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Welcome to 1038 Torrance Ave, in the beautiful upscale community of Happy Valley. This gorgeous house was the original show home and it is still in like new condition, but you won’t have to pay GST! Enjoy over 2500 sqft of luxury living in this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home that includes a large & bright 2 bedroom legal suite (with separate entrance). Enter on the main floor and then upstairs to your beautiful gourmet kitchen, a bright open space with quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful dark cabinetry, room for formal dining & eat in area. Perfect for entertaining! The vaulted ceilings enhance the open concept design and welcomes you to the living room where you can sit back and relax by your NG fireplace. A sunny front deck overlooks your tastefully landscaped yard. The back yard is spacious, has an upper deck and a patio area. Move right in and enjoy. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

Welcome home to this stunning main level entry, 3000 sqft, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home on 2.5 acres in the gorgeous North Jingle Pot neighbourhood. This home features an open floor plan that makes entertaining a breeze and allows you to keep an eye on the family at the same time. The stunning kitchen features quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The living room has a beautiful fire place and provides access to the wrap around veranda that allows you to relax and enjoy the nature views. With a 3 car garage, 4 stables, a hot tub, pool, and home gym, plus tons of outdoor space, you can enjoy having everything you need right at home. And if not, the property is a short 5 min drive to Woodgrove Mall, Costco, and all north Nanaimo amenities. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

Welcome to #21 in the ever popular Crest 1 Estate, a well-managed 55+ park that allows 1 small pet and is a great community. This totally updated & renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has everything that you need: new floors, paint, new plumbing underneath, lighting, gas water heater, new kitchen, counter tops, island and so much more. You also have lots of windows letting in tons of natural light and an open and inviting floor plan. This modern new kitchen includes beautiful new appliances, a new gas stove, fridge, dishwasher and loads of cupboard space for all your kitchenesque things! A covered carport with an extra parking space gives room for your vehicles. Completing your new home is an attached deck, a spacious side & back yard with a brand new shed for all your outdoorsy things. Living here you are just steps away from all of North Nanaimo’s amenities. Msmts are approx, pls verify if important.

Welcome to Crest Estates 1. This 55+ park features a gorgeous 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home with an open concept floor plan allowing in tons of natural light. Walking in, you are greeted to a bright living room/dining room/kitchen combination with beautiful laminate flooring in the living room, large windows, and plenty of entertaining space. The kitchen has plenty of cupboard and counter space, gorgeous flooring, and moves into the dining room area with space to set up a desk for an office. Down the hall are two bedrooms and the main 4-piece bathroom. Outside you can enjoy a covered deck, a large yard with a shed for extra storage, and a carport for your vehicle. Located in North Nanaimo close to all major amenities, schools, parks, and Brannen Lake, you won’t want to miss this beautiful home. Pets allowed w/ approval. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

Welcome to #7 in Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park. This lovely affordable home is totally renovated & features easy care quality laminate flooring throughout. 2 nice bedrooms with lots of closet space, 1 bathroom, a spacious living room with lots of windows, a bright open kitchen with plenty of cupboards and counter space including an eat in area, perfect for your morning coffee or dinner parties. From the kitchen you will enjoy access to your 500 sq ft covered deck, great for year-round entertaining & really expands your living space. Outside you have your own private oasis of a yard with a lovely tiered landscaped area & cedar patio with a workshop & shed. This home is heated & cooled with an energy efficient heat pump and a newer roof to keep you dry. Located in North Nanaimo, this home is close to all major amenities, the mall, shopping, restaurants and recreation. This is a 55+ Park, 2 pets w/permission. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important. 

Welcome to Westwood Orchard & Westwood Kennels. This home and business sit on 12.69 Acres in the centre of south Jingle Pot and is ALR zoning while being connected to city water and sewer providing you with multiple uses for the property. The home on the property is a 2100 + SQFT rancher featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 beautiful bathrooms, 2 living rooms each with a wood fireplace, a gorgeous dining room, office for your home-based business, laundry room, and updated windows throughout. With both a fenced front yard and back yard, there is no shortage of space to enjoy the outdoors and the 4 Acre Apple Orchard with 1200 apple trees. Along with the house, three other buildings can be found on the property. One is the workshop/apple barn where every Sunday you can take part in apple pressing to make your own juice and ciders. There is also a dog kennel and cattery. If you are looking for a fully operational home-based business with great home, this could be the property for you. 

