Turnkey Oceanfront Cabin in Okeover Inlet - Desolation Sound Jamie Zroback jamie@landquest.com 1 (604) 483-1605 Jason Zroback jason@landquest.com 1 (604) 414-5577
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Turnkey Oceanfront Cabin in Okeover Inlet Desolation Sound PROPERTY DETAILS Listing Number: 16079 Price: $275,000 Taxes (2015): $1,197.57 Zoning: SIZE Rural 0.32 of an acre + common property LOCATION This property is situated at the southern mouth of Grace Harbour in Okeover Inlet, within world renowned yachting destination Desolation Sound. This property is easily accessible as there is a government wharf only a few minutes boat ride away in protected waters. This government wharf in Okeover inlet is a 20 minutes drive north from the Town of Powell River where all modern amenities are available. DIRECTIONS Contact Listing Broker DESCRIPTION Take in amazing seascapes of pristine Okeover Inlet while relaxing in the tastefully finished living space of this complete turnkey property. I cannot stress enough this is a complete turnkey property! Everything you would ever wanted including tools, dishes, Bosch washer/dryer, stereo system, flat screen TV, new furniture and many other items. Almost everything is new as the owners only had two summers of use out of it. What makes this offering unique is that you have the remote getaway feeling but you are only a few minutes boat ride from the government wharf in Okeover Inlet where you have access to all modern amenities. The waters in which this property is located are very protected compared to other recreational areas enabling access in most weather conditions. This retreat is located within the popular strata development of Grace Harbour and includes a community water system and a very large common area to be enjoyed by all. The cabin is surrounded by lush coastal forest including towering Cedar, Fir and Arbutus trees. Cabin Details The West Coast designed cabin fits will with its natural surroundings. The exterior of the home is nicely finished with cedar siding and is surrounded by a wrap around deck in front with a 16 x 20 area for entertaining including fire pit. There is a well built stairway from the cabin right down to the ocean that includes another 15 x 10 deck right at water s edge. With approximately 1,100 ft 2 of finished living space, 640 ft 2 on the main floor and 450 ft 2 upstairs the interior is finished in solid tongue and groove pine (walls and ceiling) with laminate wood flooring throughout. The main floor is very spacious with its open concept and vaulted ceiling including a large
kitchen and living room with huge windows and sliding glass doors providing lots of sunlight and ever changing views. Kitchen The large kitchen equipped with full size electric fridge, propane stove, double sink, tons of storage and cabinet space. Wrap around breakfast bar in kitchen offering plenty of seating for entertaining. Living Room A wall mounted flat screen TV and wood stove with natural slate flooring are surrounded by beautiful new furniture. Bathroom Upstairs you will find a 4 piece bath with full tub, shower and Envirolet eco friendly remote composting toilet and a Bosch high-efficiency front load stacker washer/dryer Bedrooms Upstairs you will find two large bedrooms with built in closets completely furnished. In the middle of the bedroom at the top of the stairs is a loft with a brand new futon. Decks Expansive wrap around deck with large 16 x 20 sitting deck off the side of the home. An additional 15 x 10 deck at the beach overlooks the ocean. There is shellfish right at the bottom deck (oysters, clams, mussels) so need to go anywhere to get your dinner. All Professionally Constructed The construction of the cabin has been professionally done by local a local builder, including all plumbing and gas fitting completed by professional tradesmen to code. The wood stove was installed and inspected to regulation. Entire house is wired to code with 110 volts. Complete Off the Grid Power System The electric energy star rated fridge, Bosch stacker washer/dryer and flat screen TV are run by a off the grid solar power system with a diesel generator for back up. The 24 V solar competent has 6 panels
representing almost 500 watts of continuous solar power charging 4-6 volt deep cycle batteries. This electrical system is located within a locked storage and utility room and fully powers everything in the home. This electrical setup has its own control and monitoring system, 6500 watt diesel generator with a 4000 watt inverter providing 110 volts to the home. There is even a back up 3500 watt Honda gas generator as a true fail safe. A brand new top of the line charge controller ensures all power available is utilized in the most efficient way. The system is completely expandable to accommodate any future energy requirements. Community Water System The home is part of the community water system which is government tested and approved for fresh clean drinking water supplied directly to the house. Moorage There is a boot mooring system at the front of the property so you can moor your boat safely from the changing tides, waves, etc. Option to Purchase Welded Aluminum Boat There is also an option to buy a 18 welded aluminum boat with a 115 hp Evinrude outboard, 9.9 hp Mercury kicker, chart plotting GPS and set up for fishing, crabbing or prawning to make this property a true turnkey. AREA DATA Lund Only a few minutes drive from the government wharf or a 15 minute boat ride the community of Lund consists of a grocery and liquor store, gas station, a couple of restaurants, pub, marine mechanics, seafood shop, tour and recreation services. The area of Lund was established in 1899 when the Thulin Brothers started to build the hotel, which is still in use today. Recently the hotel has changed ownership and is currently under a major renovation due to be complete before summer. For most of the early years Lund served as a port for fisherman. Today Lund thrives on its attraction from tourists. Desolation Sound, Savary Island, Harwood Island, Bliss Landing and the Copeland Islands are areas of interest and are all located in a close proximity to the property. The area is rich in natural beauty and abundant with sea life. The area is also rated among the best in the World for its scuba diving. Powell River Powell River with a population of 22,000 is the largest center closest to the property, a 15 minute drive south. Powell River is an increasingly popular community to live because of its low cost of living and a quality standard of life. So many natural wonders surround this area. From the ocean at your door step to a choice of 100 some odd lakes all within a short drive. Myrtle Point Golf Club is fantastic and challenging championship par 72 course. The recreation complex has 2 sheets of ice, swimming pool, workout facility, aerobics, whirlpool, sauna and a theatre. Practically any type of sport can be found in the community weather you are a player or a spectator. RECREATION One of the best-kept secrets of Desolation Sound is Okeover Arm. Situated at the start of Desolation Sound, the warm waters of Okeover inlet are a haven for wilderness kayaking, canoeing and sailing. These inviting waters are also home to a large mariculture industry, in particular oysters and clams.
