Exceptional 17.28 acre estate like farm property w/ approximately 14 acres of hay/pasture is located in Nanaimo’s highly sought-after North Jingle Pot area. The truly impressive, custom built 2004, 3600 sq ft home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, custom cabinetry throughout, a cathedral ceiling, a custom walk-in closet, 2 heat pumps, propane fireplace & a triple car garage w/ a covered walkway to the residence, plus so much more. The home is truly is exceptional & must be seen to be appreciated. Adding to the value are two automatic gates, one at the main entrance & one for the access to the home & garage area which has an exposed aggregate driveway & is separated from the rest of the property. Designed by a landscape architect, the visually appealing, low maintenance grounds w/ automatic irrigation provides visual appeal throughout the seasons. There is also a delightful newly updated guest/caretaker cottage, a playhouse + 2 large well maintained, former cattle barns. Barn # 1 is 3500 sq. ft, barn #2 is 4500 sq ft. Barn 1 has 4 stalls, grooming area, tack room/workshop/storage + additional space & a 1800 sq ft hay loft. There is also a riding ring for Equestrians, with a sprinkler system. The hay field is fertilized & provides income to maintain farm status, keeping the property taxes low. A enchanting hidden creek flows through the far end of the property. The property has two addresses & 2 driveways, which are at opposite ends of the property, providing space and privacy. There is power and water at the second driveway. A second 970 sq. ft dwelling is allowed for a total of 2 dwellings . Zoning allows for a wide variety of uses, including use as an event venue, agritourism & camping sites, as per the ALR rules. Whether you are seeking a private estate, a farm, an equestrian property, or an event venue, this property is perfectly suitable. A home based business is also permitted. All measurements are approximate and should be verified if deemed important.