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Population Demographics:
Mill Springs is a diverse community that offers a lifestyle that appeals to a broad spectrum of residents. With an almost equal proportion of retirees and empty-nesters to busy professionals and young families, we have a well-balanced population with a strong community spirit.
Our comprehensive network of parks and walking trails, and the addition of a new playground in Phase 10, provides recreation for all ages right here in our own neighbourhood. Wide streets, sidewalks, and lamp standards compliment the beautiful homes in Mill Springs, and provide a safe environment day and night.
Being within an easy commute to Victoria, especially with the very popular BC Transit Commuter Bus, we have a large number of residents that work in Victoria and are able to come home to magnificent houses on spacious lots at a fraction of the cost of Victoria and area homes.
The Property:
Is approximately 200 acres (80.9 hectares) and is serviced by all major utilities including natural gas. Street lighting is from large, traditionally styled ornamental lanterns on custom-finished bases and standards. There are wide paved roads with curbs and either sidewalks or walking trails for each phase.
Many lots back onto an extensive network of parkland, green space, creeks, and walking trails that wind throughout the development, offering easy access to the beauty and nature that surrounds Mill Springs Village. All services, including telephone and cablevision, are completely underground.
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Mill Springs Village
is located in the thriving coastal community of Mill Bay on Southern Vancouver Island. It enjoys the excellent temperate climate of the South Cowichan Valley, famous for its rolling landscape, forests, rivers, lakes, protected ocean bays, and picturesque harbours.
Mill Springs Village, lying on the southern tip of the Cowichan Valley, is on the lee side of the Vancouver Island Mountains. We are protected from the wild winds and rains of the open Pacific Ocean while enjoying the mild tempering effects of its marine currents.
Mill Bay is also connected to the beautiful Saanich Peninsula by a small, regularly scheduled car/passenger ferry which gives you a delightful little sea voyage while providing a romantic short-cut to renowned Butchart Gardens, the airport, and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. Many scheduled ferry sailings leave every day to the BC mainland and the gulf islands.
The Cowichan Valley is a broad, rolling valley, with several large rivers and many lakes. It has been home to many native peoples far beyond recorded history. An amazing variety of wildlife and plant species also live here, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
Living the Island Dream and the Island Lifestyle includes easy access to a rich assortment of recreational activities. Mill Springs Village provides a central base for outdoor and nature enthusiasts. Located only 5 minutes away from the ocean, one can enjoy pristine beaches, sailing, power boating, kayaking, fishing and crabbing. For those who are passionate about waterskiing, canoeing, and swimming, spectacular Shawnigan Lake is also only minutes away. Hiking enthusiasts will never tire of the endless parks and trails that abound in the area, including the breathtakingly beautiful Goldstream Park which is within a scenic 15-minute drive of Mill Springs Village. Whether you enjoy an active lifestyle, a quiet retirement, or desire a safe place to raise a family, Mill Springs Village provides it all.
Climate Our average annual rainfall is 32.4 inches (82.5 cm) and the average sunshine is 2058 hours. The lowest average monthly temperature is 38° (3.1 Celsius). Some snow usually occurs each year but depths are generally slight and may last only a day or two. Mill Bay is approximately 23 miles (37 km) south of the 49th Parallel. “Cowichan” means “Land warmed by the sun” or “The Warm Land”, and the long sunny days of summer and the temperate winters contribute to the rapid growth, great size and tremendous diversity of the trees and plants you will find in Mill Springs.
Pinning It All Down…If you really are an explorer, and believe in recording your home base before you venture out to discover all the wonders of your new surroundings, you will appreciate knowing that the exact location of Mill Springs Village on the face of the planet is 48° 38.495’ North Latitude and 123° 33.653’ West Longitude. The position was taken by Global Positioning System at the Sales Office. It’s a great jumping-off place for a whole new lifestyle!
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