The beautiful heritage buildings of Penfold Farm have been a landmark in the 
Cowichan Valley since their original construction in 1921. Conversion of the barn 
to a house took place in 1980, with modern plumbing and electrical work. 
Extensive renovations and improvements have been added continuously over the 
intervening years. 

People visiting Penfold Farm over the years have often commented - well they 
invariably comment on - how beautiful it is. Some say it is the most beautiful 
property they have seen. Some have compared it to a Tuscan villa. Many artists 
have come here to draw and paint. One of E.J. Hughes' well-known paintings was 
of the view from Penfold over Quamichan Lake (it is in the book of his work). 
One of the Cowichan Valley's best known current artists, Jennifer Lawson, an 
artist who has visited and painted many gardens, was painting here in June of this 
year and said that we must have one of the most beautiful gardens in Canada. The 
buildings and gardens of Penfold have often been the subject of paintings and 
greeting cards. 

Features of the House

Built as a dairy barn, lovingly converted to a country home retaining a sense 
of its charming rustic origins along with modern elegance, convenience and 
comfort. 
Extensive lawns, gardens and orchard. 
View of Quamichan Lake; sunrise and sunset views with windows on both 
sides of most rooms. 
Large country-style kitchen featuring Heartland stove with three electric 
ovens and six gas burners. 
Floors in most of the house are natural materials: travertine, slate and wood 
planks. 
Two silos are integrated into the house; one is a round 1/2 bathroom for guests, 
the other contains a spiral staircase leading to the upper level of the house. 
Large sunken living room with magnificent slate fireplace. 
Charming library overlooking the living room, lake, lawn and pond. 
3 bedrooms on the ground level, large self-contained suite on second level 
Separate guest cottage or fifth bedroom with ensuite. 
Large family room or studio on ground level, windows on three sides. 
Large separate dining room. 
Excellent roof (9 years old) with copper cones on the silos and copper flashing 
and peaks and valleys. 
Beautiful original thick wood paneling and ceilings in several rooms. 
Many unique and charming features. 

Features of Upstairs Master Bedroom Suite (in former hayloft) 
 
Unique spiral staircase in former silo 
Separate dressing room and cedar closet. 
Loft within the loft, with window seat overlooking pond. 
Ensuite 4-piece bathroom with claw foot tub and separate shower. 
Small kitchen 
Wide floorboards, recycled wood with circular saw marks. Beautiful recycled 
wood throughout. 
High quality belt-driven double ceiling fans. 
Screened French doors leading to sitting porch and outside staircase. 

Features of Property and Gardens 

3 acres of pastoral beauty with gardens, ponds, lawns, orchard, open field, 
natural stream with small waterfalls and two wooden footbridges, many 
mature trees. 
Fenced area of about one acre around house. 
Charming separate guest cottage in former creamery. 
Large heritage wooden barn with workshops and wood storage, parking for 
two cars, plus a large open area with stage and seating - potential venue for 
concerts, parties and receptions. 
Gardens including fenced vegetable & flower garden with cedar boxes and beds 
for asparagus, raspberries and rambling roses. 
Two small ponds and part of a larger one, along a natural small stream, with 
two wooden footbridges 
Large field of about 1 Y2 acres, used for parking for events; suitable for 
vineyard; could also be divided off and sold separately. 
Lovely "summer house". 
Many rustic arbours and gates. 
Large orchard. 
Lovely walks and benches around the property.