and a warm, inviting great room with custom fireplace. The spacious chef-inspired kitchen features quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a large dining area perfect for entertaining or everyday living. Seamless indoor/outdoor flow leads directly to the covered patio and stunning backyard spaces. The outdoor setting is truly special and feels like your own private park. Enjoy beautifully maintained grounds with fenced raised garden beds, a greenhouse, fruit trees, seasonal flowers, a sunny hammock area, and a cozy firepit gathering space surrounded by nature and privacy. Forest views from the windows create a peaceful atmosphere year-round. The oversized attached garage plus the impressive 783 sq. ft. detached shop/garage provide exceptional flexibility for hobbies, storage, recreational vehicles, or workshop use. There is ample RV and outdoor parking space as well. This home has been meticulously cared for with ongoing updates and maintenance, including a newer washer, 2024 dishwasher, updated heat pump/furnace MERV 13 filter, new UV light, reverse osmosis filters, sediment filter replacement, and recently disinfected water lines. Located close to school bus routes, a neighbourhood playground and convenience store, with easy access to mountain biking, hiking, quad trails, lakes, beaches, and all the amenities of Qualicum Beach, this property offers the ideal blend of comfort, recreation, and country living. (id:62650)