Step into a storybook setting with this masterfully updated Lake Cowichan character home. Locally celebrated as the "Gingerbread House," this architectural gem has been completely and recently reimagined from top to bottom. The upper level showcases breathtaking, refinished original hardwood floors and rich historical details. Below, a fully self-contained, mirror-image suite-space offers unmatched versatility. Equipped with separate hydro meters, this dual-unit property serves as a high-yield short-term rental, a seamless mortgage helper, or an inspiring home-based business space.Enjoy absolute peace of mind with a lifetime metal roof on the workshop/shed, and premium underground drainage. A large, detached workshop provides ample storage or creative space, while the beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance grounds let you spend your weekends enjoying the lake. This is hands down one of the most distinctive, turnkey real estate opportunities available on Vancouver Island today.