500 Smelt Bay Rd, Cortes Island

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. (id:1945)