Stylish and Bright 'Chartwell' Rancher! Perfectly positioned midway between Parksville and Qualicum Beach you will find this charming 1967 sqft 3 Bed/2 Bath Rancher on a landscaped .18-acre lot. This spacious and elegant home boasts skylights and oversized windows, a large patio, and a sun-soaked yard, dedicated RV/boat parking, open-concept formal and casual living areas sharing a 2-sided natural gas fireplace, and touches of understated elegance like glass doors, stylish wainscoting, and sumptuous heated flooring. Located in the 'Chartwell' neighborhood of Qualicum Beach, this home offers easy access to golf courses, a marina, walking trails, shopping, and amenities. A walkway leads past natural plantings to a front door, opening to a skylighted foyer with ceramic tile flooring and an artistic glass panel. The Living/Dining Room, perfect for formal entertaining, offers space for a China cabinet and west-facing picture windows with roll-down awnings. A two-sided natural gas fireplace adds ambiance, shared with the adjacent Kitchen/Family Room. The Deluxe Kitchen features ample cupboards and countertop workspace, a large island, heated tile flooring, and a walk-in pantry. The Breakfast Nook is the perfect spot for a morning coffee or light snack, or step through the glass door to the sizable patio for an al fresco meal. Partly covered with translucent skylight panels for year-round use, the patio is the ideal space to relax and unwind, host gatherings of family and friends, or simply enjoy quiet afternoons with a book and a cool beverage. The patio looks out onto a private backyard with southern and eastern exposure, perimeter gardens and established hedging, and some grass for children and pets to play in fully fenced safety. There's also a Primary Suite with a walk-in closet and 5-piece ensuite, two additional Bedrooms, a skylighted Main Bath, and a Laundry Room with a commercial-grade washer/dryer. Nice extras, visit our website for more info.