Gulf island home with water view. Boater's paradise!

Move-in ready gulf island home. Well-built 1100 sq ft house and large garage, well, septic on 1.62 acres on Mudge Island, BC. Boat-access only island. A hidden gem off the coast of Cedar, just South of Nanaimo. *See link for additional photos, floorplans. While this isn't waterfront property, it's close! This South-facing property has water views toward Stuart Channel and Cedar. Views ...without water front prices. **Ask about option to buy transferable lifetime marina membership. The house has many recent updates and is well equipped for year-round comfort. Two bedrooms, one bath, open living and dining area and recently updated kitchen with new appliances. Heated by energy-efficient heat pump as well as a wood stove. Serviced by high speed internet (Telus Fibre) and BC Hydro. Large sunny patio connects the home to 22x30 garage with workshop, storage, and covered patio with propane and wood fired pizza oven. A great space for entertaining. Explore quiet beaches and nearby Dodd Narrows park - a popular whale watching spot for close-up orca sightings. Mudge Island BC is secluded but not off grid. We have high speed internet and hydro service, but no scheduled BCferries service. Access is by private boat or water taxi from Gabriola Island (5 minutes) Cedar or Nanaimo. Mudge's population varies seasonally, from approximately 150 residents in winter to a peak of over 300 on summer weekends. Residents include retirees and working folks, some young families. Everyone shares a sense of responsibility for this gem of an island that remains off the beaten path. Community members host fundraisers and craft fairs for firefighting equipment and other projects throughout the year. Most shopping is done off-island, with the exception of a few craft fairs, bake sales and home-based businesses (mechanics, tree fallers, RMT, artisans and artists, potters, and many builders and handymen live and work on Mudge) Most anything you need can be purchased and boated over from nearby Gabriola Island or Nanaimo. Local barge companies provide transport for vehicles, oversized materials and moving vans. See website linked to this add for more information about Mudge Island, additional photos and to arrange a showing. (water taxi transportation provided)