Unique opportunity to acquire a distinctive 17.28-acre equestrian estate situated in the desirable North Jingle Pot area of Nanaimo. This property has endless possibilities. The main residence was custom built in 2004. Offering 3600 sq ft of elegant living space with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. As you enter the gated residence you get a sense of class with established landscaping, 3 car garage attached to the home via breezeway and a refined entrance to the home. The home itself is surrounded by extensive outdoor entertaining areas among the lush and well manicured landscaping rarely found on properties of this size. The main foyer of the home provides entry into a formal living room, formal dining room and, most importantly, the heart of the home - the kitchen - which is an entertainers dream with rich cabinetry, an abundance of counters and cabinets, and equipped with a sizable bar adjacent to the very inviting family room with fireplace. To complete the 2269 sq ft on the main level is a sitting room with high ceilings to the second floor, laundry room and 1.5 baths. The upper floor presents an additional outdoor living space, 3 bedrooms, of which one is attached to the primary bedroom, excellent for a den or nursery. The primary suite is very spacious and equipped with a balcony overlooking the grounds, generous walk-in closet with custom cabinetry, ensuite with soaker tub and walk in shower. The property has been improved with various buildings which include a caretaker’s cottage, 4500 sq ft dairy barn, and 3500 sq ft Stables/workshop/storage building with 1800 sq ft hay loft. The main area is equipped with a western style bar, 5 well-designed functional stalls. On the west side of the property, with its own address, driveway, hydro meter, and services, is a 2-bed 1 bath mobile home that has fantastic field and vista views. This is truly a special one-of-a-kind rural, multi-acre property ideally situated within close proximity to all of Nanaimo's urban amenities.