A true character home in Nanaimo, offering beautiful ocean views of Departure Bay. The living room exudes old English charm and features solid oak top-nailed flooring, exposed wooden beams, a large brick fireplace, lead glass windows and bay windows that flood the home with natural light. The kitchen showcases an iconic AGA Range Cooker which offers a unique cooking experience with numerous culinary benefits. The formal dining room features Tudor style woodwork that creates an elegant and timeless ambiance. Off the kitchen, step into the enclosed sunroom and out onto the deck, where you can enjoy views of the pear and fig trees in the backyard and views of Newcastle Island and the surrounding waters. A grand staircase leads to the upper floor, which offers two generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own 3-piece ensuite. A 4-piece main bathroom serves the floor, and a versatile bonus room is connected to the second bedroom. The downstairs level of the home features a walk out, one-bedroom secondary suite featuring its own entrance and a 3 pc bathroom. Several other storage rooms on the bottom level provide plenty of utility space as well as redesign potential. Recent updates in the home include a new hot water tank (April 2025), newer windows (3-4 years old), as well as newer fridges in the main kitchen and suite. This is a one of a kind character-filled home, rich in local history and boasting lovely ocean views of Departure Bay. Book your showing today!