Okeover Arm Provincial Park is located on Okeover Arm, a long neck of water along the east side of the Malaspina Peninsula on the northern Sunshine Coast. Visitors and paddlers will enjoy the 4-hectare park s waterfront setting and small campground. There are hiking trails that wind through lightly forested uplands, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, fishing, diving and boating. The park is the choice of paddlers intent on exploring Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park, BC s largest marine park, and is also an ideal launching spot for kayakers who plan to paddle the sheltered waters of the Malaspina Inlet. Divers can explore the Okeover Caves on the east side of Okeover Arm. The sheer rock wall descends straight down; there are two caves, the deeper is at 27 to 30 metres. There are facilities for divers in Lund that include dive-kayak rentals, charters and air fills. This park offers 14 vehicle accessible campsites and 4 tent only sites on a first-come, first-served basis - campsite reservations are not accepted. The 14 vehicle accessible sites are open seasonally and the 4 tent only sites are open all year. Except in the busiest summer months, you ll probably have your choice of any of the walk-in sites in the forest beside Okeover Arm. Part of the campsite and day use area is situated on a traditional Sliammon Fist Nations archeological site. There are interpretive signs explaining the significant aspects of the site. Although this park does not have a boat launch, there is a boat launch immediately adjacent to the park. Please note that the boat launch is only recommended for use during high tides and with 4 wheel drive vehicle. The fishing in the surrounding is excellent and there are many local charter fishing boats eager to prove it. Not interested in fishing? Head out on the boat for a day trip and explore the Copeland Islands Provincial Marine Park or the spectacular sights of world famous Desolation Sound Provincial Marine Park. Kayaking in the area is very rewarding, especially around the bays and islets of the nearby Copeland Islands Provincial Marine Park, a group of pristine islands situated north of the Lund Harbour. The sea life is abundant with seals, fish, sea stars, water fowl and the occasional whale. Watch for bald eagles too. Or snorkel, swim or sunbathe from the sandy shores of tropical Savary Island which is just minutes away by water taxi. The unpaved roadways, winding trails and friendly islanders make it a relaxing place to bike or hike. Accessible by boat, Mitlenatch Island Provincial Marine Park is a bird watcher s paradise but is also home to interesting and unusual flowers, foliage and butterflies, not to mention the seals and sea lions. The nearby Sunshine Coast Trail offers great scenic hikes. It begins at Sarah Point, near the mouth of Okeover Inlet and ends in Saltery Bay at the southern end of the Malaspina Peninsula. Accessible from several points along the route, hikers can plan short day hikes, overnight hikes or longer multi-day hikes. It is strongly suggested that you obtain information about the trail (i.e. water, private property, wildlife, etc) before hiking any sections. The Sliammon Nation offers a First Nations cultural experience. Native to the area, this west coast nation offers traditional canoe trips and longhouse ceremony with meal.
Purchase a Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence and try your hand at picking oysters or digging clams on the beach at Okeover Inlet. From the shore, several oyster farms can be identified by their white floats across the Inlet. With the warmest waters north of the Baja Peninsula, local scuba diving boasts excellent visibility and truly abundant sea life. Night dives can be spectacular, especially for octopus enthusiasts. Shopping is handy in nearby Powell River. Marine Avenue presents unique shops and quaint galleries not to mention the unusual restaurants and curio stores tucked away around corners. Basically Okeover and Lund are places to get away from it all, relax, unwind and take a deep breath of fresh ocean air. HISTORY Lund For centuries the Lund area was seasonally inhabited by the Coast Salish people where they enjoyed the abundance of berries and shellfish. Lund was first settled by Charlie Thulin (too-lin) in 1889 and he named Lund after his hometown in Sweden. He built the first shack on the harbour and started trading with the Natives. Six months later his younger brother, Fred, joined him. Fred was in his late-teens and didn t speak English so when Charlie went to pick him up at the Union Steamship dock he discovered young Freddie had a shipping tag tied to his arm. While they were logging the area they discovered a demand for accommodations so they built the Malaspina Hotel on the site where Dave s Parking is currently located. It later burned down so a new hotel was built where the current Lund Hotel now stands. As an interesting note, while they were demolishing the remains of the Malaspina Hotel a skeleton was found in the cement pad under the front steps. In 1929 the local residents wanted to build a community hall. They formed the Lund Community Club and beachcombed some logs. John Arpana on Sevilla Island had a mill and he milled the logs for the cost of the fueled that powered the mill. He also kept some of the lumber for building boats. The people of Lund started building the community hall in 1929 and it was accomplished completely by volunteers. It had a hardwood floating dancefloor, banquet kitchen and lower level. The Thulins donated the property to the Community Club but unfortunately the property exchange was never registered so when the Thulins later sold the property, the community hall was sold with it. Today the old hall still stands uphill from the Lund Hotel but in a sad state of repair and no longer usable. Charlie moved to Campbell River and built the Willow Hotel which also later burned down. Freddie married Eda who was also from Sweden. MAP REFERENCE 50 2 33.39 N and 124 45 8.15 W BOUNDARIES Please see mapping section - all boundaries, acreages and measurements are approximate LEGAL SL 12 DL 4600 Plan VR375 LD 37 with interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the Strata Lot as shown on Form I or V PID 003-934-098
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