Cowichan Valley Riverfront Homes For Sale
The Cowichan, the Koksilah and the ChemainusCowichan Valley riverfront homes for sale are a small and particular market. The Cowichan River runs from the lake down through Duncan to the estuary, the Koksilah comes in from the south, and the Chemainus drains the north end of the valley. Each one brings flood mapping, riparian setbacks and, on the Cowichan, one of the best known fly fishing runs in the province.
Flood construction levels decide what you may build and what you can insure. A house sitting below the mapped level can be hard to finance and costly to rebuild. Pull the flood covenant off title early rather than in the final week of subject removal.
The 30 metre streamside protection area shapes the property. Clearing, landscaping and new structures are all limited near the bank, and a biologist report tells you exactly where that line falls. On several of these parcels the usable ground sits well back from the water.
The Cowichan is a well known river with public access in places. Fishing season brings anglers, vehicles and foot traffic along parts of the bank. Some buyers love that and others cannot live with it, so stand on the property in October before you decide.