, Brooks and Scanlon incorporated The Powell River Company. By 1912, the Powell River Vacant site. Mill was built and in operation and by the mid- 1960s, it was the highest producer of wood fibre ZONING pulp and paper newsprint in the world.
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