Denman Island Retreat or Hobby Farm

3.2 peaceful acres. Fenced and cross fenced. Open pasture area and forested areas. Now has small poultry operation*. Egg sales alone qualify for "farm status" and about $1200 reduction in property taxes. Has small barn originally set up for horses - now used for poultry. Several other out-buildings of varying value used for poultry operation. Solid woodshed and garden tool storage near house. Area around house is deer-proof fenced. Low maintenance landscaping around house. House was built in 2005 by qualified journeyman carpenter. No "gulf island special" here.

20 foot by 25 foot garage workshop added in fall of 2010.   Building is detached from house.

Property is a short / easy walk distance to  a waterfront Provincial Park.  Paved road to property and to park. 

Good quality year round well supplies water. 

Denman Island is a rural community a short ferry ride from Vancouver Island.  The nearest city is Courtenay -  about 15 minutes from the ferry terminal.  Courtenay, in the Comox Valley, has all the usual services -   medical services,  theatres,  shopping including Costco, Wal-Mart,  Canadian Tire, Safeway, etc.    Ferry service to Denman Island starts at 6 AM and runs until 11 PM - Ideal for commenter's to jobs in the Comox Valley. 

September 2011 - property is being listed by a ReMax agent (Denman Island). 

*continuance or takeover of poultry operation is totally optional and open to negotiation.