This beautiful property offers an oasis of relaxation in a region renowned for natural beauty and escape. Located just a 5 minute walk from beaches and a golf course, with the community of Sandspit minutes away, this home offers a great opportunity for those looking to relocate to this amazing corner of BC.
Sandspit is a small community of approx. 300 people located on Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii. The community has general services, accommodations, an airport, golf course, public harbour, campground, library and food shopping. Haida Gwaii is a group of world-famous islands on the northern coast of BC, rich in First Nations culture and a popular location for fishing adventures, outdoor exploring and kayaking.
This 1960sqft multi-level home sits on a level half acre lot just south of the village centre in a residential area. Its location on the peninsula allows for easy access to beaches both east and west, as well as to the roads that run along both sides of the spit.
Walking up to the covered entryway, the front door opens to a vestibule that provides access to the kitchen, front room and stairs leading to the lower and upper levels. There is attractive laminate flooring throughout the main floor living space, with wood beams and accents providing a cozy, west coast feel. The front room has a vaulted ceiling and large windows, with a wood fireplace and stonework chimney feature wall on one side. The dining room flows from the front room and leads into the adjoining kitchen. A counter-top island with bar seating separates the kitchen from the living room.
The kitchen’s stylish white cabinetry and windows facing the the backyard create a bright space with ample counters and cabinetry. A unique backsplash and stainless steel appliances add to the style, creating an inviting space to cook and entertain! A back door leads to the beautiful and private deck and back garden.
From the open concept main floor there are stairs leading to the upper level and lower level. On the upper level is the spacious primary bedroom and an ensuite bathroom, as well as a second bedroom and a separate bathroom. The lower level features a third bedroom, a family room/media room, and a laundry area.
The backyard is a gardener’s dream. The deck off the kitchen is 20ft x 22ft and adjoining it is a 7ft wide boardwalk which goes around the back of the house to the 19ft x 16ft cement patio which is a great space for a hot tub. The deck off the kitchen has a 16ft electric retractable awning and the barbecue has its own propane line. All of this is surrounded by rose bushes, trees and shrubs, fully fenced and secluded from neighbours. A greenhouse with power and water extends the growing opportunities.
Along with the garage at the side of the home there is a large 1280sqft workshop which offers covered RV/trailer/boat parking on one side and open workspace inside.
The home has had recent renovations, which include new windows and a new roof and many cosmetic upgrades.
While the property is situated on the east coast of Moresby Island there is easy, quick access to the open ocean to the west via Skidegate Inlet which separates Moresby Island and Graham Island.
Sandspit is the only town on Moresby Island and is served by ferry from Graham Island as well as by air at the Sandspit Airport. The region offers spectacular scenery, rich First Nations culture, outstanding west coast fishing and miles of beaches to explore.
Graham Island to the north and Moresby Island to the south are the two largest islands of a group of 1,884 islands in the “Galapagos of the North” archipelago just south of the Alaska panhandle. A 20-minute ferry ride connects Graham and Moresby Islands. The islands are relatively isolated, recreation and native culture being the main attractions. Sport fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking, boating, whale watching, beachcombing and sightseeing are the major recreational activities. Marine and wildlife diversity of the surrounding waters and forests make it an ecological marvel. The economy is largely resource-based with logging, commercial fishing, mining, and tourism being the main industries.
Access to the Queen Charlotte Islands is by ferry from Prince Rupert on the BC mainland, by air from Vancouver to Sandspit and by air from Prince Rupert to Sandspit. Chartering of private planes or boats is also an option.