Black House, Barn Studio & River Access on 6 Acres

About the Space

Tucked into five acres of old-growth forest on the Puntledge River, this property is one of the most unique locations on Vancouver Island. The main house is a striking dark cedar home, fully renovated with a designer interior that balances raw materials with a refined editorial eye. Floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights flood the open-plan living space with natural light, framing views of the surrounding forest from every room. The main house features a large open kitchen with a substantial island, a dining area, a working stone fireplace, office, laundry room, TV room, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms. The interiors are thoughtfully styled with Wishbone chairs, Togo sofas, sculptural lighting, and original artwork. The kind of space that photographs beautifully without any staging. A secondary structure on the property offers a pool table lounge on the main level and a low-ceiling upper apartment, ideal for crew, overflow talent, or production support. The barn is a dramatic open-volume space currently used for yoga retreats, with high ceilings, exposed timber, layered rugs, and a raw concrete floor that makes it endlessly adaptable for shoots, workshops, or intimate gatherings. Beyond the buildings: a greenhouse, wood-stacked sheds, a tool garage with ATV, a Mercedes available for production use, open lawns, deep forested areas, and direct access to the Puntledge River. The river frontage is quiet, lush, and completely private, perfect for editorial, fashion, or film work that needs a natural landscape with real atmosphere. With multiple distinct spaces including the renovated main house, the barn, the secondary building, the forest, and the river, there's a genuine range of looks and backdrops without ever leaving the property. Located just outside Courtenay, BC on Vancouver Island, with easy access from the Comox Valley Airport.