Rural living in the Town of Qualicum Beach with a 1564sf shop, 784sf detached garage & welcoming 3032sf family home, immaculately maintained & recently updated! Settled on a pretty 5.35ac, this 5 bed, 3 full bath family home, lovingly built by Doyle Construction for his own family of 6, inspires Country Living at its best. Imagine children picking raspberries & blueberries for breakfast, catching frogs in Beach Creek & playing Hide ‘n Seek among the mature plantings. The heart of the home is the splendid kitchen, with a massive island, loads of storage, Spanish Terra Cotta flooring which is open to the casual dining area & cozy family room. A convenient home office has its own entry door from the wrap around verandah, the more formal living & dining rooms flank the expansive entry & a sweeping staircase leads to 5BRs tucked on the 1426sf upper floor. The generous Primary suite boasts a large walk-in closet & updated spa-like 5pc ensuite with separate tub & shower. The 5pc main bath, with heated tile floors, has been beautifully renovated, & the charming dormers add character to the front bedrooms. The mechanical room, in its very orderly fashion, houses the new boiler for HW on demand & radiant baseboard heat, the water filtration system, the pressure tank & crawlspace access. The 114’ drilled well produces 8gpm, & an underground 1500gal cistern stores water which irrigates the attractive gardens. There is outdoor storage galore in various locations, & the784sf garage, built in 2017, has been known to host large family gatherings with its elegant chandeliers and soaring ceiling when inclement weather dictates an indoor event! The shop is magnificent, with 2 great workable spaces & the WETT certified wood stove keeps things toasty in the winter. Large Access doors make it easy to get materials in and out. Walk to Town, bike to the beach, enjoy a stroll to The Fern & Cedar & other downtown amenities. This superior location has it all. Come & see this unique offering!