The Inlet

Custom Oceanfront Luxury Home in Chemainus

Set along the shoreline in Chemainus, The Inlet is a timeless oceanfront residence designed to feel both grounded and expansive.

Before construction began, the original home on the property was carefully removed, opening the site for a new custom residence shaped around the shoreline, the views, and the family’s vision for coming home. This early transformation became the first chapter in the story of The Inlet – a renewal of place, purpose, and coastal living.

Anchored into its coastal setting and opening generously toward the Salish Sea, this custom home captures the feeling of life by the water: calm, welcoming, and deeply connected to its surroundings.

With 3,733 square feet of living space and a 956 square foot garage, The Inlet was designed for everyday comfort, family connection, and effortless coastal living. The home features five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a main-floor primary suite, gym space, office, rec room, open-concept living areas, and multiple covered and open patios that extend the home toward the ocean.

A Coastal Home Designed for Connection

The main floor is organized around a generous living, dining, and kitchen area that opens to outdoor spaces on both sides of the home. Large windows and patio doors bring natural light into the heart of the home while creating a strong visual connection to the waterfront setting.

The primary bedroom suite is located on the main floor, offering a private retreat with a walk-in closet and ensuite. Nearby, the living room, dining area, and kitchen create a warm central gathering space, while the office, laundry, entry foyer, and attached garage support the practical rhythm of daily life.

A series of open patios, covered patios, and a covered entry create layered outdoor living spaces, offering places to gather, relax, and take in the coastal surroundings throughout the seasons.

Oceanfront Living in Chemainus

The Inlet sits on an oceanfront property fronting Stuart Channel, with the broader Salish Sea beyond. The site has private foreshore frontage and private moorage, making the home especially connected to its waterfront setting.

This is a home designed to belong to the coast. Its form, materials, and layout work together to create a sense of permanence, a home that feels settled into the land while still opening outward to the view.

Timeless West Coast Character

The exterior design combines classic coastal forms with durable West Coast materials. The plans include standing seam metal roofing, fibre cement lap siding, fibre cement shingle, fibre cement panels, stone veneer with stone cap, painted wood detailing, timber posts, and T&G wood soffits. Together, these elements give the home a timeless, substantial feel while maintaining a refined coastal character.

The varied rooflines, gable details, covered outdoor areas, and stone accents help create a residence that feels both elegant and approachable, a true oceanfront family home.

Designed for Family and Guests

The second floor includes four additional bedrooms, including a guest room with its own guest bath, plus a rec room, main bath, storage, and a long hall with a window seat. This upper level gives the home flexibility for family, guests, and quiet retreat spaces, while keeping the main floor focused on gathering, views, and everyday living.

From the main-floor primary suite to the upstairs guest spaces, The Inlet is designed to feel welcoming at every scale, whether it is a quiet morning by the water or a full house of family and friends.

This oceanfront home is a luxury design and a complementary addition to other oceanfront properties in the Chemainus area. If you would like to view similar homes, check out our Shawnigan Lake Custom Home and Forest Estate.

Are you looking to build your own forever home? We would love to hear from you! Contact us today.

Project Highlights

Location: Chemainus / North Cowichan, BC
Project Type: Custom oceanfront luxury home
Living Area: 3,733 sq. ft.
Garage: 956 sq. ft.
Total Building Area: 4,689 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3.5
Key Features: Oceanfront property, Salish Sea views, Stuart Channel frontage, private moorage context, main-floor primary suite, open-concept living, gym space, office, rec room, covered patio, open patios, attached garage, timeless West Coast exterior
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