When it comes to British Columbia's islands, Vancouver Island tends to get the biggest spotlight — it is by far the largest. But, the waters off of the coast are dapples with countless smaller islands, each as scenic and private as the next.
One group of islands, located at the northern end of the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the mainland, is the Discovery Islands; they're all located within the Strathcona Regional District.
And one of these, Read Island, is where you'll find 2 Evans Bay Road. The stunning waterfront estate just hit the market for $3,990,000. Located near the midpoint of the island, which has a population of just ~80, this listing is as rare as they come.
Originally constructed in 1995, the property is laid out across a sprawling eight acres, with nearly 1,000 sq. ft of waterfront land and a 100-ft private dock. The estate includes 6,600 sq. ft of living space, five bedrooms, and three bathrooms, which are spread out across numerous structures.
Specs
- Address: 2 Evans Bay Road, Read Island
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Size: 6,600 sq. ft
- Lot Size: 8.22 acres
- Price: $3,990,000
- Listed By: Paul Hague, Nicole Eastman, Sotheby's International Realty Canada
The main house features a beautiful wraparound patio that provides panoramic views of Evans Bay, while the interior is complete with a collection of high-end kitchen appliances, a living space that welcomes in the natural light, and a spacious primary bedroom equipped with an ensuite bath.
Three additional living structures, each with their own unique character and style, are also waiting to be discovered: the Rose Cottage, Sunroom Cabin, and Bunkhouse. The latter makes use of classic timber post-and-beam construction, and features a huge central living space, brick furnace, and its own patio and outdoor space.
Our Favourite Thing
It wouldn't be a stretch to say that this estate is its own little world, with its own ecosystem — and economy. The waters the property sits against are home to top-tier salmon, crab, and prawns, as well as prolific oyster beds practically just outside your door... shellfish harvesting license included.
Down near the water, you'll also find a unique Japanese teppanyaki house, which features a central iron griddle used in Japanese-style cooking, two Quonset Hut workshops, and a power shed. Furthermore, three additional cabins have received construction approval, which means even more living space is just waiting to be added.
The estate is "off-the-grid" in the sense that it's very remote, but it's also off-the-grid in the literal way; it runs off of solar and wind power, while also being equipped with a substantial battery bank, and two backup generators. The property even includes a 125-ft drilled well and on-site water treatment plant, which serve as the property's water source.
Indeed, this property is as one-of-a-kind as the lifestyle opportunity it presents.
WELCOME TO 2 EVANS BAY ROAD
EXTERIOR
MAIN HOUSE
THE BUNKHOUSE
JAPANESE TEPPANYAKI HOUSE
This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio.
