Iconic Cowichan Valley equestrian estate set in its own valley! The original farmhouse, set on 287 acres (four titles) of pastured and treed land, was built in 1896 and has been completely remodeled and updated to a bespoke manor of 6,967 square feet spread over three levels. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two laundries, library, study, formal dining and media room. Kitchen features conservatory dining area, massive island, butler’s pantry and all high-end appliances including a LaCornue range from France. The brand-new horse stable is 4,128 square feet and features six stalls, each with an outdoor paddock and stainless steel automatic watering systems. The stone base of the barn structure is Whistler basalt stone with custom fabricated concrete stone cap, interlocking paver floor surface, timber trusses, solid wood stall and barn doors with custom fabricated metal. The heated tack room has custom millwork, porcelain tile floors, kitchenette, medical room, laundry and water closet. To complete the horse facilities there is a 175’ X 65’ jumping arena with Euro style yellow cedar fencing and a 65’ diameter round ring for lunging. The hay barn and workshop is 2600 square feet overall. 1480 square feet of full height (27’ 6”) hay storage, a 670 square feet heated workshop has a custom wood work bench with tool storage, custom wood storage racks, and another 450 square feet of covered outdoor storage. The building is constructed utilizing 12” X 12” solid timber post and beam. This is an idyllic location, southern exposure, surrounded by new and mature growth forest land set against the Koksilah Ridge of mountains west towards Lake Cowichan. Kelvin Creek meanders for a mile through the property with a bridge to the other side. Hiking trails abound and the Trans Canada Trail is a quarter of a mile from the boundary.