3 Affordable BC Homesites and 55+ Living Retreats

On Central Saanich Road in Central Saanich Estates, this well-maintained double-wide offers an easygoing take on 55+ living with a floor plan that balances openness and privacy. The bright, spacious kitchen includes full laundry and connects to a separate dining room for unhurried everyday meals. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and a three-piece ensuite with shower, while two additional bedrooms sit at the opposite side of the home alongside the main bathroom—an arrangement that keeps daily routines comfortably separated. Outside, a covered front porch sets a welcoming tone, with two parking spots out front and a private rear garden backing onto greenspace beside a stream. Practical extras include a storage or potting shed off the kitchen with access to the side and back yards, plus an attached tool shed suited to a small workshop. Life here unfolds with quiet convenience close to Saanichton and Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

Along the water’s edge, this five-plus-acre parcel sits set back from Cowichan Lake Road, offering a notably private setting with a seasonal stream and a large pond with a water license. The land gently slopes to the south, creating a sunny, warm outlook and a variety of natural areas, with some portions located under hydro lines. Power is available to the building site, and zoning allows for a main home plus a smaller second home or suite. The area beneath the lines is suited to a tree farm or other crops under 10 feet, and the property is also positioned near the proposed Paldi Village. A transit bus runs along the road for day-to-day convenience. Water source and a septic system will be required, leaving the final vision intentionally open-ended.

Size: 5.75 acres

Set on a private parcel along Bussey Road in Kimberley, this quiet acreage sits just a five-minute drive from the center of town—close enough for everyday ease, yet removed from the bustle. The setting is notably secluded, with a sense of calm that invites slower mornings and unhurried evenings. A well is already in place, supporting a more self-sufficient rhythm from day one. For those planning ahead, the lack of building timelines offers flexibility, allowing your next steps to unfold on your own schedule. With restrictions limited to those set by the Regional District, the opportunity here feels refreshingly straightforward: a peaceful piece of Kimberley where privacy and proximity coexist, and where the future can be shaped gradually over time.

Size: 2.60 acres