131 Melvin Cres
Bowser
V0R 1G0
$1,400,000
Residential
beds: 4
baths: 4.0
2,243 sq. ft.
built: 1993
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1048825
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Year Built:
- 1993
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A PRIVATE OCEAN-VIEW RETREAT IN DEEP BAY! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Kopina Estates, this custom 2,243 sq ft, 3-bed, 3-bath rancher unfolds behind a gated drive on a private .53-ac property, with ever-changing Salish Sea views to Denman, Hornby & Chrome Islands & the Mainland Mountains. Skylights flood the entry, leading to hardwood-floored living spaces with a vaulted cedar living room with stone gas FP, formal dining, family room with wood stove & well-equipped island kitchen with abundant cabinetry, bay window & sunny eating nook. The ocean-view primary suite is joined by 2 spacious beds & family bath. A sunroom opens to a large partially covered deck & grounds with mature trees, pond, vegetable garden & view pergola. Oversized crawlspace offers excellent storage/workshop potential. Detached 1-bed guest house with kitchen, Murphy bed, patio & views. Centrally located between Qualicum Beach & Courtenay, minutes to the marina, beaches, golf & Bowser. Meas. approx.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1993 (Age: 33)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 2,243 sq. ft.
- Auxiliary Building Living Area:
- 358 sq. ft.
- Main Building Living Area:
- 2,243 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- PQ Bowser/Deep Bay, Parksville/Qualicum
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 0.53 acre(s)
- Kitchens:
- 2
- Taxes:
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- Construction:
- Brick, Frame Wood, Wood
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Crawl Space
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Other Structures:
- Guest Accommodations
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Floor finish:
- Mixed
- Total Building Area:
- 2,803 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 560 sq. ft.
- Commercial Area:
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- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 4
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Second Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Third Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Lower Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 1
- Living Area Lower Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 2,243 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 358 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Fireplace Details:
- Family Room, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning Stove
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Regional/Improvement District
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Additional Accommodations:
- Exists
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Pending Date:
- Signup
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer
- Dining/Living Combo, Soaker Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Bay Window(s)
- Balcony/Deck
- Mountain(s), Ocean
- End of Thompson Clarke off Gainsberg.
- Ground Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Financing Notes:
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- Assessed:
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- Assessment year:
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- Approximate Inventory Value:
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- Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
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- Goodwill Approx. Value:
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- Gross Income:
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- Net Operating Income:
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- Association Fee:
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- Association Fee Frequency:
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- Units in Building:
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- Units in Community:
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- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 2
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Occupancy:
- Owner
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Exposure / Faces:
- South
- Layout:
- Rancher
- Lot Site Features:
- Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Private, Quiet Area, Rural Setting, Shopping Nearby
- Attached Garage:
- Yes
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 2
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Attached, Garage Double, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 6
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Sep 08, 2026
- Original Price:
- 1400000.0
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Ocean View 2,243 sq ft, 3-bed, 3-bath Rancher with Guest House in Vancouver Island's Deep Bay community with views of Denman, Hornby and Crome Island's. Situated on a private .53 ac property. -
Vaulted cedar ceilings, ceiling, expansive windows, hardwood floors and feature brick-accented wall with a wood-burning fireplace.
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Open concept Living and Dining Rooms featuring large picture windows to take in the ocean views.
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Kitchen featuring wood cabinetry, a center island with integrated cooktop, white countertop surfaces, and a built-in wall oven, open to a spacious eating area and sunroom access to the rear deck.
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Bay window, kitchen eating area has access to the sunroom and rear deck
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Large rear deck off the sunroom, overlooks the rear yard and views of the Salish Sea.
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Spacious and cozy family with pellet stove , light and bright with good sized windows, access to the powder room and garage.
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Landscaped yard, with mature shrubs, pond, garden beds and pergola with ocean, valley and forest views.
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Views of the Salish Sea from the rear yard of Denman, Hornby and Crome Island's and the distant mainland mountains.
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Main Floor Plan
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Overheight crawlspace with plenty of room for a workshop, storage, wine celler and more.
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Aerial view of the rear boarder of the property of the valley and waterfront below.
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Aerial view from the rear of the property, showing the proximety to the waterfront.
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Aerial perspective of the residence featuring a .53 acre pie shaped lot, mature trees and established landscaping.
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Spacious property with a multi-gabled roofline, extensive gravel hardscaping, mature trees, and established perimeter forest.
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Expansive property featuring a sunroom, spaciou partially covered deck with skylights, and proximety to the one bedroom guest house.
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Gated driveway entrance and low maintenance front yard.
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Gated driveway entrance and low maintenance front yard.
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3 bed, 3 bath rancher with brick exterior and large patio entrance, double car garage and detached one bedroom guest house.
