This amazing 9.88 acres is a horticulturalists dream come true! The very diverse property features over 200 mature specimen trees, shrubs and perennials! There is also a good size pond with a sandy beach area, horseshoe pit, fire pit and seating area plus its own private island complete with Tiki bar. There is a lovely trail through the fragile mature forest and wet land with huge cedars, white pine, spruce, moss covered old trees, chest high ferns and huge skunk cabbage. There are a number of wildlife trees occupied by racoons, squirrels, owls and woodpeckers and all these critters are very evident. The entire property is accessible via a linked trial network. There are a number of micro climate areas with arbutus trees plus mature plantings suiting the different climates. Many of the trees and shrubs are unusual and were purchases as small plants from Vandusen Gardens in Vancouver. There is an orchard area with different varieties of plums and apples, blueberries and a productive peach tree by the cottage. The fenced garden areas are very productive and feature many varieties of lilies, herbs and perennials. There is a ‘heat sink’ area created with the installation of a rock wall that reflects the heat on to the plants. There is a wonderful lavender hillside with over 100 mature lavender plants! The property also has lots of open sunny areas and a lush pasture area suitable for small livestock. There is a small mountain view from one area of the property that would be ideal for a house site. Currently there is a cozy one room cottage with loft bedroom, bathroom and covered porch plus a good size two story studio that could be converted into a home. Water is from a dug well that feeds a cistern for gravity feed during those power outages! There is also an unused drilled well on the property. The cottage and studio are wired for electricity and there is a septic system. The property is totally private and from the crest of a hill where the main garden is located there is a magnificent touch the sky feeling! This unique property has huge potential for an experienced or budding gardener and would make an ideal full time residence or a wonderful retreat property.