$950,000 · Waterfront Cottage on Buck Lake, North Pender Island

RARE OPPORTUNITY: Almost 80' of west-facing waterfront property on pristine Buck Lake with BRAND NEW PRIVATE DOCK! This meticulously renovated cottage offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and tranquil island living. Originally built in 1999 as a garage/workshop and completely gutted in 2020-2021, this property has been expertly transformed into a stylish two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with all work properly permitted and inspected by CRD and BC Technical. Property Highlights: Almost 80' of west-facing waterfront with sunshine until sunset all summer Brand new dock and gangway completed in 2023 (one of only two docks on this stretch!) New balcony off the great room with vinyl membrane floor New patio off kitchen to catch morning sunshine New stone stairs and pathway on the south side New woodland plantings provide privacy from the quiet dead-end road (only hikers pass by) Adjacent to a natural wildlife island - incredible privacy and nature views New, longer driveway with room for two or more vehicles New metal roof and skylights (2022) New board & batten siding with cedar shingle accents New landscaping with large privacy hedge along the entire north boundary Automatic drip irrigation for north-side hedge Structural Features: Extremely well-supported great-room floor (3.5" concrete on top of I-Joists on 12" centers) Concrete slab foundation 2x6 framing Rockwool insulation throughout Three new sliding glass doors and one new window (2023) Electrical & Systems: Upgraded 200 amp electrical service Almost 100% new wiring, fully inspected by BC Technical Wired for EV charging (50 Amp NEMA 14-50 exterior outlet for EV/RV) GFCI outlets in kitchen, bathrooms, and exterior AFCI breakers for all exterior wall outlet circuits Four hardwired smoke detectors in series Heat pump for upper great-room Office area with back-up power for electronics and refrigerator Connected to water and sewer services Three frost-free hose bibs Upstairs: Bright, open plan great-room with living/dining/kitchen areas Living room with built-in home theater screen Wheel chandeliers in living and dining rooms Glue-down engineered hardwood floors Powder room All rooms feature at least one 5/8" shiplap accent wall Gourmet Kitchen: High-end appliances with built-in refrigerator and dishwasher Quartz countertops and farmhouse sink Zellige tile backsplash Custom floating shelves with LED counter lighting ¾ horsepower kitchen garburator Dedicated coffee station with filtered pot-filler and quartz countertop Downstairs: Two comfortable bedrooms Master bedroom with breathtaking lake views Back bedroom with built-in bunk (sleeps 3-4) Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring Newly renovated full bathroom, professionally tiled floor-to-ceiling Stacking washer and dryer in new laundry area Hot/cold bidet seats for both toilets New hot water tank and expansion tank Location Benefits: Easy access from Vancouver Island - only a 45-minute ferry ride from Swartz Bay Buck Lake is the main reservoir for Magic Lake Estates No motors allowed on the lake - peaceful swimming and paddling Affordable boat moorage available at nearby Thieves Bay (one year costs what one month costs at Sidney/North Saanich Marina) Perfect as a weekend retreat or full-time residence on one of the Southern Gulf Islands' most desirable locations.