| description: | Located within walking distance to Vancouver Island University Campus, and surrounded by parks and schools, this solid 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with 1n -law suite will suit a growing family, or may be the Nanaimo rental home you are searching for. Take a quick trip to the modern aquatic center, head shopping downtown, or stay home and play in the fully landscaped yard with plentiful established fruit trees producing cherries, pears and plums. With ample room for a large garden you can grow your own food and flowers, entertain, or relax on the large south facing deck off the kitchen. Throughout the home are numerous updates including a new roof In 2019, new gas furnace in 2020 and an upgraded 200 amp service. On the main level enjoy 3 large bedrooms Including the primary bedroom with 2 piece ensuite, and another 4 piece bathroom: Also on the main Is the spacious bright kitchen overlooking the back yard with stainless steel appliances, an adjacent dining area with french doors leading to a large living room with wood burning fireplace, and a big picture window to let in the natural light. The lower level contains a 2 bedroom suite with a cozy kitchen, another generously sized living room with fireplace, and easy access to a shared laundry space. Paved driveway, a carport, fully fenced yard and RV parking. All this in a great neighbourhood for families. Nanaimo has made sport one of its top priorities, which is demonstrated by the ongoing investment in facilities and upgrades including the Nanaimo ice Centre, the Third Street Sports Zone / Serauxmen Stadium, the Oliver Woods Community Centre, the Beban Park Complex, the Stevie Smith Bike Park, and the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. The city is an active community with a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor sporting venues for both para- and able-bodied sport. It also offers over 380 mountain bike and hiking trails covering hundreds of km. |