Sointula, 110 Hillside Rd

Discover this enchanting island property situated along the picturesque western shore of Rough Bay in Sointula. Just the width of a frontage road separates you from the ocean—a common feature of the historic, 100-year-old island settlements in this region, guaranteeing the views as there is no development possibility on the frontage. This idyllic homestead boasts 591 feet of frontage with lovely southern and eastern exposures, offering expansive, panoramic views across the bay and along Cormorant Channel, with Vancouver Island in the background. A truly remarkable setting that captures the charm and beauty of coastal living.

Nestled at the corner of Hillside Road and 1st Street, this property offers easy access from Hillside Road. Expansive lawns surround the buildings, with forested areas along the northern side providing natural privacy. Near the residences, you'll find mature fruit trees and low-maintenance garden spaces, adding to the property’s appeal. Three driveways offer convenient access points, while fencing along both roads and gated entry on the oceanside ensure privacy and direct, easy access to the beachfront.

The main residence was built in 2019 and is a 1543sqft rancher-style home situated to take full advantage of the beautiful ocean views. It has been built to be completely off-grid, with solar technology and all the comforts of a modern home, including hot water on demand, baseboard heaters and automatic sensor lights in the pantry, large closets and crawlspace.

The kitchen is central to the home and features a propane range and a large, wood cooking stove. A bar counter provides plenty of prep area as well as extra seating and the nicely lit walk-in pantry provides ample storage.

Engineered oak wood floors reflect the warmth of the natural west coast surroundings, enhanced by the additional details in the custom wood trim features throughout the home, including the beautiful ceiling showcasing the massive central main roof beam, built-in shelving and the fireplace surround. The central living space faces the oceanside, and is open to the kitchen. A wood heat-a-later fireplace brings a beautiful ambiance to the room while large windows and a sliding door let in lots of natural light. The sliding doors lead to a large, covered deck overlooking the oceanfront, with the roof designed in such a way that no posts are required, thus nothing is blocking the ocean views. On either side of the main living space are two separate wings, each with a bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet, both with access to the deck via sliding doors. There is a 3ft crawl space under the home.

This home has been constructed by the owner – a retired long-time general contractor – with attention to detail and quality materials. There is lots of documentation from the building process, and the build is approved through BC Housing’s owner-builder program. The owners are willing to provide a personal home warranty for the remainder of the 10 year period.

A carport with space for three vehicles is attached to the roadside of the home, providing ample room for additional storage units, firewood, or workspace.

The secondary residence, known as 120 Hillside Rd, is a charming 1367sqft 1 and a half story home, with a separate driveway and fenced off from the main home. The kitchen, living space, bathroom and main bedroom are on the first floor, with a dormer-style upper level with a bedroom on one end and office at the other. The home has been updated with baseboard heaters and hot water on demand, it also has a woodstove on tile surround in the living area. There is a covered patio with access from the living room. The home is serviced with electricity through BC Hydro power.

A small shed provides storage for this home.

There is an older 580sqft cottage on the property. This is not used as a residence (per zoning regulations) but could make a lovely studio or workshop space, especially with its proximity to the corner of the property at 1^st St. This building is serviced with BC Hydro electricity.

Other improvements include a detached 37 x 15 ft workshop/storage building between the cottage and the main residence, and a covered shed which used to  house a sawmill at the top of the property.

Domestic water for the property comes from an artesian well just above the secondary residence. The solar power system for the main home includes 8 solar panels mounted on the garage roof and 6 storage batteries in the garage. Each building has its own septic system.

Included in the offering is a 2-year-old self-bagging John Deere ride-on lawn mower, a new electric weed eater and an older gasoline weed eater, plus the furnishings and equipment in the main home (less sellers’ personal effects). The second residence is currently tenanted and the offering will not include the tenants’ personal effects or appliances owned by the tenants.

This is an amazing opportunity to own a beautiful island property, overlooking the ocean and with the potential for income generating with the secondary residence.

Malcolm Island and the town of Sointula offer a picturesque west coast lifestyle. Sointula was originally founded by Finnish immigrants in the early 1900s looking for a better way of life, and that history is still reflected in the town. It has also been an active fishing centre in the region. The community of approx. 800 offers most basic services as well as shopping, restaurants and recreational opportunities.

Accessed by ferry from Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, Sointula has shopping, fuel services, private and public docks, a library and a medical clinic among other amenities. Whale watchers and outdoor enthusiasts favour Malcolm Island for its whale rubbing beaches and hiking trails. Malcolm Island sits at the junction of Queen Charlotte Strait, Broughton Strait and Johnstone Strait off the northern end of Vancouver Island. The region is renowned for whale watching as well as excellent fishing and kayaking/boating.

This area of the British Columbia coast offers a multitude of activities. For those who love to fish and harvest seafood it is plentiful in all respects. The natural beauty and abundance of marine and other wildlife provide endless activity for nature lovers. The region is home to a northern population of resident killer whales (Orcas), and other marine mammals including dolphins, harbour porpoise, porpoise, seals, and wintering sea lions. Other wildlife in the area includes deer, bears, shorebirds, seabirds, loons, and bald eagles. Vast numbers of salmon migrate through these waters providing excellent salmon fishing.