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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!

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 3^rd 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.

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.

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.  

Take advantage of vendor financing with this incredible opportunity! This conveniently situated property is located in the heart of Central Nanaimo, just a few blocks away from Nanaimo General Hospital, clinics, close proximity to Vancouver Island University, transit, many shopping options including Country Grocer, and the fantastic Beban Park for recreation. This development site is primed and ready for action, offering an 11,791 square foot lot with COR 1 zoning. Previously, it had obtained both a development permit and building permit for a 4-storey, elevator equipped condominium building consisting of 21 units with ground level under building parking. Although these permits expired in 2022, all the necessary plans, engineering work, and architectural drawings have been meticulously completed and fully paid for. With the popularity of affordable condos in Nanaimo for both resale and rental purposes, this is a rare opportunity.

This beautifully updated & open 2- bedroom, 2- bathroom home in Newport Vista Village features a gas fireplace in the cozy living room and plenty of thermal windows that give a lot of natural light throughout while helping your energy bills. The living room also has large sliding doors that lead onto a private deck with beautiful views. The kitchen has been updated with new appliances, counter tops, backsplash and a large double granite sink, and it flows right into a bright eating nook. The Primary Bedroom features a huge walk-in closet and a 3- piece ensuite. The second bedroom is a good size with its own large closet and there is also a separate 4- piece bathroom and laundry room with added storage. This home is close to amenities, transportation and is located in a private neighbourhood that is 55+ with low maintenance landscaping & can have one cat or one dog. Measurements are approximate, verify if important.  

Minutes from downtown Victoria, this charming home is centrally located on a quiet street in the Gorge neighbourhood. This home has been extensively updated with roughly $70,000 worth of repairs including original flooring repaired & refinished, electrical upgraded to 200-amp duplex service, natural gas on-demand hot water, natural gas furnace, new appliances and many more. This home is also a mortgage helper with a newly renovated 1 bedroom/1-bathroom lower level suite and a 3 bedroom/1 bathroom upstairs suite. Ideal for a family with a large fully fenced, private backyard & walking distance from all amenities, this home won’t last long! Measurements are approximate, verify if important.

Set into ¾ of an acre, this 3-bedroom + den, 2-bathroom home is move in ready. Not only is this home gated & fully fenced, but it has a detached 4 bay garage that is oversized and over height with overhead garage doors, the third bathroom, woodstove & car hoist for the mechanic in the family. As you enter the main home you have an open concept living/dining/kitchen combo with a den on this level perfect for a home office, a separate family room for all the kids’ toys, 3-piece bathroom and a laundry room with plenty of storage. On the upper level of the home is the bedrooms with a large primary bedroom, two other good-sized bedrooms and a 5-piece bathroom. On the property you have room for all your toys with Rv/Boat parking, parking for many vehicles, and the detached 4 card garage. Our back is a beautiful deck that is partially covered over your hot tub to enjoy no matter the weather. It looks out over the spacious backyard with more storage. Close to beaches, parks, trails, Cedar Village and schools, this home won’t last long. Measurements are approximate, verify if important.

Located in the Old City Quarter, walking distance from all forms of amenities and transportation and 5 minutes from VIU, this 5-bedroom home with a 2-bedroom suite has it all. As you enter on the lower level the suite has a woodstove and an open concept living/dining/kitchen combo with tons of storage, two large bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom and shared laundry on this floor. Upstairs on the main floor there is another woodstove with an open living room with eating nook which could also be used as a home office space. Flowing through into the kitchen you have a eat up bar with spacious dining room and tons of natural light leading to your large deck out back. The primary bedroom has plenty of space for a king size bed and all your furniture, as well as a 2-piece ensuite. The other two bedrooms and the 4-piece bathroom in the hall round out this level. Bring your ideas for the front and backyards as they’re a blank canvas including a covered workshop area in the back. The property also is zoned R14 multifamily and has it’s own lane access in the back.  Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.

This 2500 sqft, five-bedroom, 3-bathroom home located in a quiet neighbourhood on Nanaimo River Road sits on .45 of an acre. As you drive up, you’ll notice there is plenty of parking for RV’s, boats, vehicles, and your toys, with a pond feature in the front, sheds, outbuildings for storage, metal roofing on all buildings, updated vinyl windows, large backyard with a separate garden area including fruit trees & detached garage/workshop, the outdoor space has it all. As you enter the home the lower level has a family room, a workshop, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and the laundry room. Upstairs on the main floor if your open concept living/dining area, kitchen with eating nook & access to the large front deck, three more bedrooms including the primary with ensuite, hot tub & sauna and a 5-piece bathroom. Located in a quiet and peaceful setting with easy access to the highway, Nanaimo Airport and in-between south Nanaimo & Ladysmith, this home is a must see. Measurements are approximate, please verify if important.