This beautifully updated rancher checks all of the boxes from a thoughtful floor plan to a tasteful décor to a terrific backyard designed to host gatherings. With 1243sf of living space, from the moment you step into the home you will embrace its warmth and comfort from the 10' vaulted ceilings in the living and dining rooms, the cool colour schemes, the renovated kitchen with skylight, classy updated bathroom, laminate and slate flooring, and newer windows. Additional features include barn door and custom closet in primary bedroom, upgraded gas furnace, air conditioner, tankless hot water system, and 5 year old roof. Newer appliances, wall mounted TV in LR, some distant views, and front deck for morning sun. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this is the perfect starter or retirement home too. The exterior offers abundant parking, metal fencing in the rear yard, new grass sod, small detached shop with power, fire pit area, wood patio overlooking the yard, sani-dump, all backing onto a green space. The rear yard boasts evening sun as well during the summer. The location is close to shopping, bus routes, schools, VIU, and parks. All measurements are approximate and should be verified if important.