PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

This is an Incredible Equestrian property, and so MUCH MORE ! This 48.28 acre peninsula features over 5,000 ft of Quennell Lake shoreline on Vancouver Island & feels like your own private island, offering a rare blend of easy road accessibility & seclusion. As it is located within the Nanaimo airport aerodrome it makes floatplane access to your door easy and extremely unique. Vancouver Harbour or airport is a 20 minute fight away. Quennell Lake is one of Canada’s top bass fishing spots, and is also home to an abundance of trout. You can fish, boat, water ski, swim, paddleboard & kayak to your heart's content . The property is set up for the discerning equestrian. It includes a covered arena a barn, paddocks, several fenced pastures and a large open pasture area, with a natural water border allowing for freedom & forage for livestock. Current owner has farm status is in place with a history of cattle and hay production. Price is listed in US dollars Canadian dollars it is $3,490,000 + GST

DETAILS

Home Features

• The 3658 sq. Ft main residence is a warm, inviting, bright & spacious, country style home with lots of wood accents, and large picture windows showcasing the lake, sunsets and sunrises and stunningly beautiful views of the lake, mountains & the property. The warmth of a wood burning insert, plus two woodstoves, along with electric heat & a heat pump add to the warmth of the home You can enjoy the outdoors all year long from the covered area of the extra large deck overlooking the lake. The home has 3 bedrooms, + a rec room and a bedroom downstairs with potential to make it & the bedroom into suite or Airbnb as they each have their own exterior door . The 2 bed, bright, 2 bath cottage is ideal for guests, extended family or addition income. There is also a workshop which could be used as flex space, perhaps for a lounge and/or another tack room.

Lot Features

• The property offers incredible potential for a variety of uses, along with potential to subdivide further. It has 3 different land use zones within the Nanaimo Regional District : Approximately 6.38 acres is in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), and also has local AG1 (agriculture) zoning. There is a 5 acre separately titled parcel zoned RR2 while the remaining 36.9 acres is in the AG1 zoned and can be subdivided further - buyer to do their own due diligence. Furthermore, the ALR zoning offers potential to add up to 10 camp sites, hosting of events and agritourism use. The property has some gently rolling hills with some flat areas, and is partially treed. It is a true haven for horses and other livestock. Birds also love it here, and many types can be viewed. This property is located close to the Nanaimo airport, the BC ferries and amenities including shopping. This truly is an exceptional property and needs to be viewed to be appreciated. Book your private showing today.

Horse Facility Features

• 5 stall barn,
• heated tack room,
• automatic waters,
• 4 run out stalls,
• A hay loft.
• 110'x72 covered riding arena
• Several individually fenced pasture areas with shelters
• Large open pasture area
• Room for freedom and forage
• Cattle feeding station