Development Potential in Whiffin Spit
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Whiffin Spit
Neighborhood Overview
Whiffin Spit is a prestigious waterfront neighborhood on Sooke Harbour featuring premium oceanfront estates and ocean-view properties with direct access to the iconic Whiffin Spit natural formation. This exclusive area represents some of Sooke's finest coastal real estate, attracting affluent buyers seeking waterfront luxury, natural beauty, and unique geographic features.
Why Buyers Choose Whiffin Spit
Named for one of Vancouver Island's most distinctive natural formations, this subarea captures the views and ambiance of the iconic sandbar as a daily lifestyle asset. The Whiffin Spit park itself is publicly owned and maintained, so adjacent homeowners benefit from its presence without any maintenance cost. Kayaking, harbour walking, and bird watching from the spit create a recurring experience that buyers describe as their primary reason for choosing this specific address within Sooke.
Typical Homes in Whiffin Spit
Waterfront and near-waterfront homes on larger lots overlooking Sooke Harbour entrance form the primary inventory. Prices range from varied pricing to varied pricing illion and above, with the finest harbour-mouth positions and highest architectural quality at the upper end. A range of architectural styles from older character homes to contemporary custom builds means buyers can find varying levels of move-in readiness. Turnover is relatively low given the lifestyle satisfaction of residents.
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7079 Richview Dr, Sooke BC V9Z 0T3
Sooke
4 bed · 3.0 bath · 3,254 sf · 106 days
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
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6988 West Coast Rd, Sooke BC V9Z 0V1
Sooke
0.0 bath · 90 days
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
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1559 Dufour Rd, Sooke BC V9Z 0T6
Sooke
5 bed · 3.0 bath · 3,616 sf · 120 days
Courtesy of The Agency
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7247 Bethany Pl, Sooke BC V9Z 0S8
Sooke
4 bed · 4.0 bath · 3,659 sf · 42 days
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
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7095 Richview Dr, Sooke BC V9Z 0T3
Sooke
2 bed · 1.0 bath · 918 sf · 118 days
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes - Sooke
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6972 Sea Lion Way, Sooke BC V9Z 0T4
Sooke
4 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,804 sf · 22 days
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
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