Genoa Bay Oceanfront
5025 Genoa Bay Road, Duncan, BC
- 3 BEDS
- 3 BATHS
- 2,693 sq.ft. Home
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- Genoa Bay Oceanfront
Key Facts
- MLS® #: 1003121
- Property ID: SIRC2503525
- Property Type: Residential, Single Family Detached
- Style: Tuscan
- Living Space: 2,693 sq.ft.
- Lot Size: 0.35 ac
- Year Built: 1989
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Parking Spaces: 5
- Listed By:
- Brian Danyliw
Property Description
Embrace the essence of West Coast living in this stunning oceanfront residence, perfectly perched on a 0.35-acre lot with uninterrupted panoramic views of beautiful Genoa Bay. With 1/3 shared ownership of a private dock that holds legal foreshore tenure, this property offers dock space suitable for a boat up to 35 feet, an ideal retreat for those who love life on the water.
Spanning 2,693 square feet, the home has been thoughtfully designed to maximize ocean views from nearly every room, as well as from all three outdoor decks. The main floor welcomes you with soaring vaulted ceilings in the living room, a cozy fireplace, and an open dining area. The kitchen includes abundant cabinetry, a bright breakfast nook with a large picture window, and access to a spacious deck where the scenic outlook is nothing short of spectacular. Also on the main level are a generous bedroom, a two-piece bathroom, and a convenient laundry room.
Upstairs, the primary suite is a tranquil retreat with a large five-piece ensuite and access to a sun-drenched upper deck, a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening stargazing. A second bedroom on this floor also features its own three-piece ensuite and shares access to the upper deck. The open-air hallway offers views of the main living space below, enhancing the home’s bright and airy feel.
The lower level is a flexible space currently used as a family room but could easily function as a home office, studio, or hobby area. It includes walk-out access to the yard and two finished storage rooms for added convenience.
Recent updates provide peace of mind and enhance the home’s curb appeal, including a new front entry door, metal roof, windows and exterior doors, fresh paint, gutters, and downspouts.
Outside, the low-maintenance yard allows more time for recreation and relaxation. Just a two-minute stroll leads to public beach access, the Genoa Bay Marina, and the beloved Genoa Bay Café. Whether you're an avid boater or simply seeking serene oceanfront living, this rare offering delivers it all in one of Vancouver Island’s most picturesque settings.
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Amenities
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Bay
- Bay View
- Boat Dock
- Country Living
- Gardens
- Laundry
- Ocean / Beach
- Ocean Front
- Ocean View
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Walk Out Basement
- Water View
- Waterfront
Rooms
- TypeLevelDimensionsFlooring
- EntranceMain22' 11.5" x 26' 2.9"Other
- KitchenMain42' 7.8" x 36' 10.7"Other
- Breakfast NookMain42' 7.8" x 36' 10.7"Other
- Living roomMain42' 7.8" x 62' 4"Other
- BedroomMain39' 4.4" x 39' 4.4"Other
- Dining roomMain32' 9.7" x 39' 4.4"Other
- Laundry roomMain22' 11.5" x 32' 9.7"Other
- Primary bedroom2nd floor49' 2.5" x 39' 4.4"Other
- Bedroom2nd floor39' 4.4" x 39' 4.4"Other
- Family roomLower29' 6.3" x 62' 4"Other
- StorageLower22' 11.5" x 39' 4.4"Other
- StorageLower16' 4.8" x 65' 7.4"Other
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5025 Genoa Bay Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 5Y6 Canada
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Area Description
Genoa Bay’s rich and colourful history begins in 1848, when 10-year-old Giovanni Baptiste Ordano left Italy aboard his uncle’s sailing ship. By 1858, as a young trader, he spotted a small bay just west of Cowichan Bay and named it Genoa Bay after his birthplace. Ordano later settled in Cowichan Bay, opening the first store in the region and trading with Austrian, French, and Greek fishermen.
In 1873, Genoa Bay became home to the province’s largest sawmill, founded by W\.J. Sutton. The mill operated until 1925 and played a key role in supplying lumber to rebuild the waterfronts of San Francisco and Toronto. At its peak, the mill employed 125 people and the 25-acre site included 61 buildings—such as worker accommodations, a church, post office, school, mill offices, and more. Logs were floated down the Cowichan River and across Cowichan Bay to the mill, but a lack of fresh water—hauled over from Salt Spring Island—eventually forced the operation to close.
After sitting largely abandoned, Genoa Bay found new life in 1946 when three former naval officers built a resort featuring cottages, a 17-room lodge, a dining room, dance floor, swimming pool, and extensive docks. It quickly became a popular retreat, with floatplanes and boats arriving from Victoria and Vancouver. In 1959, William Morgan—rumoured to be a descendant of pirate-turned-governor Henry Morgan—purchased the resort and turned it into a bustling vacation spot.
The café that stands today was once the old mill’s storehouse. Moved to the shoreline between 1968 and 1970, it was transformed into a marine supply store and later a café. Over the years, additions were made, and the space expanded, but the original kitchen remains the same. Through every era—from sawmilling hub to seaside escape—Genoa Bay has maintained its unique character, charm, and deep ties to Vancouver Island’s maritime heritage.
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Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
752 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M6