OPEN HOUSE – Sat Aug 23 (2-4pm) This is a well cared for, charming character cottage on .45 acre. Owned by one family for 45 yrs, they are ready to pass the torch on. The cottage is open concept with vaulted wood ceilings, a skylight and windows on all sides to maximize the natural lighting on the main floor. Upstairs you will find one bedroom and a loft space that can be used as an office, dressing area or additional sleeping space. There has been upgrades to windows, roof, deck, flooring & bathroom over the years. There is a south facing deck on the front and a covered deck at the back, leading to a lovely garden with herbs, vegetables, flowers and fruit trees; cherry, plum and figs. The garden is fully fenced to keep out frequently visiting deer. A detached insulated workshop and 3 other sheds. On the Magic Lake water & sewer system. The property backs onto park land with a trail that goes from Buck Lake to Boat Nook (Ocean Access) also within walking distance of Thieves Bay Marina.
Ferry to Otter Bay, follow signs to Magic Lake area, left at ML firehall, right on Privateers, follow road past tennis courts, right on Brigadoon
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
20'5"6.22 m × 19'1"5.82 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
19'11"6.07 m × 9'5"2.87 m
Main Floor
Eating Area
20'5"6.22 m × 15'3"4.65 m
Main Floor
Deck
15'8"4.78 m × 12'3.66 m
Main Floor
Deck
15'8"4.78 m × 7'7"2.31 m
2nd Floor
Loft
13'4"4.06 m × 9'3"2.82 m
2nd Floor
Bedroom - Primary
13'5"4.09 m × 9'5"2.87 m
Other
Workshop
16'4.88 m × 12'3.66 m
Other
Separate Storage
16'4.88 m × 6'1.83 m
Other
Other
12'3.66 m × 8'2.44 m
Other
Other
10'3.05 m × 8'2.44 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
4-Piece
Assessed:
529000.0
Assessment year:
2025
Jurisdiction name:
Gulf Islands Rural (764)
Legal Description:
Lot 38, Section 10, Pender Island, Cowichan District, Plan 21811
Zoning:
RR1
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Occupancy:
Vacant
Property Condition:
Resale, Updated/Remodeled
Exposure / Faces:
South
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Cul-De-Sac, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Southern Exposure, In Wooded Area
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway, On Street, RV Access/Parking
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Date Listed:
Aug 15, 2025
Original Price:
499000.0
South facing deck with french doors from the dining area
Wooden terrace featuring outdoor dining space and the back yard
View of the garden
Garden flowers with butterfly
Deer are frequent visitors to the property and use a trail to the park area
Detached workshop with power
Living area with a wood stove, open layout and laminate flooring
Detailed view of a wood stove in the living room, likely needs replacement
Living area featuring a wood stove, vaulted wood ceiling, plenty of natural light, light laminate floors, and newer windows
Open concept living room, dining area and kitchen, a large skylight, stairs, and high vaulted wood ceiling
Dining room featuring wooden walls, laminate floors, ceiling fan, vaulted wooden ceiling, open to the kitchen
Sitting area off the dining area featuring healthy amount of natural light and wooden walls
Dining space with large beams, vaulted ceiling, a skylight, laminate floors, and french doors out to the South facing deck bringing plenty of natural lighting
Dining area with a healthy amount of natural light and newer french doors to the deck
Wooden deck with newer french doors to the dining area
Wooden terrace with view of wooded area, this property backs on to park land
Front deck with southern exposure
Newer French doors off the dining area to go out to the deck
Dining area with laminate flooring and skylight to maximize lighting
Kitchen is open to the dining and living areas
Kitchen with track lighting, independent washer and dryer, light tile floors, white appliances, and wooden ceiling
Detailed view
Large galley style kitchen with white appliances, light tile floors, wood ceiling
Detailed view
Kitchen open to the dining and living areas
Kitchen with white appliances, showing back door to the covered deck area and garden
Covered wooden deck off of the kitchen
Bathroom featuring shower / tub combination and tile floors and tub surround
Bathroom detail view of sink
Bathroom with shower / tub combo and tile flooring and tub surround
Living area featuring plenty of natural light, stairs, a wood stove, laminate floors, wooden walls and the front entry
Bedroom with laminate floors, lofted wood ceiling giving the room cottage like character
Bedroom with lofted wood ceiling and laminate flooring
Loft upstairs with wooden ceiling and laminate flooring. Can be used as a dressing area, an office or extra sleeping area
Upstairs loft area looking towards the stairs and the bedroom
South facing featuring a metal roof, a deck, and a forest view
Back of home featuring metal roof and covered deck and large fig tree
Deck featuring a patio area and fenced in garden area
Wooden deck with outdoor dining area and fully fenced garden
View of yard featuring a garden and the back of the cottage with a covered patio area and large fig tree
Fig Tree Harvest
Garden shed in back of garden
Picture from the garden
View of yard featuring a garden and a wooded view
View of the back garden and large fig tree backing on to forested area and park land
Front door entry
Deer are frequent visitors, many fawns have been born on the property
Side/front of property featuring a metal roof, a wooded view, a wooden deck, and stairs
View of yard featuring two sheds and an open woodshed and the driveway
Driveway and storage shed
Front of detached workshop
Inside workshop
Inside detached workshop
Storage area in detached workshop
Aerial overview of property's location
Aerial overview of property's location showing the proximity to Buck Lake. The property backs onto park land that allows you to walk from Buck Lake to Boat Nook (Ocean Access)
View of property location showing proximity to the ocean. The property backs on to park land where there is a trail from the ocean to Buck Lake
Aerial view showing the property location in proximity to Thieves Bay Park & Marina, our prime whale watching area on Pender
Boat Nook - Ocean Access within walking distance
Thieves Bay Park and Marina within walking distance
Thieves Bay, less than 1km walk away and prime whale watching area
Thieves Bay prime whale watching area on Pender, short walk 10 - 15 min
Thieves Bay breakwater with picnic tables - prime whale watching area
Data was last updated August 17, 2025 at 06:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
87
Avg list price:
$830,000
Min list price:
$49,999
Max list price:
$19,800,000
Avg days on market:
77
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
1,178
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$608.48
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
GI Pender Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
