This multi generational gem offer an exceptional location close to everything. The property offers the potential for multiple homes, including two primary residences, a carriage house, and a suite, thanks to zoning regulations that permit such structures. Spanning 7.26 acres, it boasts a sizable fishing pond, an orchard, and several outbuildings suitable for pets, various hobbies, or storage needs. The lot's cedar and fir timber could provide financial advantages for those who might prefer an open homestead over private seclusion. The extensively renovated 2210 sq. ft. rancher perches on a raised escarpment, commanding views of a private fishing pond at the heart of Nanoose. The approach to the property meanders through a serene landscape adorned with majestic trees and an orchard that yields a diverse array of fruit-bearing trees alongside elevated garden beds. This expansive five-bedroom, two-bathroom rancher offers sweeping views across the pond, orchard, and timberland through its large windows. Multiple patios encircling the home ensure options for sunny or shaded outdoor gatherings and entertainment. The residence boasts elegant quartz countertops, maple hardwood flooring, new stainless steel appliances, a newer washer and dryer, a newer septic system, fresh paint, and updated fascia and eaves, among numerous other features. With several potential building sites, the property is adjacent to crown land, providing effortless pedestrian access to the ocean via Moorecroft Waterfront Park and the Nanoose trail network. Revel in the quintessence of rural living, all while being mere minutes from shopping, parks, the Schooner and Beachcomber marinas, Fairwinds Golf Course, Parksville, Nanaimo, and all the amenities Oceanside has to offer.