281 Bellhouse Rd
Galiano Island, BC V0N1P0
$2,795,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 1.74 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $11,319.45
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Wood, Other
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (3)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- City view, Mountain view, Ocean view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on ocean
Parking
- Total spaces
- 5
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Auxiliary Building | 9' x 11' |
| Primary Bedroom | Auxiliary Building | 9' x 11' |
| Bathroom | Auxiliary Building | 3-Piece |
| Kitchen | Auxiliary Building | 8' x 10' |
| Living room | Auxiliary Building | 11' x 12' |
| Dining room | Auxiliary Building | 10' x 12' |
| Workshop | Other | 16' x 16' |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | 15' x 17' |
| Bedroom | Second level | 11' x 14' |
| Family room | Second level | 11' x 26' |
| Patio | Main level | 18' x 33' |
| Wine Cellar | Main level | 8' x 16' |
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Laundry room | Main level | 9' x 10' |
| Pantry | Main level | 5' x 10' |
| Kitchen | Main level | 10' x 22' |
| Living room | Main level | 18' x 30' |
| Dining room | Main level | 14' x 19' |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1023770
- Listed
- January 21, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 223 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: The Agency · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
***ATTENTION FOREIGN BUYERS*** — An exceptional opportunity to purchase TWO oceanfront properties on beautiful Galiano Island. This private West Coast retreat—set on a combined 1.74 acres with approximately 250 ft of east-facing, low-bank waterfront—includes a beautifully renovated main home plus a modern 758 sq ft, 2-bedroom, 1-bath detached cottage—ideal for guests or extended family. The main home offers 2 bedrooms (potential for a 3rd), 2 bathrooms, and 2,638 sq ft of light-filled living space featuring exposed log beams, vaulted ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame sweeping ocean views. Thoughtful renovations preserve the home’s original character, highlighted by a salvaged Orpheum Theatre railing. A 916 sq ft workshop provides excellent potential for an office, or guest space. Bordering Bellhouse Park, this private setting offers front-row seats to abundant marine wildlife. A rare chance to secure 2 oceanfront homes, 1 remarkable setting, and endless possibilities! (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$824/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Galiano average
$1,035/sqft
8 active listing(s)
Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.
Location Insights
Weather
Nearest station: Gulf Islands (Southern)
16°C
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Humidity 73%
Wind WSW 2 km/h
Tonight
13°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
17°
Wednesday night
12°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
11
3/9 categories nearby
Transit
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Not enough data yet
How this is calculated
Amenities: points awarded per category (restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, shopping, gyms, pharmacies, banks/ATMs, healthcare) based on distance to the nearest one — 3 points under 200m, 2 points under 500m, 1 point under 800m — summed across all 9 categories and scaled to 0–100.
Transit: based on the number of transit stops within 800m and their mode (SkyTrain weighted highest, then streetcar/ferry, then bus). This reflects stop type and count only — our data doesn't include how often a route actually runs, so frequency is never factored in.
Both scores depend on how much of the surrounding area has been synced from OpenStreetMap and TransLink's GTFS feed. A lower score can mean fewer amenities nearby, or simply that this area hasn't been fully synced yet — not a confident measurement of the location itself.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Galiano Community School | Elementary | 2.1 km |
| Mayne Island School | Elementary | 3.6 km |
| Pender Islands Elem-Secondary | Elementary/Middle | 12.4 km |
| Saturna Island Elementary Secondary | K-12 | 13.5 km |
| Salt Spring Elementary | Elementary | 14.1 km |
| Gulf Islands Secondary | Secondary | 14.4 km |
| Phoenix Place | Secondary | 14.5 km |
| Fernwood Elementary | Elementary | 17.0 km |
Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.
Nearby Transit
No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.
Nearby Places
Restaurants (4)
- La Lena588 m
- La Lena589 m
- Atrevida597 m
- Babes In The Wood683 m
Cafes (1)
- Sturdies Bay Bakery and Cafe · 44 Madrona Road708 m
Parks (1)
- Galiano Lions Park567 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Gulf Islands (SD64)
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