500 Smelt Bay Rd, Cortes Island

$920,000 |   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

Open House

Saturday, May 18 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.