2070 Cooper Rd
Gabriola Island
V0R 1X7
$3,290,000
Residential
beds: 5
baths: 5.0
5,109 sq. ft.
built: 1988
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1038636
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Year Built:
- 1988
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Legacy oceanfront estate on Gabriola's warm, sheltered and sunny shoreline. Set on 2.5 acres & 170 ft of south facing beachfront, this 6,000+ sqft home has 26 skylights & picture windows framing views from almost every room. Entertain in the vaulted post & beam great room, dip into the swim-spa pool & sauna or connect on a multitude of stone patios and decks. Retreat down private stairs to the beach, into a 1,037 sq ft drive-in shop or disappear into a garden & orchard. Sustainable living: a generator powers 400 amps to the home in 8 storm seconds, 2 heat pumps, 2 woodstoves, heated floors, rainwater feeds a 16,000 gallon cistern & 3 bay pole shed collects 4,000 gal for gardens. 3 beds + office on the west wing each have their own bath. Ocean view deck & w/i closet with the primary. Formal living & dining, laundry & east wing chef worthy kitchen in great room has pantry off garage. Fully finished down, kitchen-ready for a 2 bed suite & hot tub beneath the deck. Quiet luxury lives here.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1988 (Age: 38)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 5,109 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Isl Gabriola Island, Islands
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 2.5 acre(s)
- Lot Details:
- 170 x 580
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- Contemporary, Post & Beam
- Taxes:
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- Building Features:
- Basement
- Construction:
- Frame Wood, Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Vinyl Siding
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
- Foundation:
- Slab
- Electricity:
- Yes
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Levels:
- 3
- Other Structures:
- Storage Shed, Workshop
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Floor finish:
- Basement Slab, Carpet, Hardwood, Mixed, Tile, Wood
- Total Building Area:
- 6,486 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 1,377 sq. ft.
- Commercial Area:
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- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 6
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 2
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 4
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # 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:
- 1,388 sq. ft.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 3,721 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Fireplace Details:
- Insert, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Other
- Sewer:
- Septic System
- Additional Accommodations:
- Potential
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning, Wall Unit(s)
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Radiant Ceiling, Wood
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Warranty:
- No
- Pending Date:
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- Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Built-In, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cathedral Entry, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet Organizer, Dining Room, Dining/Living Combo, French Doors, Sauna, Soaker Tub, Storage, Swimming Pool, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Winding Staircase, Workshop
- Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Garden Window(s), Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Window Coverings
- Balcony, Balcony/Deck, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Fencing: Full, Garden, Lighting, Swimming Pool
- City, Mountain(s), Ocean
- Ocean Front
- End of Cooper Road on left. Press green button to open gate.
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Financing Notes:
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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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- Jurisdiction name:
- Nanaimo Rural (768)
- Legal Description:
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- Zoning:
- LRR
- Accessibility:
- Accessible Entrance, Ground Level Main Floor, Primary Bedroom on Main
- Legal Non-Conformance:
- No
- Bed and Breakfast:
- Potential
- 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:
- 3
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 1
- Other Equipment:
- Central Vacuum, Electric Garage Door Opener, Pool Equipment, Other Improvements
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Utilities:
- Compost, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Connected, Recycling, Underground Utilities
- Exposure / Faces:
- North
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Acreage, Easy Access, Gated Community, Hillside, Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Southern Exposure, Walk on Waterfront
- Attached Garage:
- Yes
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 1
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Attached, Driveway, Garage, Open, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 7
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Jun 02, 2026
- Original Price:
- 3290000.0
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Main level living home over 6000 sq ft of curated space curated as useful space -
2.5 acres of south waterfront living on the warmest and shelted area of Gabriola Island.
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Impressive estate features 26 skylights and abundance of windows framing the waterfront
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Vaulted wood post & beam ceilings with exposed beams and skylights complementing the full-height windows overlooking the sheltered harbour
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Spacious kitchen with granite counters, built-in wolf induction range, double ovens, microwave drawer & walk-in pantry
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South facing generational property on the warmest area of Gabriola. These owners have been here 20 years, before them, the same owner bought it twice!
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Indoor swim-spa room has a shower, sauna, gym area & french doors opening to the outside patio
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Spacious workshop featuring concrete flooring, extensive overhead lighting, multiple workstations, and horizontal windows
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Expansive sandy beach with scattered pebbles, bordered by a dense tree line
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Incredible morning sunrises, evening views & the moonrises over Valdes have been written about in kayaking/canoeing magazines! This property view was the feature photo for a local agency for decades!
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Floor plan of this home including an abundance of patio space. Excludes pole shed & garden areas.
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Aerial perspective showcasing this protected waterfront shelted by Valdes, Decourcey, Ruxton & Mudge Islands. Neighbouring Degnen Bay wharf & moorage.
