For not much more than the price of a single-family home in Vancouver, you can own your own private island just a half hour away from downtown.
Accessible by private boat or sea plane, Whitestone Island Estate in the Georgia Strait can be yours for $3.8-million.
The six-acre wooded property is one of the largest privately held islands in British Columbia, and is located in the Sunshine Coast.
Whitestone boasts a private dock and boat ramp and 270 degree views of the ocean. A custom-built 2,500-square-foot home is constructed around an ancient oak tree which rises up through the lounging decks and viewing area – which are nearly as large as the home itself.
The airy home has floor-to-ceiling windows in nearly every room, and the master suite has a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom with a free-standing tub overlooking the water.
Realtor Shaz Karim describes the island as a “truly remarkable retreat for anyone looking to escape and relax by the tranquility of the ocean and nature.”
Whitestone is home to two bald eagles, and there are frequently whale sightings in the area.
