OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 6 11am-1pm. Charming family home set on a spacious 0.2 acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Departure Bay. This home offers updated systems & ocean views. Classic touches like stained glass wood front door & in-laid detailed oak hardwood floors on the main add charm alongside a great layout with expansive living inside & out: The oversized kitchen has an eating bar, 2 new built-in ovens, 2 skylights, central vac dustpans & great ocean + yard views from an extra large window over the sink. Extend entertaining through french doors off dining room onto a glass/metal railed deck that spans the entire garage upgraded by a gas hook-up for BBQ/firepit & stairs to the back yard. A huge rec room on lower level also offers a full bathroom, bedroom, laundry area with sink, bar area & outside access provides flexibility for families with teens, generational living (no-step access possible through garage) or suite potential! Several energy efficient updates in the past 8 yrs include new heat pump with A/C, new electric furnace, Nest thermostat, new HWT & blown-in insulation added in the attic. This desirable layout has 3 bedrooms on the main floor alongside a full bathroom with floating sink and tub/shower combo. Gated trellis leads to the private & fully fenced oasis with mature magnolia tree beside a big concrete patio, raised garden beds, greenhouses & fruit trees for the gardener plus a big grassy area to kick a ball. 220 plug out back ready for a hot tub! Walkable location to both levels of schools (Rock City & Wellington), shopping at Rock City Centre & Country Club & minutes from the Nanaimo Golf Club, hiking at Linley Valley & iconic Departure Bay Beach. Call/text Mandy Colford PREC with Team Invest West at 250-668-3633 or mandy@teaminvestwest.com for a private showing or for your info package.