Step into a storybook setting with this masterfully updated Lake Cowichan character home. Locally celebrated as the "Gingerbread House," this architectural gem has been completely and recently reimagined from top to bottom. The upper level showcases breathtaking, refinished original hardwood floors and rich historical details. Below, a fully self-contained, mirror-image suite-space offers unmatched versatility. Equipped with separate hydro meters, this dual-unit property serves as a high-yield short-term rental, a seamless mortgage helper, or an inspiring home-based business space. Enjoy absolute peace of mind with a lifetime metal roof on the workshop/shed, and premium underground drainage. A large, detached workshop provides ample storage or creative space, while the beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance grounds let you spend your weekends enjoying the lake. Contact Mike for a comprehensive list of sellers upgrades/improvements.
Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access,With Windows
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
Total structure area: 1,696
Total interior livable area: 1,245 sqft
Property
Parking
Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Open
Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
Levels: 2
Entry location: Main Level
Exterior features: Low Maintenance Yard
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Features: Central Location, Easy Access, Marina Nearby
Details
Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Parcel number: 002493811
Zoning: R1
Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Stucco
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Metal
Condition
Resale,Updated/Remodeled
New construction: No
Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Location
Region: Lake Cowichan
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: C$434/sqft
Tax assessed value: C$386,000
Annual tax amount: C$3,072
Date on market: 5/19/2026
Ownership: Freehold
Road surface type: Paved
Mike Rasmussen
Mike Rasmussen
(604) 805-2086
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