In British Columbia, Vancouver Island may be the best known island (and for good reason), but it's actually one of many located off the coast of the Lower Mainland. Others, equally as beautiful, include Quadra Island, Texada Island, and, finally: Salt Spring Island.
Salt Spring is one of the larger islands, located just off the coast of Vancouver Island's Duncan, across the water from Delta and Metro Vancouver.
Salt Spring Island is also one of the most populous of the Southern Gulf Islands, with a population of approximately 12,000 people. And it's easy to understand why just by looking at 169 Armand Way, which is currently on the market for $8,650,000.
The property, also known as The Wetherly Estate, was developed over a century ago on a sprawling lot that stretches 30 acres and includes a main country-style home — with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 5,000 sq. ft of living space — plus a guest house, workshop, and an abundance of scenic outdoor space around the property, waiting to be explored and enjoyed.
Specs
- Address: 169 Armand Way, Salt Spring Island
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Size: 5,000 sq. ft
- Lot Size: 30 acres
- Price: $8,680,000
- Listed By: Chris Hobbs, Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Also on the main level you'll find a bathroom, a den and the home's primary bedroom, which includes its own ensuite bathroom.
Our Favourite Thing
The home also includes a unique clinic-like space, complete with its own reception room, as the property is currently home to the Wetherly Inn Spa.
Yes — this means the property owner has a literal in-house spa. (And if you called this address home, you could, too.)
The home's remaining four bedrooms are all housed on the upper level, and are each equipped with their own ensuite bath. Several have their own fireplace, while each one boasts a stately feel — plus, lots of access to sunlight, or even their own balconies.
Just outside of the main home waits a scenic and verdant garden, home to an assortment of beautiful greenery and well-landscaped pathways and lounge spaces. Further beyond that is the guest house, with a full kitchen, dining space, living space, and bedroom, as well as a workshop that doubles as a gym (with its own bar — our preferred type of gym) and recreational space upstairs.
As time becomes an increasingly valuable commodity for so many, the opportunity to step back, even just a little, resonates on a different level. This is the kind of property that allows anybody to do just do that. It's a dream.
WELCOME TO 169 ARMAND WAY
LIVING, DINING, AND KITCHEN
DEN
GUEST HOUSE
WORKSHOP
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
EXTERIOR
This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio.
