12274 Ivey Rd
Ladysmith, British Columbia V9G1M3

Exceptional find here! 204 Acres centrally located between Ladysmith and Nanaimo and only 5 minutes to the ocean! Here you will find a pristine landscape of mixed boreal forest, winding Bush Creek, trails leading to Christie falls, the fish hatchery, endless hiking and a private road through the natural ecosystem frequented by elk and deer. This beautiful property is bordered by high end homes and amenities to the east, the Trans Canada trail and parkland to the south west and quiet farmland to the north. The majority of land is flat and rolling hills, with some high creek topography lending to sensational building sites where you will be surrounded by giant douglas fir, cedar, pine, spruce, sitka, arbutus, hazelnut, and berries. Located in a Mediterranean climate belt, you can enjoy year round hiking, kayaking and fishing as well as unique growing opportunities typically found in warmer climates. Just 5 minutes from Nanaimo airport and 20 minutes to BC Ferries allows for easy commuting and travelling. Or stay and enjoy the Island with Mt Washington 1.5hr drive north and Victoria 1.5hrs drive south. Flexible A-1 zoning, with some of the acreage in the ALR allowing for residential and farm status opportunities. This special property has it all, potential timber value, potential sub-division, silvopasture opportunity, continued edible forest options or estate planning. Complete serenity only minutes to amenities and the ocean! Get in touch for more information about the value here! Do not access the property without an appointment. (28792332)