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3 bed, 3 bath rancher with brick exterior and large patio entrance, double car garage and detached one bedroom guest house.
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Brick exterior with stone accents, integrated garage, and a paver driveway, large entrance patio.
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Brick exterior with white trim, flag stone steps, large front patio entrence with integrated stone planers. A great pleace for morning coffee and catching some sun!
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Impressive light and bright entrance hall with double door entry to the living and dining areas, skyight and tile flooring.
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Living room with vaulted cedar ceiling, opens to the dining area with views out over the rear deck, gardens and ocean vistas beyond.
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Living room with double glass panel doors off the entrance coridor.
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Spacious formal dining room with entrance off the kitchen, and large picture window overlooking the rear gardens and ocean vistas beyond.
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Kitchen with large island with cook top, abundance of cabinets, built in wall oven, opens to the eating nook and sunroom.
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Bright and spacious eating nook with bay window, wood cabinetry, and good sized island with cook top.
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3 season Sunroom with expansive windows, sliding glass door, and indoor outdoor flooring overlooking panoramic views.
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Twiglight on the deck!
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Partially covered expansive rear deck also has stair access to the yard.
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Partially covered expansive rear deck with panoramic views, also has stair access to the yard.
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Glass deck rail allows for full views of the Salish Sea and neighbouring islands.
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Twilight Salish Sea views from the rear of the property.
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Light bright and spacious family room, with access to the kitchen, powder room, laundry and garage door access.
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Expansive primary bedroom with large feature windows to take in the views.
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Spaciouse Primary Suite with walk in closet, and good size ensuite and wonderful views over the gardens to the ocean.
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Primary bathroom, with corner soaking tub, built-in vanity with integrated sink and oak cabinetry.
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Generously sized 2nd bedroom with large window overlooking the front yard, also has hardwood floors.
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Generously sized 2nd bedroom with large window overlooking the front yard, also has hardwood floors.
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Generously sized 3rd bedroom with large window overlooking the front yard, also has hardwood floors.
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Generously sized 3rd bedroom with large window overlooking the front yard, also has hardwood floors.
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Family bath with skylight providing natural light, bathtub with sliding glass doors, white vanity with integrated sink, wood-finish medicine cabinet.
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Convenient bright laundry room set up with sink and cabinet, walk in tub and stacking washer dryer.
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Convient powder room with close access to the family room, kitchen and garage.
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Rear access from the back of the garage to the yard.
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Convenient outdoor storage set up under the sunroom and deck.
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Large yard with garden areas for vegetables and flowers, pond, viewing gazebo and more overlooking the ocean vistas.
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Stone-edged water feature with a mountainous backdrop, surrounded by established greenery
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Large yard with garden areas for vegetables and flowers, pond, viewing gazebo and more overlooking the ocean vistas.
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Large yard with garden areas for vegetables and flowers, pond, viewing gazebo and more overlooking the ocean vistas.
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Wooden gazebo with an overhead canopy of foliage, and surrounding mature trees
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Views of Chrome, Denman and Hornby Islands over the Salish Sea from the rear of the property.
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Wonderful self contained guest house with kitchen, eating area, bedroom with murphy bed and french doors to the yard with views.
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Guest house with compact kitchen with window and eating nook
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Guest house has laminate floors, neutral paint, closet, compact kitchen and a window with exterior views
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Galley kitchen featuring a stainless steel sink, wood-finish cabinetry, and a full-size refrigerator
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Guest cottage kitchen dining area with access to the bedroom, and a window providing natural light.
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4 Pc bath with shower, off the guest house dining area.
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Guest house bedroom doubles as a living room with convenient murphy bed.
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Guest house bedroom doubles as a living room with convenient murphy bed and patio door access to the yard.
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Wall-mounted murphy bed for convenience and maximum use of space. Doors conveniently cover the patio doors for privacy.
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Detached guest house floor plan.
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This home is located in the Deep Bay area of Lighthouse Country. More information can be found on line at www.lighthousecountry.ca about the area.
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Downtown Bowser shops and conveniences.
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Aerial view of Deep Bay Community and Marina.
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Deep Bay waterfront community featuring a marina, mountain backdrop, and abundant forests.
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Deep Bay waterfront community with views towards Denman Island and Courtenay Comox.
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Arrowsmith Golf Club, only minutes away.
Listed by REMAX Professionals (NA)
Data was last updated September 9, 2026 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 29
- Avg list price:
- $835,000
- Min list price:
- $279,000
- Max list price:
- $7,000,000
- Avg days on market:
- 73
- Min days on market:
- 6
- Max days on market:
- 866
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $529.18
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
PQ Bowser/Deep Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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