Welcome to this gorgeous two bedroom, two bathroom mobile home with 1158 SQFT of open concept living space. Walking in, you are greeted to an open living room with a beautiful propane fireplace, new laminate flooring throughout the home, leading into your totally renovated and spacious kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, tons of cupboard and counter space, and a stunning breakfast bar area for your morning coffee or family dinner. This Rancher style home has new carpet in both bedrooms, a fully renovated spectacular master ensuite, a new washer and dryer, fresh paint throughout, a brand new heat pump and new hot water tank. For the handy person in the family, there is also a workshop space. Outside you can enjoy the covered deck to host your family and friends, new fencing in the yard and a covered car port for your vehicle and extra storage. Located in North Nanaimo a short distance to all major amenities, this 55 + park could be your new home. Pets are allowed with approval. 

Welcome to The Seven. Only 1 Left! West Coast living meets modern contemporary design in this gorgeous three level townhouse with stunning ocean views. It even comes with a City of Nanaimo approved Work/Live space which includes its own separate entrance & is ideal for the self-employed person looking to run a home-based business or to act as your third bedroom. This home has been carefully designed with the view in mind with perfectly placed deck to take in downtown Nanaimo’s gorgeous waterfront.  Modern in design with a “Vanilla Oyster” colour scheme which will include white cabinets, light grey paint, gorgeous grey laminate flooring & stunning tile, anyone looking for extra attention to detail will be pleased. Close to all amenities including the waterfront, Port Place Mall, the Port Theatre & plenty of restaurants & shops, come check it out before it is gone! All measurements are approximate and should be verified if important.

Welcome home to Pleasant Valley. This stunning family home will impress with a grand foyer that will usher you upstairs to 3 spacious bedrooms, a bathroom that doubles as a cheater ensuite, and gorgeous laminate flooring throughout your bright and beautiful living room and dining room. The living room features a beautiful natural gas fireplace, pillars and arches giving the room plenty of character and charm, and large window to let in the natural light. Entertaining is made easy with an open kitchen with plenty of cupboard and counter space, an included dining space, and access to an amazing multi-level deck from which you can enjoy your oversized back yard. Downstairs features the 4^th bedroom, 2nd bathroom, beautiful rec room, access to the garage, and the laundry room which can include space for an office. Outside the home sits on .2 of an acre making the yard the perfect family space to entertain, relax, garden and enjoy the fruit trees. In an unbeatable location in North Nanaimo, the home is close to all amenities, schools, restaurants, shopping and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to see a great home in one of Nanaimo’s most desired neighbourhoods.   

Luxury living at its finest, this custom built four bedroom/five bathroom home has spared no expense. With breathtaking ocean views, infrared heating system on the deck, custom millwork, master suite that spans almost a whole floor, sauna, indoor swimming pool & private back yard with a putting green this home has it all. The spacious open concept main floor boasts a stunning kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, heated floors, high-end appliances, two wall ovens, wine cooler, stainless steel farmers sink & second sink on island for convenience. As you move to the living room the attention to detail is immaculate with coffered ceilings, wainscoting, natural gas fireplace featuring Statuaria Marble & spacious deck with infrared heating for BBQs all year round. Down one floor to the master suite which features his and hers walk-in closets with access to the laundry room, built in headboard/side tables with marble tops, juliette balcony, heated marble flooring, large soaker tub, walk-in shower with 3 shower heads, sauna and fireplace for you to sit and relax after a hard days work. Also located on this level is another bedroom and two large storage rooms. Down one more floor and the spa oasis waits. With a 5ft deep, 20ft long indoor swimming pool (which can be increased in temp to a hot tub), heated shock absorbing floor, wall mirrors, sliding doors to back patio, a guest bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Out back you have your own putting green, entertainment area and fully fenced yard with dog run. Two heat pumps wired speakers, an elevator, built in vacuum, sprinkler system and much more make this home one of a kind. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.