A beautiful, sunny acreage surrounds this spacious 3,144 sq.ft. home, workshop, and cottage on Gabriola Island! The 5-acre property with southern exposure offers a variety of landscapes to explore, from gorgeous gardens to clearings, forested areas, and a pond. Located in the South End, it's close to the marinas in Silva Bay. The updated 5-bedroom home overlooks the garden area and features high ceilings and plenty of natural light. Highlights include oak floors, African Walnut bookshelves in the study, a wood stove, and a heat pump. The kitchen offers ample counter space and storage, along with a live-edge bar. Bathrooms have been updated, with a 3-piece on the main level and a luxurious 5-piece upstairs, featuring a freestanding tub and double vanity sinks. The sunny and bright 690 sq.ft. cottage has a cozy propane fireplace, doors leading to a deck overlooking the pond, a fenced-in area, 1 bedroom, a 4pc bathroom and its own laundry facilities. The property also includes a 320 sqft workshop with concrete floors and French doors, along with an attached carport. A variety of vegetation awaits discovery, from apple trees and berries to rhubarb, asparagus, plum, and cherry trees. Weeping willows, monkey trees, daffodils, grapes, and kiwi plants add to the beauty of the landscape. Raised garden beds cater to the gardener's heart. The property is well-equipped with too many upgrades to list, some of these features include 2 wells, cisterns, UV light, and filters, a Cummins Generator and a roof that was replaced in 2023. This home and garden is sure to fulfill your Island lifestyle dreams of harvesting from your own land.