$280,000 · Pristine Cowichan forest 5.2 acres for 2 homes

** This is for sale by owner, a good economic value versus postage stamp sized lots in Duncan city limits. It will be sold, asking price is $280,000 or best offer, but you need to get in touch by phone/email if you wish to be the owner. ** Features:   Healthy forest trees and lush native plants. Mountain views. Fertile soil. Overall level ground. Seasonal (fall/winter/spring) private creek along western property edge. Home to plentiful wildlife.   Infrastructure:   Ample 10 gallon per minute well, drilled and tested. Level, safe, wide gravel driveway to two building sites. Safe sightline frontage of driveway onto Cowichan Lake Road, approved by Ministry of Transport. Electrical/phone/cable to the lot line. In firetruck service area. Newly surveyed. Riparian report complete. Good cellphone reception.   Septic approved. Location:   4 minute drive to Lake Cowichan. 20 minute drive to Duncan malls and regional hospital. On bus route. Twin parallel roads of Cowichan Lake Road and Cowichan Valley Highway avoids being stuck on a closed road. The rear of property is along the Cowichan Bike Trail, allowing biking or walking to Duncan or Lake Cowichan.   Zoning:   As well as the large primary house and outbuildings, the zoning also allows a generous sized 1022.5sf detached secondary dwelling to have no maximum distance from the primary dwelling, allowing the two homes to spread out and enjoy the privacy and nature. Not in ALR.