A Sprawling Country Estate with Easy Access to Shopping, Amenities, and all of your Family’s Needs! Don’t miss this bright and spacious 2648 sqft 5 Bed/3 Bath Family Home on a beautifully-landscaped .95 acre parcel of land boasting upper level day-to-day living, a finished lower level for your family/guests, a sizable deck and a large patio, and a park-like yard with a Gazebo, a pond, a Greenhouse, and tons of parking incl RV parking with hook-ups! A long driveway extends from the pillared and gated entry to a huge parking area, where a walkway leads past gardens up to the porch. The upper level has a bright semi-open plan layout that includes a Living/Dining Room featuring OS windows, an alcove for your china cabinet, and the same hardwood flooring that flows throughout much of the home. The Deluxe Kitchen offers stainless appliances and lots of counter space and cabinetry, while the adjacent Family Room sports a gas FP. A sliding glass door opens to a large Entertainer’s Deck (with a metal-frame pergola) for easy outdoor dining and relaxation. Enjoy your favorite cool beverage while watching the youngsters and your furry family members playing in the west-facing backyard, or simply relax and savor the breathtaking panoramic view over the peaceful grounds. Stepping back inside you’ll find a hallway hosting a generous Primary Bedroom Suite with a WI closet and a 4 pc ensuite, 2 Bedrooms, and a 4 pc Bath. The spacious and fully-finished lower level has a sizable Family/Rec Room with a sliding glass door to an extended patio, as well as 2 more Bedrooms, a 4 pc Bath, and a Laundry Room. The huge backyard offers a pond with a water fountain and beautiful plantings, and the yard also hosts a Double Carport and a Garden Shed. You’re within mins of Red Gap Shopping Center with its Quality Foods store, Fairwinds Golf Course and trail system, and Schooner Cove Marina/Fairwinds Landing, and it’s a short drive to Parksville and North Nanaimo. Visit our website for more info.