Welcome home to 352 9th Street! This newly refreshed cream puff of a Rancher hits all the notes that a home Buyer looking for an UPGRADED DOWNSIZE or perfect STARTER HOME could want: New paint throughout, new flooring and baseboards, new stainless steel appliances, newer heat pump, a new hot water tank and new solar panels on the roof. The 23 energy capturing solar panels installed in 2023 are a bonus, $ saving feature: This self-sufficient house produces more energy than it uses, and is one of only 3 properties in Nanaimo to achieve this high standard, with a net '0' Energy assessment result! The house itself measures 1300+ square feet with 3 beds & 2 baths and an attached garage. The bright, open shared living space has a 4-way ceiling cassette heat pump (heating/cooling with little to no impact on your wallet thanks to the solar panels!). All of this interior newness is set on a sunny corner lot with low maintenance curb appeal, an attached garage & a fully fenced backyard. Looking to spend some time relaxing in a private backyard of your very own? You are in luck here: This property's private exterior area boasts a large deck (previously, the coolest 'catio' on the block!) & plenty of space for dining al fresco. The fully fenced yard has grassy areas, room for a veggie garden & there's a pergola where you will happily spend lazy warm evenings with Family & Friends. All of this 'HOME SWEET HOME'-ness in a convenient yet quiet South Nanaimo location not far from necessary amenities, shopping, all levels of schooling including VIU, Transit, Harbour Air Float Plane and Ferry Terminals, YCD Airport, Ice & Aquatic Centres, Downtown Nanaimo & Harbourfront walkway, local walking trails, Highway 17 & the Parkway for travel North/South. There's nothing left to be done here: Unpack your worldly goods & set up your home base for what is sure to be an enjoyable lifestyle on 9th Street! Data taken from sources deemed reliable; Buyer to verify.