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Private waterfront access with retractable staircase providing direct shore access
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Moon over Valdes has been written about in kayaking magazines right out front of this special estate. A breathtaking estate you can disappear into.
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Gated estate entry lined with mature trees and stone walls
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Paved pathway to the home meanders past flowering shrubs and enchanting natural landscaping
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Expansive paver driveway leading to a huge 7 car courtyard parking circle with garage access
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Entryway featuring a double door with glass inserts, an arched portico, and exterior sconce lighting
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Entry foyer features stone-flooring with hexagon center, stone and raised hexagon ceiling with chandelier. Westwing has 3 beds 3 baths, eastwing has living, dining, great room, kitchen, laundry &pool
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Natural light & large wood trim picture windows capture coastal views in living room.
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Expansive water scenery framed by mature evergreen trees from living room. Yachts, whales, dolphins, freighters & kayakers frequent this sheltered harbour
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Quartz stone fireplace with wood burning heatilator fan insert and raised hearth. Stone floors match front entry. Door leads to elevated deck and onto paver patios
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Formal dining room continues brazillian cherry hardwood flooring, and a large window showcasing more water and tree scenery
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Heated tile floors flow up to 12 ft of vaulted ceilings with light strip, track & skylight ambience. Opens into dining area, kitchen, patio and further into pool room.
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Custom-built sauna featuring horizontal wood paneling, slatted wood benches, a wood-slat floor, and a rock heater.
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Stunning south facing oceanfront tiered patios surrounded by mature gardens
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Manicured estate has been meticulously maintained with full listing of contractors willing to be passed onto the next owner.
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Solid staircase leads from this property down to the beach. Pully system staircase when lifted protects against rising tides and maintains privacy to estate
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Rocky shoreline featuring exposed sandy tidal flats and distant calm waters
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Pacific coastal waters layered with sand and marine life
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Elevated sleeping area with large skylight, wood beam, and door leading to it's own deck
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Start and finish everyday on your private deck off your bedroom. Your routine will forever be changed
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Spacious ensuite showcases a corner glass shower, large vanity, ocean views, soaker tub and plenty of natural light
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Walk into views in the primary bathroom. Heated tile flooring continues up the wall while a soaker tub invites you to unwind
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Custom built-in wood cabinetry with window & pull out shelving. Each closet in this home has custom wood built-ins.
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Office space just off the entry overlooks the front courtyard with skylights above. Brazillian cherry hardwood flooring beneath
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Spacious west-wing bedroom featuring a bay window overlooking courtyard and hillside gardens. Closet with wood built ins & designated ensuite with shower
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Ensuite bathroom has heated tile floors, wood cabinetry, tiled walls with accent tile border and a vanity mirror with an integrated light fixture. Shower stall behind door.
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End of west-wing bedroom has a built-in desk, bay window and side flanking windows over greenery. Features a twin ensuite to other bedroom
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Heated floors and shower complete this bedroom serving ensuite bathroom
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Large laundry room doubles as a dedicated workspace for sewing or hobby - featuring built-in wood cabinetry, open shelving, and a patterned wall-mounted board. 3 skylights &window framing courtyard
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Dedicated laundry room featuring tile flooring, a utility sink, and built-in wood shelving for organized storage
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Suite potential: Access through house or 2 exterior doors - roughed in for kitchen. Fireplace is wood-burning stove insert with cooktop capability. Coastal water views too!
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Open concept with rec room, plumbed for a wet bar and wired for a stove to easily create generational living or suite
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Lower level bathroom services 2 additional bedrooms. Has hook-up to potentially add a hot water tank in the adjoining closet if creating a suite.
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Lower level bedroom #4. Big enough to fit a quilting machine! Double door closet & facing the front courtyard
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Bedroom #5, currently set up as a 2nd home office wit ocean view window and double door closet
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Massive pole shed can be accessed from the front entry of the property to bring in soil, firewood or to drive onto the oceanfront of the property
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Irrigated garden beds & orchards ensuring self-sustainability. This year is growing a multitude of fruits, veggies & orchard crops
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Driveable access to the lower shop (stay left) and huge septic field, recently serviced & noted as being in good condition
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Rainwater roof-fed 16,000-gallon cistern, partially buried to regulate tank temperature, with filtration and UV treatment in large separate pump house (not pictured)
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Electrical utility room beside generator featuring multiple circuit breaker brings in 400 amps to this property. Never a shortage
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Annually serviced dependable diesel powered generator ensures you are not without power for more than 8 seconds in a storm. So powerful, the contractor says it could power 1/3 of Gabriola
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Data was last updated June 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 81
- Avg list price:
- $689,000
- Min list price:
- $149,000
- Max list price:
- $9,800,000
- Avg days on market:
- 61
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 735
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $573.94
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Isl Gabriola Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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