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Tucked away in the pristine forestland of mid- eastern Vancouver Island, just minutes from Parksville, you’ll discover the peaceful enclave of 'Rivers Edge'—an elite rural community bordering the scenic Englishman River Valley. Near the end of a quiet no-through road, a gated entrance opens to this private 2.52-acre estate- sized property, boasting two separate dwellings, a fire pit, several sheds, fully serviced RV parking, a chicken coop, and a fenced garden area.

The 3232 sqft Main Home is a stunning 5 Bed+Den/Office/Bedroom Rancher with a walk-out lower level, featuring main-level day-to-day living, 3 Baths, incredible outdoor living areas, and great extras, along with a skylight, a sun tunnel, and picture windows that bring soft natural light indoors.

From a southwest-facing covered front patio, a front door opens to a foyer sporting a skylight and travertine-tiled flooring. The heart of this stunning home is a spacious open-concept main living area that seamlessly unites the Kitchen, Living, and Dining spaces, where large windows frame peaceful rural views while creating a bright, airy ambiance.

The good-sized Living Room invites relaxation and connection, with a striking river rock gas fireplace as the centerpiece, radiating warmth and ambiance while serving as a natural gathering place. Built-in shelving provides the perfect spot for books, collectibles, and treasured family photos, while easy-care “wood finish” laminate flooring adds style and durability to the space.

The generous Deluxe Kitchen offers a sun tunnel, ample counter space and cabinetry with crown molding, easy-care tile flooring, a frosted glass door opening to a walk-in pantry, a coffee station area with cupboards and a built-in wine rack above, a 5-piece appliance package including a beverage cooler, and a wrap-around island with storage beneath.

The breakfast bar is perfect for casual meals, while the sunny Dining Area is a cheerful setting for everyday gatherings. On sun-soaked island days, step out to the huge glass-railed deck for al fresco dining. Here you can savor eastern sunshine with your morning coffee, enjoy relaxing afternoons with a cool drink in hand, or have a quiet sunset dinner as the sky transforms into a breathtaking canvas of orange and deep violet.

A hallway off the foyer leads to a Primary Bedroom Suite featuring a walk-in closet and a 3 pc ensuite hosting a dual-sink vanity and shower. Two additional Bedrooms—one with a walk-in closet— offer comfortable space for family, guests, or hobbies, served by a 4 pc Main Bath with a tub/shower combo. Off the foyer is a bright Den/Office that could also serve as a Bedroom, and completing the layout is a Laundry Room with storage and access to an oversized Single Garage.

A staircase leads to the lower level, where you'll find a huge Family/Rec Room with abundant windows, a river rock column hosting a Pacific Energy woodstove, and dual doors opening to a 626 sqft patio with a covered section for all-weather enjoyment. The patio looks onto a sizable backyard with grassy areas for youngsters and four-legged companions. Also on this level are two additional Bedrooms (one with a wall of display shelving), a 4 pc Bath, a generous Storage Room with a big walk-in closet that once hosted a sauna, and a smaller storage area.

Among the fabulous extra features of this home are a heat pump, a brand-new hot water tank (2025), a built-in vacuum, a security system, a sprinkler system, storage sheds including a woodshed, and RV parking with sani dump and electrical. The acreage itself offers a cement sports pad, lovely walking trails, and a fire pit that draws people together in the evening. At the back of the yard you’ll find a unique “Zome” geometric meditation structure, a chicken coop, a woodshed, and a large fenced garden area.

Off the front parking area is a self-contained 1337 sqft 1 Bed+Office/2 Bath Guest Cottage with laundry facilities and a fenced yard area—perfect for in-laws or extended family, out-of-town visitors, or as a rental revenue generator. The home offers an open-concept Kitchen/Living/Dining Room with windows on three walls, a Kitchen with ample cupboards/counter space, and a Den/Office with a 2 pc ensuite. The upper level hosts a large Family Room, a Bedroom with dual double closets, a 4 pc Bath, and a dedicated Laundry area. The fully fenced grassy yard offers two storage sheds—one with power—as well as raised garden boxes.

This prime location offers lots of privacy while keeping you close to shopping, amenities, and outdoor activities! Parksville is only a short drive away, and the Top Bridge trail system of the Englishman River Regional Park is just minutes from your door. Within 20 minutes you’ll find Fairwinds Golf Course, the marina at Fairwinds Landing, the charming Village Center of Qualicum Beach, and North Nanaimo’s huge shopping district.

This is country living at its very finest. Once you've experienced the peacefulness, beauty, and serenity of this inspiring rural paradise, you will never want to leave!

For more information on this Stunning Nanoose Bay Acreage and for all your real estate needs in Qualicum Beach, Parksville, and Nanoose Bay BC call Team Susan Forrest, Royal LePage Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty.

• Vaulted Ceilings
• Oversized Picture Windows
• Security System
• Walk-In Pantry
• Lots of Storage Space
• Built-in Vacuum
• Partially Fenced
• Bed & Breakfast
• Irrigation System
• Garage-Single
• Additional Parking
• Garden Area
• RV Parking

• View - Forest
• Central Location
• Easy Access
• Highway Access
• Private Setting
• Southwest Exposure
• Rural Setting
• Shopping Nearby
• Treed Lot
• Recreation Nearby
• Quiet Area
• No Thru Road
• Acreage
• Golf Course Nearby
• Marina Nearby
• Walking Trails Nearby
• Beach Access Nearby