OPEN HOUSE Saturday 1:00-3:00* Tranquil 1.63-Acre Saanichton Homestead! This Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully upgraded, this peaceful half-forested acreage in Saanichton has been our family’s West Coast retreat—ideal for growing food, raising chickens, and living in harmony with nature. The main home offers 3 bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms, a cozy living room, a spacious rec room, and a bright sunroom that doubles as a den or home office for work and relaxation. A breezeway connects to a bright 1-bedroom + den in-law suite—perfect for extended family, guests, or a private workspace. Above, a separate studio suite adds flexibility for family members. Over the past five years, several upgrades to enhance comfort, sustainability, and lifestyle: A 23 kWh solar array now produces over 50% of the home’s electricity Tesla EV charger installed, and Electrical panels upgraded to support modern needs. New heat pumps in both the main house and suite offer efficient year-round comfort. Permanent seasonal accent lighting, smartphone-controlled with infinite colour options for year-round ambience. 18 raised garden beds wrapped in grapevines, raspberries galore, mature plum, apple, and cherry trees, and a 100-foot row of hazelnuts—all supported by 10 fully automatic irrigation zones on the food-producing side of the property. A charming, partially automated chicken coop makes farm-fresh eggs part of your daily rhythm with minimal upkeep. The property has a private patio courtyard, beautifully landscaped with a garden and burbling pond—the perfect spot to relax, entertain, or enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. The 12x12 detached studio offers flexible space for a home gym, art studio, or peaceful retreat. Additional highlights include: 220-wired workshop & woodshed, gutter guards for low-maintenance living, ample parking for RVs or boats, gorgeous mature landscaping and year-round birdsong. This property has space, sustainability, flexibility, and a deep sense of peace and possibility. (id:51532)
