Description
Perched above Departure Bay, this beautifully updated 1954 residence blends timeless West Coast character with modern comfort. Set along a quiet stretch of Beach Drive backing onto Beach Estates Park, this 4-bed + den, 3-bath home offers privacy, history, & flexibility in one of Nanaimo’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Classic post & beam design, vaulted ceilings, & a dramatic floor-to-ceiling wall of windows frame the natural surroundings & ocean views. The thoughtfully renovated main level features a stunning kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, subway tile backsplash, & an open layout flowing into the living & dining areas. Step onto the expansive deck to enjoy the views & passing ferries. The fully finished lower level includes 2 bedrooms, a den, a separate laundry, and suite potential. Oversized single garage, workshop/storage space, RV parking, & trails to the shoreline just steps away.
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Detached |
| Listing ID | 1038241 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nanaimo |
| Area | Nanaimo |
| Sub-Area | Na Brechin Hill |
| Postal Code | V9S 2Y3 |
| Property Taxes | $7,344.70 (2025) |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Parking Total | 2 |
| Zoning | R5 |
| Facing | South |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Type | Wood Burning |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range Induction,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s),Eating Area,French Doors |
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Deck,Garden |
| Construction | Frame Wood,Insulation All,Wood |
| Roof | Membrane |
| Foundation | Block,Poured Concrete |
| Basement | Full |
| Laundry | In House |
| Listed Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Lot Size | 0.20 acres |
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece | |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11\'8 x 10\'2 | |
| Dining room | Main level | 12\'2 x 9\'2 | |
| Ensuite | Main level | 3-Piece | |
| Entrance | Main level | 3\'8 x 8\'9 | |
| Kitchen | Main level | 11\'9 x 19\'1 | |
| Living room | Main level | 13\'6 x 16\'5 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 11\'9 x 11\'10 |
Building Details
Additional Information
| Features | Central location, Hillside, Private setting, Wooded area, Other, Marine Oriented |
| Land Size | 8636 sqft |
| Building Type | House |
| Interior Size | 2474 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |