Set your sights on this Vancouver Island resort-style paradise and start living the dream. This coastal estate is situated on approximately 10.2 acres with 2,000 ft shoreline overlooking Ladysmith Harbour and mountains. The property boasts breathtaking views, southern exposure, a large vegetable garden and one acre kiwi vineyard. The main residence is exceptionally well-built and maintained, with an efficient passive solar design. It offers 9,500 sf finished living space with a 12 bedroom guest lodge, commercial kitchen and owner's suite. All bedrooms have ensuites and there are three additional restrooms on the main floor. A 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom cottage with attached workshop currently serves as a separate residential dwelling. Dual GL-1 and A-2 zoning (not in ALR) permits a variety of uses. Site improvements include an engineered drainage system with eco-basin sediment pond, oversized septic designed for expansion, irrigation, shoreline dike, landscape and parking lighting. There are two drilled wells providing quality water supply with outstanding well yields. No local restrictions on livestock. Conveniently located 1 km off the Trans Canada Hwy, 5 minutes to Ladysmith and the Nanaimo Airport, 20 minutes to Nanaimo and the ferry terminals for easy commuting.