Puntledge – Black Creek (Electoral Area C) includes Merville, Black Creek, Dove Creek, Saratoga Beach, Arden (west of Cumberland Road), Powerhouse, Lake Trail, Marsden and Plateau Road. The northern boundary of Electoral Area C is the Oyster River, which doubles as the northern boundary of the Comox Valley Regional District. From walking barefoot on the sandy shores of Saratoga beach, to lazy summer afternoons at the Oyster River potholes, to carving through world-class powder on the slopes of Mount Washington, this area showcases some of the most celebrated natural gems of the Comox Valley. Mount Washington Alpine Resort hosts numerous nordic and alpine ski races, mountain biking events and trail running races, as well as summertime events like the Alpine Wine and Food Festival. Closer to town, the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds is the setting for the annual Comox Valley Exhibition and the wildly popular Vancouver Island Music Fest each year.
At the bottom slopes of the Beaufort mountains sits a 100-acre parcel with a private lake. This newer 2800 square foot home was designed to operate either on or off-grid with built in redundancies for power, heating and water. The home has a custom crafted kitchen, large family room, gym area, multiple bedrooms, a studio, wrap around deck, and exceptional views. The property was designed based on permaculture principles providing sustainable options to grow food and animals. There are numerous facilities and resources including: fenced gardens and orchards, paddocks for animals, merchantable timber and a tree plantation. What makes this property unique is the private five acre spring-fed lake providing peace and tranquility to swim, canoe or enjoy the sauna on the large deck at the lake. To take advantage of the many plants that grow on the property, an essential oil distillery was recently added on. This unique offering is a must see for anyone that wants independence, privacy, peaceful settings. The idyllic property is bordered on two sides by newly created Spike Road Park. Come and see what living off-grid on Vancouver Island with all the serenity that can be imagined. Foreign Buyer Ban Exempt
