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Bill McGowan
250-748-7200
billmcgowan@remax.net
RE/MAX Island Properties
472 Trans Canada Highway
Duncan, BC
5945 W Riverbottom Rd
Lake Cowichan
V0R 2G0
$1,248,000
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 4.0
3,884 sq. ft.
built: 1935
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 992089
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Year Built:
- 1935
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Rare Retreat steps from Cowichan River
Breathtaking 5-acre private parcel with character home featuring 3 bd, 2 bth, full unfinished basement w workshop, laundry, new water filtration system & ample storage. But the magic extends far beyond the home—this land was designed for community, connection, and possibility!
Multiple additional accommodations make this property ideal for guests, workshops, or gatherings:
29'x29'x13'3" yurt with kitchen & bath addition
Bunkie cabin with 2 sleeping rms, 3-pc bath & living rm
Large community-style kitchen with woodstove
Building with gym, sleeping rm & workshop space
2 composting toilets, outdoor shower & change rm
For those passionate about self-sufficiency, a large enclosed food garden overflows with edible plants & medicinal herbs, while additional outbuildings provide wood & supply storage. With much of the property still untouched, there’s plenty of room to expand and bring your vision to life.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1935 (Age: 90)
- Living Area:
- 3,884 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Du Lake Cowichan, Duncan
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 5 acre(s)
- Kitchens:
- 3
- Construction:
- Frame Wood, Shingle-Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Unfinished
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Metal
- Total Building Area:
- 4,864 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 980 sq. ft.
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 5
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Second Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Third Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Lower Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 2
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 938 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 2,428 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 518 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Wood Burning Stove
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Well: Shallow
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Additional Accommodations:
- Exists
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Electric, Forced Air
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Vinyl Frames
- Fencing: Partial, Garden, Outdoor Kitchen
- Mayo rd to Skutz falls bridge, turn right on Riverbottom rd West.
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Jurisdiction name:
- Town of Lake Cowichan
- Zoning:
- R-2
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 2
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 2
- 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:
- Owner
- Property Condition:
- Resale, Updated/Remodeled
- Exposure / Faces:
- South
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Acreage, Level, Private, Rectangular Lot, Rural Setting
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 2
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Carport Double
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 6
- Road Surface Type:
- Unimproved
- Date Listed:
- Mar 14, 2025
- Original Price:
- 1288000.0
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Data was last updated April 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 85
- Avg list price:
- $799,900
- Min list price:
- $89,000
- Max list price:
- $2,599,900
- Avg days on market:
- 53
- Min days on market:
- 4
- Max days on market:
- 543
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $471.13
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Du Lake Cowichan. Average values are
derived using median calculations.
- BILL MCGOWAN
- RE/MAX ISLAND PROPERTIES
- 1 (250) 7013366
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Bill McGowan
RE/MAX Island Properties
Office Address:
472 Trans Canada Highway
Duncan, BC, V9L 3R6