Description
Oceanfront Sanctuary on Cortes Island — Rare Share Company Offering
Perched on a dramatic bluff overlooking the sunrise on Malaspina Strait toward Desolation Sound, this extraordinary Cortes Island property offers a way of life that cannot be replicated. Framed by 150 acres of standing forest and open to panoramic ocean views, the estate includes a masterfully crafted 3 bedroom, 2 bath main home (2225 sq. ft including loft) with tiered decks, a separate water-view studio with kitchen sink, bathroom, and sleeping accommodation (448 sq ft), plus a magnificent 915 sq ft. arts building with dance studio, sleeping loft, water closet, and pottery space, a kayak shelter steps from the shore, and a fenced garden — all built by local craftspeople using timber harvested from the land itself.
This is more than a home. It is membership in one of BC's most unique coastal communities — where coastal rainforest meets the sea, and where the pace of life matches the tides.
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Detached |
| Listing ID | 1029232 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cortes Island |
| Area | Islands |
| Sub-Area | Isl Cortes Island |
| Postal Code | V0P 1K0 |
| Property Taxes | $3,536.69 (2025) |
| Strata/Maintenance Fee | $0.00 |
| Parking Total | 5 |
| Zoning | Community Land Steward |
| Facing | Southeast |
| Water | Well: Drilled |
| Sewer | Septic System |
| Heating | Baseboard,Heat Pump,Hot Water,Radiant Floor,Wood,Mixed |
| Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Type | Wood Burning,Wood Stove |
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Deck,Fencing: Partial,Garden,See Remarks |
| Construction | Insulation All,Shingle-Wood,Wood,See Remarks |
| Roof | Metal |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
| Basement | Finished,Not Full Height |
| Laundry | In House |
| Listed Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Ownership | Other, See Remarks |
| Lot Size | 150.00 acres |
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece | |
| Bathroom | Main level | 5\'9 x 5\'6 | |
| Bedroom | Main level | 14\'5 x 11\'1 | |
| Dining room | Main level | 9\'8 x 7\'9 | |
| Kitchen | Main level | Measurements not available x 15 ft | |
| Living room | Main level | 13\'1 x 11\'3 | |
| Mud room | Main level | 9\'8 x 9\'5 | |
| Pantry | Main level | 9\'5 x 7\'3 | |
| Sunroom | Main level | 10\'11 x 5\'2 |
Building Details
| Architectural Style | Westcoast |
| Heating | Baseboard heaters, Heat Pump, Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Wood, Other |
| Stories | -1 |
Parking
| Type | Spaces |
|---|---|
| Detached Garage |
Additional Information
| Features | Park setting, Southern exposure, See remarks, Other, Marine Oriented, Moorage |
| Community | Pets Allowed, Family Oriented |
| View | Mountain view, Ocean view |
| Waterfront | Waterfront on ocean |
| Land Size | 150 ac |
| Building Type | House |
| Interior Size | 3588 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |