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*SPECULATION VACANCY TAX & FOREIGN BUYER BAN EXEMPT* Seclusion and convenience entwine amidst the rugged beauty of British Columbia's Gulf Islands. Located only ten minutes by boat from Vancouver Island's Canoe Cove Marina, this 6.2-acre paradise offers the solitude of a private island without isolation. With over 2,700 feet of ocean frontage, residents enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding islands, Mount Baker, and the Olympic Mountain range. The mild climate ensures year-round comfort. The property includes a 62' dock, and deep-water moorage for easy access. Built in 1985, the luxurious main house features natural materials such as cedar roofing, oak and marble flooring, stone and marble fireplaces, and etched glass windows. This four-bed, four-bath retreat includes his and hers master bedrooms with studies and ensuites, an indoor pool house with hot tub, formal and informal dining rooms, a vaulted-ceiling great room with wet bar, library, glass ceiling atrium, chef???s kitchen, outdoor patio with wood-fired oven, games room, self-contained guest/caretaker/nanny suite, and a top floor widow's walk offering elevated sea views. The manicured grounds include tranquil meadows among Garry oak, Fir, Cedar, and Arbutus. West coast style paths, wide enough for golf carts and lit by classical lampposts, wind around a fully-lit outdoor tennis court and five additional cottages. Perfect for guests and extended family, these cozy cottages each feature one or two bedrooms, a kitchen and living room, satellite dish and internet connection, as well as patios and balconies overlooking the sea or Pym pond. The island is fully connected to the BC Hydro grid, with a backup water connection to Vancouver Island, a diesel generator, two massive freshwater holding tanks, island-wide fire suppression stations, and several outbuildings for tools, vehicles, and firewood.