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1581 Dufour Rd
Sk Whiffin Spit
Sooke
V9Z 0T6
$3,200,000
Residential
beds: 6
baths: 6.0
4,543 sq. ft.
built: 1977
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 924534
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Year Built:
- 1977
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"Salty Towers" Where the harbour meets the sea! A well known waterfront B&B on .82 acres tucked in behind Whiffin Spit. Totalling 6 beds, 6 baths, over 4,249 SQFT, aux buildings, and a deep water dock that is zoned for commercial use. The floor plan is setup to maximize the RU4 zoning (see Supplements). The principle residence offers 4 beds w/ 3 up and 1 on the main. The main floor bedroom currently operates as the "Queen Suite" room with its own private entrance & ensuite (accommodates 2). Attached to the principle residence is what is known as "Harbourside Cottage" (accommodates 4). The flexible accessory building holds both "The Captains Cottage" (accommodates 4) has private deck for guests and an office which currently runs a successful Whale Watching business off the dock. This home offers the perfect opportunity for an owner looking to live and work on the water. Minutes from world class fishing, whale watching, hiking, and town. Visit SaltyTowers.ca
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Detached
- Year built:
- 1977 (Age: 46)
- Living Area:
- 4,543 sq. ft.422.059 m2
- Auxiliary Building Living Area:
- 875 sq. ft.81.29 m2
- Main Building Living Area:
- 3,668 sq. ft.340.768 m2
- Listing General Location:
- Sk Whiffin Spit, Sooke
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 0.82 acre(s)0.332 hectare(s)
- Kitchens:
- 3
- Home Style:
- West Coast
- Construction:
- Wood
- Basement:
- Crawl Space
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Metal
- Levels:
- 3
- Other Structures:
- Guest Accommodations, Workshop
- Total Building Area:
- 4,543 sq. ft.422.059 m2
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 6
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 3
- # 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:
- 2,792 sq. ft.259.385 m2
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 875 sq. ft.81.29 m2
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 876 sq. ft.81.383 m2
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Fireplaces:
- 3
- Fireplace Details:
- Heatilator, Living Room, Propane
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Septic System, Other
- Additional Accommodations:
- Exists
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Propane, Space Heater, Wood
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Warranty:
- No
- Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Partial
- Ocean Front
- West Coast to left on Whiffen Spit to left on Dufour
- Ground Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Jurisdiction name:
- District of Sooke
- Accessibility:
- Ground Level Main Floor
- Bed and Breakfast:
- Exists
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 3
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Leased Equipment:
- Propane Tank
- Property Condition:
- Contact List Licensee
- Exposure / Faces:
- North
- Layout:
- Ground Level Entry With Main Up
- Lot Site Features:
- Dock/Moorage, Level, Private, Rectangular Lot
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 8
- Date Listed:
- Mar 01, 2023
- Original Price:
- 3200000.0
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Salty Towers - an established B&B in Sooke BC
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RU4 Zoning allows for plenty of options.
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Tucked in behind Whiffin Spit. Pictured is the commercial deep water dock.
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A few minute boat ride to world class fishing, beach walking and surfing.
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.84 acres waterfront property
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Just off Whiffin Spit Rd
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The commercial dock allows for businesses to operate off of it legally.
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Entrance to property
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The Captains cottage and Whale Watching office.
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Guests are able to enjoy the private hot tub.
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Principle Living Room
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Principle Living Room View
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Principle sunroom with walkout deck
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Principle dining room with wood burning fireplace
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Principle sitting area with second wood burning fireplace
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Principle Kitchen
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Principle kitchen overlooking sitting area and sunroom.
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Principle Primary Bedroom
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Principle Primary bedroom overlooking ocean
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Primary Bedroom ensuite
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Attached the principle residence - The "Harbourside Cottage" can accommodate up to 4 guests.
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Harbourside Cottage - Private deck.
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Kitchen and 1 bedroom of Harbourside cottage.
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Sitting area of the "Harbourside Cottage" with own wood burning stove and ocean views.
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Harbourside Cottage main bed
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Second sleeping area of the "Harbourside Cottage"
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Harbourside Cottage bathroom
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Whale Watching Office and "Captains Cottage" The Captains Cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests
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Captains Cottage dining area and deck walkout
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Captains Cottage living room
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Captains Cottage secondary sleeping area
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Captains Cottage Kitchen
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Captains Cottage Kitchen
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Captains Cottage Bathroom
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Whale Watching Office Space - WHALE WATCHING BUSINESS NOT INCLUDED IN SALE
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Data was last updated June 8, 2023 at 08:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 19
- Avg list price:
- $949,900
- Min list price:
- $99,500
- Max list price:
- $3,200,000
- Avg days on market:
- 43
- Min days on market:
- 10
- Max days on market:
- 702
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $442.79
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and located in
Sk Whiffin Spit. Average values are
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