The property is gently sloping 4.94 acres roughly 380' wide by 700' deep (on average) with a 46'x100' panhandle at SE corner. The property is located at the South End of Gabriola Island in an area of small acreages varying between 1.5 and 5 acres in size. The site is very sunny and though the existing forest creates partial shade any areas cleared for gardening, orchards, buildings etc. will enjoy full sun all day long. Zoning is large rural residential and allows main residence, guest house, studio and out buildings There is a custom designed 892 square foot building to lockup. The building was build in 2001 and used as an office/ storage building until owners retired. Building was designed to be finished as guest house/studio and is wired, insulated and heated (electric) and underground power line is in. Septic approval has been received but septic is not yet installed. There is a 14' dug well that fills from an aquifer and can provide year round water when connected to cistern storage. Neighbouring properties have drilled wells at 130' that provide good volume and quality. There are beautiful ocean and mountain views that can be enhanced to provide stunning views from all parts of the acreage. Walk to ocean is 3-5 minutes and two public accesses and a small oceanside park are in walking distance. There is a glacial ridge feature at back of property and a seasonal creek. Property has mature fir, arbutus and maple forest and connects to a large tract of crown land at rear boundary for walking, cycling etc. There is an easement on the property for neighbors driveway access. The easement area is the small " panhandle" about 46x100 long at the bottom SE corner of property where it meets South Road. This is a beautiful, partially developed acreage offered below assessed value and ready for its next owners.