500 Smelt Bay Rd, Cortes Island

$869,000 |   MLS® Number  953361

House for sale in Cortes Island, Cortes Island, 500 Smelt Bay Rd, 953361 | Realtylink.org

House for sale, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Style
Main Level Entry With Lower Level(s)
Year Built
1973
Floor Area
2,176 sqft
Lot Size
56,628 sqft
Gross Property Tax
$1,666 /year
Zoning
R1
Amenities
Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Eating Area, French Doors, Soaker Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Accessible Entrance, Primary Bedroom on Main, Balcony, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Low Maintenance Yard, See Remarks, Guest Accommodations, Storage Shed, Aluminum Frames, Garden Window(s), Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Vinyl Frames, Window Coverings, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Basement, Bike Storage, Fire Alarm
View
Ocean
Additional Features
Acreage, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Irregular Lot, Level, Marina Nearby, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Southern Exposure, In Wooded Area, See Remarks

Spectacular 1.3 acre property with 3 bed, 1 bath home and separate guest house in sought after Smelt Bay, only a 3 minute walk to the sandy beach! Nestled among cedar and fir trees, the house and garden sit in a sunny clearing with a peak a boo view of the ocean. The home features an open plan kitchen, dining, living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights creating a bright and spacious feeling throughout. Sliding glass doors open from the dining area onto a sunny deck - perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The living room is anchored with an impressive wall to wall stone fireplace with woodstove insert providing a warm and cozy ambiance in the cooler months. The home also has 3 large and airy bedrooms, a fully updated bathroom, a second living room on the lower level and an east facing patio. The gorgeous, newly renovated 1 bedroom guest house has a spa like bathroom, it’s own private patio under a grapevine covered trellis, and comes fully furnished- a turnkey space for guests or rentals. The stunning and private backyard is an oasis full of beautifully manicured gardens and mature fruit trees/vines including apple, peach, cherry, plum, fig, hazelnut, kiwi and grape, as well as berry bushes, a herb garden and continuously blooming perennial beds. Little pockets of serene areas to sit and enjoy a coffee or a book are scattered all around including numerous benches, a meditation platform in the forest, and a picnic table in the garden. A rare find, this property is perfect for year round residents, a multi-family homestead or an elevated seasonal getaway. Reach out for a full list of updates and more property information.