Set on a generous 9,545 sq ft corner lot, this bright and welcoming Nanaimo home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2245 finished sq ft, an attached single garage and a separate mortgage helper. Large windows, warm wood floors and glimpses of the ocean and coastal mountains add to its appeal. The spacious kitchen features heated tile floors, soft-close wood cabinetry, a breakfast bar and sunny eating nook. Enjoy the wraparound deck and a private, fenced backyard with mature hedges, fruit trees, raspberry bushes, vegetable gardens, greenhouse and patio. The above-ground lower level offers big windows, walkout access and flexible living space, including separate accommodation for family or rental income. Updates include a roof and hybrid heat-pump hot water tank approximately two years old, vinyl windows and heat-pump heating and cooling. Walk to Forest Park Elementary, cafés and shops, with beaches, lakes and trails a short drive away.