A rare find! Almost 2 acres with 2 full sized homes & a shop within Nanaimo city limits! The 3445 sqft main home features a large living & dining area on the upper level with vaulted ceilings. A spacious kitchen and eating area open up to a huge partially covered wrap around deck. Both the primary bedroom and the second bedroom have en-suites while the huge primary bedroom also has it's own deck. A den off the kitchen has lent to a bedroom, office and currently used as a hobby room. The ground floor level has a custom in-law suite which is excellent for guests or family, and it features a large living area, bedroom, and bathroom. A 1365 sqft 2 bedroom + den, 2.5 bathroom rancher with Life Estate occupants, was built in 2005 and has many beautiful features. This secondary residence makes for a potential future mortgage helper or space for extended family. Both homes have their own septic, there is RV parking for up to a 40ft RV with hook ups, and a 21x21 shop with vehicle access. The yard has a small pond with a water feature and gazebo, a fort for kids, and many ornamental trees. This park like property has many options, the current zoning allows for residential, or to enjoy some rural and agricultural lifestyle, all while a 6 minute drive to shopping, groceries, hospital & the very popular Westwood Lake.