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1424 Gillespie Rd, Sooke
17 Mile · Single Family Residence · MLS® 1046940 · Listed Aug 14, 2026
A unique opportunity to acquire the 'Grouse Nest Lodge'; a substantial ±83.5-acre oceanfront estate in the serene East Sooke area,offering significant development potential in one of Vancouver Island’s most naturally beautiful and rapidly evolving coastal communities.This remarkable property features a mix of old-growth forest, open clearings, and nearly a full kilometre of low-bank waterfront alongthe sheltered waters of Sooke Harbour. The parcel is zoned for mixed-use and is positioned to support a variety of future land uses,including medium-density residential, eco-tourism, and potential marine-related amenities. With its expansive size, zoning flexibility, andproximity to essential services and transportation infrastructure, 1424 Gillespie Road represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity tocreate a signature waterfront community, retreat, or resort development on Vancouver Island’s west coast
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms | 12 |
| Bathrooms | 13 |
| Interior | 10,355 sqft |
| Lot Size | 3,639,002 sqft (83.53 acres) |
| Parking | 20 spaces |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Fireplaces | 3 |
| Heating | Electric, Propane |
| Basement | Other |
| Exterior | Frame Wood, Stone |
| Roof | Shake |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Water | Well: Drilled |
| Sewer | Septic System |
| Zoning | Rural |
| Taxes | $53,602 (2025) |
| Laundry | In House |
| MLS® # | 1046940 |
| Brokerage | Pemberton Holmes Ltd. |
For sale now at $6,499,000.
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It is listed at $6,499,000.
A Single Family Residence in 17 Mile, Sooke with 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 10,355 sqft, built in 1964.
It has 20 parking spaces (Driveway, Open, Other).
The lot is 3,639,002 sqft (83.53 acres).
Sooke is currently a buyer's market: median sold price $852,500, 7.3 months of inventory, homes typically selling in about 63 days.
There are 121 houses for sale in Sooke right now. Browse all Sooke houses for sale to see current listings, updated daily from the MLS® system.
The median house sold price in Sooke is $852,500, based on 216 sales over the past 12 months. The median price per square foot is $433. Compare asking prices across the houses currently for sale in Sooke.
NOTE: MLS® property information is provided under copyright© by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board and Victoria Real Estate Board. The information is from sources deemed reliable, but should not be relied upon without independent verification. Data last updated: Nov 6, 2026.
