Welcome to your peaceful sanctuary. This charming A-frame home is perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking views through expansive double-pane windows that flood the space with natural light. A sliding glass door opens onto a spacious deck, the ideal place to sip your morning coffee while overlooking the stunning Orel lake conservation and surrounding natural beauty. The lake serves as a thriving bird sanctuary, home to sandhill cranes, swans, kingfishers, herons, and many other birds. Set on a private 1-acre property, this cozy home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on main, a pellet stove that creates the perfect atmosphere for those cozy evenings. 1 bedroom/bonus room upper level. New carpet being installed soon on the stairs and upstairs bedroom. The unfinished basement offers incredible potential. Partial walls are framed in, plumbing hookups are in place. Whether you envision additional living space, a guest suite, studio, or workshop, the groundwork has already been started.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1989
(Age: 37)
Living Area:
971.79 sq. ft.90.3 m2
Listing General Location:
CV Merville Black Creek, Comox Valley
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
1.01 acre(s)0.41 hectare(s)
Kitchens:
1
Building Features:
Basement
Construction:
Frame Wood, Insulation All
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Foundation:
Slab
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Other Structures:
Storage Shed
Floor finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Total Building Area:
1,906.2 sq. ft.177 m2
Total Unfinished Area:
934.41 sq. ft.86.8 m2
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
1
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
1
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
934.41 sq. ft.86.8 m2
Living Area Main Floor:
741.28 sq. ft.68.9 m2
Living Area Other Floor:
230.52 sq. ft.21.4 m2
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Pellet Stove
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Cistern, Well: Shallow
Sewer:
Septic System
Additional Accommodations:
None
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Other
Fireplace:
Yes
Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator
Dining/Living Combo, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Aluminum Frames
Balcony
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Jurisdiction name:
Courtenay Rural (771)
Zoning:
RU-8
Accessibility:
Ground Level Main Floor
Legal Non-Conformance:
No
Bed and Breakfast:
Potential
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
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
Exposure / Faces:
Southwest
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
Lot Site Features:
Acreage, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Park Setting, Quiet Area, Sloped
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Date Listed:
Jun 15, 2026
Original Price:
649000.0
Water view off deck
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Dining space featuring light wood-style floors and vaulted ceiling
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Dining space with light wood-style flooring and a high ceiling
Dining area with wood finished floors skylight, and vaulted ceiling
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Dining space featuring wood finished floors, a wood stove, and lofted ceiling
Data was last updated June 17, 2026 at 04:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
46
Avg list price:
$1,197,000
Min list price:
$500,000
Max list price:
$9,995,000
Avg days on market:
56
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
300
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$570.17
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
CV Merville Black Creek. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.