Live the Dream
A one-of-a-kind spectacular Saturna Island peninsula is for sale. Located between Winter Cove and Veruna Bay, thisis one of the most stunning and unique properties in the Southern Gulf Islands.Beauty, serenity, privacy and nature surround you. This property is an almost 5-acre peninsulawith a deep-water moorage dock located in beautiful and protected Winter Cove.The dock is one of only three private docks in Winter Cove. New docks are nolonger permitted in the Southern Gulf Islands which makes this property evenmore exceptional.
You also have stairs to your own private sunny beach and an additional greatsandy beach at your own private point. Sunrisesand sunsets are both spectacular from this exceptional location. Enjoyexcellent boating, kayaking, rowing, and paddle boarding from your dock.
There is a main residence, and a separate guest residence. The main residence is 1537 square feet, with onebedroom and one bath. There is a separate 418 square foot building that has a265 square foot guest room and bath as well as a 153 square foot equipment andstorage room. The existing residence wasoriginally designed as a guest cottage and a 2-car garage with a main residenceplanned to be constructed later. Thisbuilding could be converted to the original concept and a main house built outnear the point.
Livesustainably
Sustainable and efficient ocean loop geo-exchange radiant in-floorheat, heats the buildings. A roof water catchment system provides for potablewater and has state of the art filtration. There is an 18,000 US gallon storage tank for the water catchment systemwith an attached room for storage. There are also two existing wells on thesite. One is used for wateringlandscaping.
Live your bestlife
The finest materials and construction methods were utilized in these one-of-a-kindjewel box buildings built for an architect/owner. The stone and cedar shingle residence utilizesheavy timber
glue-lam beamconstruction with vaulted ceilings. Itshowcases some of the very finest stonework and craftmanship available. All of the cabinets are custom built in riftwhite oak. The doors are 8’ tall custom doors made withquartersawn white oak. The interior trimis all vertical grain fir, with vertical grain fir paneled ceilings. The magnificent stone fireplace, that is theheart of the home, has an efficient modified Rumford firebox that reflects heatback into the home. It also has apropane log-lighter.
The heated floors are largeformat slate tile. The patios are alsoslate, with additional slate and hand textured granite on-site for expansion,if desired. The metal roof is exceptionally crafted and was installed by FlynnCanada. There is expansive natural lightwith large windows and skylights. Thewindows are Loewen aluminum clad on the outside with fir interiors. Amenities include heated towel bars, heatedshower walls, a heated bidet, hard wired security and fire alarm system,built-in audio and an in-house vacuum system. The residence is wired for an ultra-flexible lighting and audio controlsystem. There is plenty of power to theproperty with a 400 amp underground electrical service. Excellent high-speed internet is available.
The appliances include top of the line Miele refrigerator and freezer,dish washer and a Viking propane gas range and microwave.
The property is located next to a beautiful swimming beach and a shortwalk away from Winter Cove Park and other great hiking trails. The property is a 10 minute drive from thegeneral store and a 15 minute drive from the ferry.