Hel Ryder
NEW PRICE! Characterful, comfortable Gulf Island rancher
Description
Welcome to your new home or vacation cottage on beautiful Gabriola island!
Easy to get to, but feels like a world away!
Direct seaplane flights to Vancouver from Silva Bay.
Close to Hullo ferries and Nanaimo seaplanes.
Updated 3 bed /2 bed plus den 1248 sqft rancher in tranquil spot in the desirable Whalebone area of Gabriola, close to the beach, parks, extensive trails, and only 7 minutes' drive from the Village core and ferry.
Large, private, corner lot in a very quiet location.
*2 minute stroll to beach access for safe swimming or kayaking.
* 3 bedroom (or 2 bedroom plus den) rancher
* Sunny and bright open plan kitchen/dining/lounge with large windows, vaulted ceiling, feature local rock fireplace and woodstove.
* Newly fitted kitchen and laundry room.
* Luxurious shower room with heated towel rail, large shower head and separate wand spray head, heated floors, moisture sensor extractor fan, floating vanity, and large, lighted mirrored medicine cabinet.
* Separate powder room with timer extractor fan
* Fully fitted laundry room with extensive custom storage cabinets and top-of-the-range heat pump washer dryer (no vent!)
*Beautiful treed lot with mature landscaping, fully fenced, with wonderful trees and shrubs for shade and wildlife, and heavy producing apple and cherry trees.
*Deck on 2 sides.
*South-facing, sunken patio.
*Gardeners' paradise with a 24ft by 12ft deer-proof gardening area with large cedar raised beds.
*Bunkie.
*Large workshop/studio with power, water, and purpose-built work benches.
*Greenhouse
*Ample water from a deep well, with cistern connected for rooftop rainwater collection ( currently used for the garden).
* Several shady or sunny seating areas for outside relaxing or dining
* Generous driveway with cedar double gates.
* only 7 minutes to the ferry and the Village - perfect for local shopping and convenient for working/trips off-island
*Access on trails/ through parks all the way to Joyce Lockwood Park and Elder Cedar.
Renovations/upgrades in last 5 years include:
* new kitchen, with quartz countertops, tiled backsplash, double sink, and lots of well-planned storage.
* all brushed stainless steel appliances - induction hob and fan oven, fridge freezer, microwave, and dishwasher
* renovated shower room (with heated floor, luxury tile) and powder room
* all new heat retentive vinyl windows, patio doors, and double front doors.
* extruded aluminium covered guttering - no gutter cleaning required!
* heat pump
* new hot water tank
* new custom laundry room cabinets
* new heat pump washer dryer
* electrical panel upgrade including generator flip switch for convenience in power outages
* new led lighting throughout
* new vinyl plank flooring in bedroom 1 and bedroom 3/den
* water cistern and rooftop collection
* South-facing, paved sunken patio with flower beds
* cedar enclosed deer-proof growing area with 3 large raised beds
* greenhouse
* new, insulated well-house with NEW (2026) UV and particulates filtration system
Enjoy peace and space to relax, garden, and create in this lovely home with many major improvements, just a short stroll to beaches, parks, and a short drive to the Village amenities on the vibrant Island of the Arts.
Easy to get to, but feels like a world away!
Direct seaplane flights to Vancouver from Silva Bay.
Close to Hullo ferries and Nanaimo seaplanes.
Updated 3 bed /2 bed plus den 1248 sqft rancher in tranquil spot in the desirable Whalebone area of Gabriola, close to the beach, parks, extensive trails, and only 7 minutes' drive from the Village core and ferry.
Large, private, corner lot in a very quiet location.
*2 minute stroll to beach access for safe swimming or kayaking.
* 3 bedroom (or 2 bedroom plus den) rancher
* Sunny and bright open plan kitchen/dining/lounge with large windows, vaulted ceiling, feature local rock fireplace and woodstove.
* Newly fitted kitchen and laundry room.
* Luxurious shower room with heated towel rail, large shower head and separate wand spray head, heated floors, moisture sensor extractor fan, floating vanity, and large, lighted mirrored medicine cabinet.
* Separate powder room with timer extractor fan
* Fully fitted laundry room with extensive custom storage cabinets and top-of-the-range heat pump washer dryer (no vent!)
*Beautiful treed lot with mature landscaping, fully fenced, with wonderful trees and shrubs for shade and wildlife, and heavy producing apple and cherry trees.
*Deck on 2 sides.
*South-facing, sunken patio.
*Gardeners' paradise with a 24ft by 12ft deer-proof gardening area with large cedar raised beds.
*Bunkie.
*Large workshop/studio with power, water, and purpose-built work benches.
*Greenhouse
*Ample water from a deep well, with cistern connected for rooftop rainwater collection ( currently used for the garden).
* Several shady or sunny seating areas for outside relaxing or dining
* Generous driveway with cedar double gates.
* only 7 minutes to the ferry and the Village - perfect for local shopping and convenient for working/trips off-island
*Access on trails/ through parks all the way to Joyce Lockwood Park and Elder Cedar.
Renovations/upgrades in last 5 years include:
* new kitchen, with quartz countertops, tiled backsplash, double sink, and lots of well-planned storage.
* all brushed stainless steel appliances - induction hob and fan oven, fridge freezer, microwave, and dishwasher
* renovated shower room (with heated floor, luxury tile) and powder room
* all new heat retentive vinyl windows, patio doors, and double front doors.
* extruded aluminium covered guttering - no gutter cleaning required!
* heat pump
* new hot water tank
* new custom laundry room cabinets
* new heat pump washer dryer
* electrical panel upgrade including generator flip switch for convenience in power outages
* new led lighting throughout
* new vinyl plank flooring in bedroom 1 and bedroom 3/den
* water cistern and rooftop collection
* South-facing, paved sunken patio with flower beds
* cedar enclosed deer-proof growing area with 3 large raised beds
* greenhouse
* new, insulated well-house with NEW (2026) UV and particulates filtration system
Enjoy peace and space to relax, garden, and create in this lovely home with many major improvements, just a short stroll to beaches, parks, and a short drive to the Village amenities on the vibrant Island of the Arts.
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Offer:
$
664900
In stock
2026-08-17
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Hel Ryder
5/
5customer reviews
Category:
real estate | houses for sale
2026-07-03