Decourcy Island, 463 Flewett Drive

Spectacular Island Oceanfront
$180,000 Canadian

Rare 1.14-acre undeveloped Gulf Island oceanfront property ready to build your dream home / cottage. The island is heavily forested & criss-crossed with many hiking trails & gravel roads; ideal for exploring & enjoying all this area has to offer. Access is by boat / float plane.

Decourcy Island Oceanfront Acreage

An absolutely beautiful 1.14-acre oceanfront property with 50 metres (164 ft) of shoreline that enjoys bright sunny SW exposure and picturesque views across Stuart Channel towards Vancouver Island. Truly one of the most attractive acreages on the Island, this property is beautifully forested with mature old growth Fir and a nice complement of Arbutus. This Gulf Island jewel is one of the few properties on Decourcy Island that has never been developed so is still in an undisturbed natural state. The property has moderate high bank frontage, with relatively easy access to the water.

Decourcy Island Oceanfront Acreage

Waterfront properties on Decourcy Island rarely come available let alone one that is undeveloped and ready for a new owner’s dream cottage.

A popular recreational destination, Decourcy Island is located in Northumberland Channel between Nanaimo and Valdes Island. Most residences on the Island are seasonal with many full time residents as well.

Decourcy Island Oceanfront Acreage

There is no scheduled ferry service; access is by boat or float plane. There are scheduled & chartered seaplane services to Vancouver in addition to water taxi services from Vancouver Island. The close proximity to Vancouver Island and the towns of either Nanaimo or Ladysmith complement the availability of supplies and services for both developing your property and simply enjoying spending time on the Island.

Decourcy Island Oceanfront Acreage

Zoning allows for one single family dwelling per lot plus accessory buildings.

Decourcy Island is not serviced - individual properties will need to have services, which include water, septic and electricity put in place. Most residents utilize solar power systems and generators. The availability of water from drilled wells historically has been relatively consistent.

Decourcy Island Oceanfront Acreage

Decourcy Island is approximately 300 acres in size and while it is heavily forested in most areas it is criss-crossed with many hiking trails and gravel roads. One of the Gulf Islands’ most popular marine park Pirates Cove Provincial Marine Park is located on the SE corner of the Island.

Decourcy Island Oceanfront Acreage

Pirates Cove is also your primary loading and offloading terminus, which connects to the road network. Decourcy has interesting flora typically found in the dry interior of BC as well as several stands of Garry Oak. The island features a variety of wildlife including Harbour Seals, Sea Lions, Porpoise, Orca, Gray & Humpback Whale, River otter, black-tailed deer and bald eagles as well as many species of birds.

Decourcy Island Oceanfront Acreage
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