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800 Lower Ganges Road
Salt Spring · Single Family
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Sqft
- 6,501
- Built
- 1912
Listed by Pemberton Holmes - Salt Spring · MLS® 1051014
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A Home With History — A Salt Spring Landmark | The Old Vicarage.Steeped in history and rich with character, The Old Vicarage is a distinctive Salt Spring Island property where heritage charm and modern living meet. The farmhouse and barn underwent a substantial renovation between 2006 and 2009, preserving original character while adding stylish design and modern conveniences. Set well back from the road on more than 10 sunny, level, farmable acres, this iconic 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom farmhouse offers exceptional privacy. Heritage details, expansive covered porches, a durable metal roof and abundant natural light create a warm and welcoming home. The main level features a beautifully appointed kitchen for effortless entertaining, inviting living spaces and private office opening to a covered porch. Upstairs, three heritage-inspired bedrooms combine timeless character with a modern aesthetic, complemented by a spa-inspired 4-piece bathroom. The lower level provides flexible family/recreation space with no-step entrances.Covered porches, decks and patios overlook gardens, orchards and pastoral grounds. Mature landscaping, productive gardens and a heritage pear orchard producing up to 4,000 lbs. of fruit in a good year add to the property's charm. A remarkable 10,403 sq.ft. pole barn provides versatility, including a 2,485 sq.ft. finished studio with 3-piece bath, 2,807 sq.ft. workshop and 5,111 sq.ft. storage.Beside Portlock Park and across from the golf club, with a walk to the movies at Central, Baker Beach and St. Mary Lake nearby, and Vesuvius ferry and Ganges Village a short drive away.Municipal water plus dug well. Two 200 Amp services to both Barn & Farmhouse. A seasonal cottage is permitted as an accessory use, subject to applicable approvals. A rare piece of Salt Spring history combining heritage character, productive acreage, extensive outbuildings and endless possibilities.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4 full
- Interior
- 6,501 sq ft
- Year built
- 1912
- Parking
- 10
- Property type
- Single Family
- Garage
- Yes
- Carport
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Area
- Salt Spring
- Style
- Other
- Listed
- October 1, 2026
- Structure
- House
- PID
- 003-930-432
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Golf course
Features and inclusions
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Built-In
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Electric, Propane, Wood, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Carport
- Lot
- Acreage, Central location, Level lot, Private setting, Southern exposure, Partially cleared, Other
Rooms and building
- Water
- Zoning
- Agricultural
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Monthly and upfront costs
Uses the posted 5-year rate (5.19%), 20% down and a 25-year amortization.
Monthly ownership costs
- Principal and interest
- $21,234
- Property tax
- $1,308/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $22,692
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $4,480,000
- Down payment
- $896,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $3,584,000
Estimates only. They leave out utilities, upkeep and closing costs.
Borrowing costs
What money costs right now
The rates behind any payment estimate on this page.
- Prime rate
- 4.45%
- Variable mortgages are quoted against this.
- 5 year bond yield
- 3.68%
- Fixed mortgage pricing follows this.
- Policy rate
- 2.25%
- Set by the Bank of Canada.
These are benchmark rates, not mortgage quotes. Your rate depends on the lender, the term, and your file.
Source: Bank of Canada. As of 2026-09-29
Neighbourhood
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Land and hazards
What the maps say about this land
Provincial designations and mapped natural hazards at this location.
- Agricultural Land Reserve
- In the ALR
- Provincial farmland protection restricts subdivision and non-farm use.
- Wildfire interface
- Low risk
- In a mapped wildland-urban interface zone. Affects insurance and FireSmart requirements.
Based on where this point falls in provincial map layers, not a site survey or a formal hazard assessment. Confirm with the municipality, a professional, and your insurer before relying on it.
Source: BC Geographic Warehouse (Agricultural Land Commission, BC Wildfire Service)
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