This great 5-acre property offers space & privacy, providing the perfect foundation for a large family or homesteaders. The main home is gigantic & ready for your customizing ideas, featuring an open post & beam living room design with a grand floor-to-ceiling fireplace & a neat loft study overlooking the area. The kitchen enjoys views of a large cleared field bordered by your own forest, which covers approximately 50 percent of the property & includes private trails to explore. This space has so many great options for a hobby farm or simply enjoying the acreage! Outside, you have a paved basketball/hockey court & a large, sunny, west-facing Roman brick patio, perfect for entertaining. You get incredible flexibility with two giant outbuildings that currently include additional living areas that could be converted to carriage homes or full shops, check with the RDN for any plans you may have. Recent upgrades completed in 2025 include an electronic gate, upgraded electrical service, a heat pump, new deck surface & railings on the covered portion, & an upgraded water treatment system. For nearby fun, you are walking distance to the renowned Crow & Gate pub & close to some of the best Nanaimo River swimming holes. With large acreage space & close proximity to convenience, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! All measurements are considered approximate and should be verified if important.