Rare Retreat, Multi-Family, Co-Own – Steps from Cowichan River
Breathtaking 5-acre private parcel with character home featuring 3 bd, 2 bth, full unfinished basement w workshop, laundry, new water filtration system & ample storage. But the magic extends far beyond the home—this land was designed for community, connection, and possibility!
Multiple additional accommodations make this property ideal for guests, workshops, or gatherings:
29'x29'x13'3" yurt with kitchen & bath addition
Bunkie cabin with 2 sleeping rms, 3-pc bath & living rm
Large community-style kitchen with woodstove
Building with gym, sleeping rm & workshop space
2 composting toilets, outdoor shower & change rm
For those passionate about self-sufficiency, a large enclosed food garden overflows with edible plants & medicinal herbs, while additional outbuildings provide wood & supply storage. With much of the property still untouched, there’s plenty of room to expand and bring your vision to life.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1935
(Age: 90)
Living Area:
3,884 sq. ft.361 m2
Listing General Location:
Du Lake Cowichan, Duncan
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4.0
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
5 acre(s)2.02 hectare(s)
Kitchens:
3
Taxes:
$4,028 /
2024
Construction:
Frame Wood, Shingle-Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Unfinished
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Metal
Total Building Area:
4,864 sq. ft.452 m2
Total Unfinished Area:
980 sq. ft.91 m2
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
5
# Main Level Bedrooms:
1
# Second Level Bedrooms:
1
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
3
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
1
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
2
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
2
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area Main Floor:
938 sq. ft.87.1 m2
Living Area Other Floor:
2,428 sq. ft.226 m2
Living Area 2nd Floor:
518 sq. ft.48.1 m2
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Wood Burning Stove
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Well: Shallow
Sewer:
Septic System
Additional Accommodations:
Exists
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Electric, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Yes
Vinyl Frames
Fencing: Partial, Garden, Outdoor Kitchen
Mayo rd to Skutz falls bridge, turn right on Riverbottom rd West.
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
23'3"7.09 m × 16'1"4.90 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
13'1"3.99 m × 9'5"2.87 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
12'2"3.71 m × 9'4"2.84 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
17'5.18 m × 9'4"2.84 m
Main Floor
Entrance
7'5"2.26 m × 7'2.13 m
2nd Floor
Bedroom
14'4.27 m × 11'3.35 m
2nd Floor
Loft
14'8"4.47 m × 10'2"3.10 m
Lower Level
Storage
17'6"5.33 m × 8'7"2.62 m
Lower Level
Laundry
29'2"8.89 m × 18'2"5.54 m
Lower Level
Storage
17'10"5.44 m × 9'2.74 m
Lower Level
Storage
11'3"3.43 m × 8'7"2.62 m
Other
Rec Room
29'8.84 m × 29'8.84 m
Other
Kitchen
8'9"2.67 m × 5'8"1.73 m
Other
Bedroom
9'2.74 m × 8'2.44 m
Other
Bedroom
9'2.74 m × 8'2.44 m
Other
Living Room
14'5"4.39 m × 8'2.44 m
Other
Kitchen
18'7"5.66 m × 16'8"5.08 m
Other
Gym
20'4"6.20 m × 11'3"3.43 m
Other
Bedroom
13'1"3.99 m × 10'3.05 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
4-Piece
2nd Floor
No
3
3-Piece
Other
No
4
4-Piece
Other
No
3
3-Piece
Assessed:
1030000.0
Assessment year:
2025
Jurisdiction name:
Town of Lake Cowichan
Legal Description:
PARCEL A (DD1278501) OF DISTRICT LOT 18, COWICHAN LAKE DISTRICT
Data was last updated April 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
89
Avg list price:
$829,000
Min list price:
$59,000
Max list price:
$2,599,900
Avg days on market:
36
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
560
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$480.54
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Du Lake Cowichan. Average values are
derived using median calculations.