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March 3, 2023

2812 10th Avenue, Port Alberni | $499,000 | Three Bedroom Family Home located minutes from Amenities & Harbour

As you drive up to this cozy, three-bedroom rancher located in the heart of Port Alberni, you will notice the large yard out front with a beautiful, newly installed fence surrounding the whole property. When you enter the home, it has a bright and open floor plan with a large living/dining area and a kitchen with tons of cupboard space, the primary bedroom off the front of the home that has a 2-piece ensuite, as well as a walk-in closet and two other large sized bedrooms. The laundry room located at the back of the house has tons of storage, can be used as a mud room and you can exit out to your lovely back deck through this room. Sitting on .13 of an acre there is plenty of room out back for toys for the kids or pets. It is minutes from grocery stores, schools, and the waterfront Quay, this is an ideal home for a family or an investor. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

March 3, 2023

8035 Tugwell Road, Sooke | $2,300,000 | Outdoor Lovers Dream Home w/over 3 Acres & 2 Homes

Welcome, welcome, welcome to this amazing and unique property! An outdoor lover's dream home with over 3 acres of beautiful and private landscapes. This property has it all. Located at the end of the roadway, with two houses, huge 2 car garage, hobby room/workshop, large decks, hot tub, private pond, panoramic hilltop views from a BBQ pit and/or gazebo area. Minutes from the Sooke hills where you can access endless recreational trails , and Sooke town center is also just minutes away. First time on the Market in over 2 decades this is a great opportunity to own this very special piece of Sooke and call it home for generations! Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

March 1, 2023

1952 Stannard Drive | $649,900 | Family Home located in Desirable Chase River

Welcome to beautiful Chase River! This large 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom family home is situated on a level .40 of an acre lot with tons of parking for all your cars, RVs & boats. The backyard has two outbuildings, one with tons of storage and a workshop, large under deck storage, a huge concrete patio with covered portion, a garage and a spacious covered back deck. As you enter this split-level home, the upstairs has great sized living area with fireplace, dining room with access to your covered deck, good sized kitchen with lots of natural light, the primary bedroom with 2-piece ensuite and two other great sized bedrooms. Downstairs has another bedroom, a family/rec room, a huge laundry/mud room with plenty of storage and bathroom. This home is located near all amenities including schools, grocery stores, restaurants, highway access & 10 minutes from either the airport or the ferry. Measurements are approximate, please verify important.

Feb. 27, 2023

790 St George Street, Nanaimo | $554,000 | Conveniently centrally located 4-bedroom home with private lot

Located in Central Nanaimo, minutes from shopping, amenities, restaurants and the ocean, this 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home is ready for you. As you enter the home, the bright living room leads to your kitchen with stainless steel appliances and straight through to your dining room which has access to your large back deck. On this main level is also two bedrooms, your primary and second bedroom, as well as a 4-piece bathroom. Downstairs is two more good sized bedrooms, a family room, a large storage area, laundry and a 3-piece bathroom. This home is zoned for a secondary suite and would fit nicely within this space. The outside space is ready for your touches being situated on a large, .16-acre lot that is very private with space for kids, animals or gardens. With plenty of parking for vehicles, RV or boat, this home is a must see. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

Feb. 24, 2023

1218 Wychbury Avenue, Victoria | $1,099,888 | Beautiful family home w/tons of upgrades in quiet neighbourhood

Beautiful family home located in the quiet neighbourhood of Saxe Point, minutes from the ocean & Saxe Point Park. This home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and has been lovingly updated with a ton of new features (see feature sheet for full list). As you enter the home on the main level is a large living room with Natural Gas fireplace for those cold winter evenings which leads into your bright and open dining area. Off of there you will enter your kitchen that has tons of cabinet space & has access to a large Sunroom that has a protective film, and glass to keep you warm. Upstairs is two large bedrooms and a 4-piece bathroom. On the lower level is another large bedroom, huge laundry area with storage, a 3-piece bathroom and a massive under height crawl space with room for all your storage needs. The property on which this house sits is amazing with a well-manicured lawn, gardens, large back deck and even a garden shed off of your carport. Close to all amenities, this home is a must see!

