121 Whims Rd | $749,900 | MLS® 1022994
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
 Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
 Victoria, BC
 Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1022994

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Address 121 Whims Rd
AreaGulf Islands
Sub AreaSalt Spring
Postal CodeV8K 1B2
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$749,900
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Floor Space1134 Square Feet
Lot Size318423.60 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1994
ParkingDriveway
Parking Spaces3
Taxes $3,023
Tax Year2025
Colisting BrokeragePEMBERTON HOLMES - SALT SPRING
MLS® #1022994

A rare opportunity for first-time buyers seeking privacy, space and a foothold on Salt Spring Island. Priced well below assessed value. Set back from the road on 7.31 wooded acres, this inviting 2-bedroom plus den home offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. Open-plan living creates a warm, comfortable main level, while the spacious deck - partially covered - extends the living area outdoors. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a generous den, ideal for a home office or guest space. The property includes a covenant-protected nature eco-reserve maintained and monitored by the Land Conservancy, of approximately 5.43 acres, enhancing its sense of seclusion and natural beauty. This provides a significant property tax break and means that you are protecting rare wetlands in real terms. Access from Whims Road and also North End Rd. Across from St. Mary Lake, with nearby beach access and trails, yet conveniently located near schools and island amenities. An appealing first home cited on the adjoining 1.88 acres with room to settle in, explore and make your own.

Listed by Pemberton Holmes - Cloverdale

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About

Bruce Gibson is a longstanding resident of Victoria, BC, having called the island his home since 1951. He spent his university years at the University of British Columbia, studying for a Bachelor of Commerce in Urban Land Economics and completing an in-residence real estate brokerage course. After graduating, he went on to work as a contract property negotiator for Shell Canada Ltd. He joined the Victoria Real Estate Board's Industrial, Commercial, & Investment Division, and has served on the Victoria Board of Governance for Private Industry & Public Service. Always busy, Bruce has also held the position of the Provincial Appointee to the Victoria Police Board, and he and his wife Kristine have enjoyed trips to South Africa, southern Russia, and the Arctic.

Bruce has been a licensed REALTOR® in Victoria for over 30 years, and was the managing broker of Boorman Investments, one of the city's oldest real estate firms, from 1995 to 2002. He possesses extensive experience in all areas of real estate.  He has successfully managed both commercial and residential properties, and works as an agent for both buyers and sellers. He's consistently placed in the top 10% of producers in Victoria for the past 10 years, and has been the recipient of virtually every sales award offered by the Victoria Real Estate Board.

When you work with Bruce, you work directly with him — not with assistants. All clients receive his personal contact numbers so that he can be reached at any time of day. Feel free to contact him for a reference list.