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Geographic Location
- Riverfront, on the Sooke River with a riverbank trail down to the water and a natural swimming hole on the property
- Within walking distance of two of Sooke's main attractions, the Sooke River Potholes and the Galloping Goose Trail
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- At the Sooke River Potholes your children can entertain themselves for hours floating boats down the crystal clear stream or jumping off rocks into an inviting gravel-bottomed "pothole" carved out of the ancient basalt by a long-gone melting glacier
- On the Galloping Goose Trail you can bike or walk along a forest trail that leads eventually through spectacular scenery to Leechtown
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- 5 minutes from the village of Sooke
- 40 minutes by car from Victoria
- 20 minutes by car to the spectacular French Beach
- 30 minutes by car from Jordan River and serious surf during the winter season
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Bedrooms & Baths
- Riverside Cottage has two bedrooms and one bath
- The master bedroom located on the main floor has a queen-sized bed, quality linens, stained glass windows, antiques, folk art and overlooks the secret garden
- The master bedroom has easy access to the main floor bath
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- This brightly painted room has a shower as well as a "maid's tub" that will delight the children
- Adults will enjoy the thick towels!
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Living Room
- This space feels like home from the moment you walk in the door
- Comfortable furniture grouped around a gas fireplace is the perfect spot for family chats
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- A chair with an ottoman and a reading lamp invite you to spend time with a favourite book
- There is also a large TV, a stereo and a DVD player
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- Views of the river, the lawn and the outside deck with its pots of herbs and flowers add to your contentment
- Folk art, memorabilia, hardwood floors, bright cushions and rugs complete the decor
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Kitchen & Dining Area
- The compact kitchen is well designed and has all the standard appliances as well as some delightful memorabilia
- An island with a two burner cooktop allows the chef to part of the ongoing activity
- The kitchen opens to the large deck where a propane barbeque extends the cooking options and where pots of fresh herbs are available to enhance your meals
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- The kitchen is well supplied with cooking utensils, china, glassware and cutlery for four
- The eating area with a wooden table and four chairs is between the living room area and the kitchen
- Guests can also choose to eat on the deck or to take a picnic down to the river's bank
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The Deck
- An extra large deck surrounds the cottage on the south and west sides providing an even closer aspect of the river
- The deck has a hot tub, a propane barbeque and lounge furniture along with pots of flowers and herbs
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- Beyond the deck on the west side is a lawn and the property is surrounded by mature trees giving privacy and shade
- There are steps down to the river and on the north side of the property there is a small secret garden
- The deck opens directly from the kitchen area and from the front door
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Special Features
- Waterfront on the Sooke River
- Hot tub
- Close to the Sooke Potholes and the Galloping Goose Trail
- Large deck overlooking the river with propane barbeque
- Delightful ambience with stained glass, folk art and antiques
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8485 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC, Canada, V9Z 1E1