Feb. 22, 2023

3710 Bute Street, Port Alberni | $539,900 | Large Family home located in the heart of Port Alberni

Located in the heart of Port Alberni, this 2449 sqft, three-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home is situated on a .18 of an acre corner lot with beautiful views. The yard has a well-manicured lawn, fruit trees and is easy maintenance. As you enter the home, the main level has a cozy living room with large windows to take in the natural light & a woodburning fireplace for those colder winter evenings. It flows into your dining room which has access to the backyard & the kitchen. This level also has a great sized primary bedroom and second bedroom as well as a 4-piece bathroom. Downstairs you will find another great living space with a second woodburning fireplace and a large 3rd bedroom/den as well as storage, a laundry room, 2-piece bathroom and access to your singe car garage. Updates include high efficiency natural gas furnace, newly upgraded appliances, hot water tank and double vinyl windows. Located walking distance from all amenities like grocery stores, restaurants, transportation, schools and easy access to the highway & walking trails, this location can’t be beat. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

Feb. 22, 2023

2162 Ida Way, Nanaimo | $675,000 | Bright and open family home located close to Westwood Lake

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher with a fully fenced large lot, is minutes to Westwood Lake and close to downtown. It features large windows, a skylight and 9-foot ceilings that give tons of natural light. The open concept living, and dining room is spacious, bright with a gas fireplace in the living room making this space perfect for entertaining or for staying warm and cozy in the colder months. The kitchen is bright with lots of natural light and direct access to your backyard. The main bedroom has its own ensuite, a good size walk in closet and 2 large windows with sliding doors that lead to your backyard and Hot tub. Enjoy the attached 2 car garage with direct access to the home through your separate laundry room which also has added storage. This home's location is ideal for a family, it is central with lots of amenities and quick access to the Nanaimo Parkway. All measurements are approximate so please verify if that is important.

Feb. 17, 2023

202-1610 Jubilee Avenue, Victoria | $499,888 | Cozy two-bedroom condo located in quiet neighbourhood

Welcome to Chateau Jubilee. This well-cared for building in an unbeatable location on a quiet, tree-lined street on the Rockland/Oak Bay border has been recently remediated, with roof and lobby updates in 2018, secure underground parking, guest suite, a hobby room, a meeting room and laundry on every floor. It also boasts a healthy strata, no age restrictions, rentals allowed and one spayed or neutered cat for pet restrictions. It is steps from Jubilee Hospital, all amenities, major bus routes, the ocean, parks, schools and Oak Bay & Fernwood villages. The unit itself is west-facing with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an updated kitchen with new cupboards, an open plan living-dining area which enjoys views of greenery on the quiet side of the building with access to a new deck/sunroom which can be enclosed with Lumon sliding glass retractable panels for year-round use. The spacious primary bedroom also has deck access, two-piece bath & a walk-in closet. This unit must be viewed to be appreciated. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.  

Feb. 15, 2023

324/224-3600 Yellow Point Road | $599,000 | Attention Investors! Oceanfront Vacation Units at Inn of the Sea

This waterfront 2 -bedroom / 2 - bathroom townhouse is a corner unit and one of the largest in the complex. It has tones of natural light with vaulted ceilings that make it extra airy and bright, ocean views, & 1296 sqft. The upper level is open concept with a living room that has a cozy wood burning fireplace, through to the dining room with a beautiful skylight above, to the modern kitchen. There is a large covered corner patio with access from the living room and a smaller covered patio off of the kitchen. The main floor also has a good size bedroom and a 4 -piece bathroom. On the lower floor there is the primary bedroom with 4 -piece ensuite bathroom and a small, covered patio which can be locked off as a separate unit. The property offers something for everyone, with a heated ocean front pool, tennis courts, a playground and a boat dock, it is the perfect vacation getaway or vacation rental investment. Owners are able to reside in the unit for up to 180 days per year. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

Feb. 14, 2023

2126 Meredith Road | $1,725,000 | Fantastic COR 1 Zoned Central Nanaimo Lot

*VENDOR FINANCING AVAILABLE*  Conveniently located in Central Nanaimo and a few blocks from the Nanaimo General Hospital, all types of shopping including Country Grocer, and Beban park this development site is ready to go. The lot is 11,791 SF and is already zoned COR 1 and had a development permit and building permit for a 4 storey 21 - unit condo building approved in 2022 but has since expired. All plans, engineering, and architectural drawings are complete and paid for. Affordable condos are a very popular market segment in Nanaimo for both resale and rental. Don’t miss this opportunity. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.