COZY, CUSTOMIZED LUXURY IN COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Welcome to your dream home! If you are tired of cookie-cutter houses and long for character, warmth, and views, this renovated 1988 rancher in desirable College Heights is the one. Offering an expansive 1,911 sq ft of main-level living, plus a detached 83 sq ft finished and beautiful view garden studio, this turn-key property defines "pride of ownership.” Backing onto a serene Arbutus grove, it provides a rare, private natural backdrop. Virtually everything has been meticulously updated between 2010 and 2025. Step inside to a bright, inviting layout flooded with natural light from strategic skylights. The heart of the home is the high-end, European-styled kitchen, crafted for daily living and effortless entertaining. Cozy up beside the energy-efficient wood stove, while a modern HRV system circulates fresh air throughout. Both bathrooms have been transformed into ultra-modern sanctuaries featuring luxurious heated floors. The exercise room also boasts heated floors for ultimate comfort. Contemporary cork flooring, updated interior doors, and custom blinds finish the interior spaces to perfection. The updates are just as impressive outside. The home boasts updated exterior finishings, concrete board siding, and sleek new railings. An extra-long, flat driveway provides abundant parking, leading to a double garage equipped with modern doors. In the backyard, your private oasis awaits. Take a stroll down the custom garden boardwalk to the detached studio—the ultimate flex space for an art studio, home office, or quiet retreat. From here, enjoy magnificent, unobstructed 180-degree views of Nanaimo Harbour, Departure Bay, Sechelt, and beyond. Relax under the deck gazebo, watch ferries pass by, and enjoy the fenced garden area. You name it, it's been done! Don’t miss this rare College Heights gem. (Disclaimer: Measurements by Proper Measure. Verify if deemed important to the Buyer.)