If you are looking for a place to settle in and raise your family or just to “be”, then this is it! With nature as it’s inspiration, this west coast styled Lake Cowichan home sits in a forested neighbourhood of lakeside homes steps from a marina and the lake. This main level entry, 2,935 sq.ft., 5 bed, 3 bathrm, 3 level home features a self contained two-bedroom basement suite ideal for extended families or ? The spacious top floor primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings, a separate entrance and has an adjacent office and beautiful 5 pc ensuite featuring a heated stone laid floor. Finishing is top notch with cherry hardwood flooring, tile, unique “shuttered” window treatments, 9‘ceilings in the basement, big music/media room and library. There’s an efficient heat pump for year-round comfort as well as a cozy pellet stove in the open concept mail living space. The big double garage with lots of outdoor parking offers ample room for RV or boat too on this .35 acre lot. Other items include a funky wood fired back yard sauna as well as a storage shed and small fenced raised bed garden for the green thumb. Shopping, schools, park and pub are near by and if you are looking for outdoor recreation and community you are in the middle of it!