July 24, 2015

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NANAIMO’S REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE || Friday, July 24, 2015 || LISTINGS, GARDENING, DECOR, MAINTENANCE

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Songbird Place suites offer quality

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Luxury living in a great neighbourhood that’s surprisingly affordable There are some simple guidelines when it come to exterior painting

Do the necessary research before turning a garage into living space

Replacing siding can be costly, but it can also add value to your home

Summer has long been considered the ideal season to paint home exteriors, but advancements in technology make it easy to paint home exteriors later in the year

Compare your home to others in the area and see what your neighbours have done.

If converted garages are the norm where, your own renovation may fit in with others

Siding comes in all types of materials — from wood to plastic to fiber cement — but vinyl is among the most popular due to cost and availability.

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These quality-built, beautifully-designed suites in a convenient, sought-after North Nanaimo neighbourhood are just what you are looking for.

Songbird Place is great if you are downsizing This lovely development is near Oliver Woods Community Centre, restaurants, schools and scenic trails

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ituated on a quiet cul de sac only steps away from Nanaimo North Town Centre and major bus routes, 4960 Songbird Place is a contemporary 63-suite condominium development in one of the city’s most pleasant suburbs.

Whether you are downsizing, looking to get away from the work and worry of yard and building maintenance, are seeking a great real estate investment, or a first-time buyer looking for a home you can be proud of at an affordable price, come take a look at Songbird Place. These quality-built, beautifully-designed suites in a convenient, sought-after North Nanaimo neighbourhood are just what

For more information For more information or to arrange a private tour, contact Sandy Harper of RE/MAX of Nanaimo at 250-751-1223

you are looking for.

Just off Uplands Drive, this lovely development is close to Oliver Woods Community Centre, restaurants, schools and scenic trails. The central location is just minutes from the Island Highway, Nanaimo Parkway, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Woodgrove Shopping Centre, Costco, Home Depot and the Nanaimo

Golf Club.

Songbird Place offers you one-bedroom and den and two-bedroom and den floor plans. All of the suites are built with contemporary styling, covered decks, large windows, secured underground parking and thoughtfully designed kitchens with stainless steel appliances.

The first and second floor suites feature nine-foot ceilings while the top floor offers stylish vaulted ceilings, but all are bright and airy to give you the most useful space for the size. Built with care and attention by one of Nanaimo’s most respected builders, Windley Contracting Ltd, all suites have open floor concepts that

maximize the living area. And the covered decks add to your living space for year-round enjoyment. Barbecues are permitted.

These suites have durable luxury vinyl plank flooring and Stainmaster carpets.

Kitchens are fitted out with stainless fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave hood fan. Washer and dryer are also included as are all window coverings.

All suites are wired for cable, telephone and high speed internet and include ample closet space. The contemporary styled passage doors and lighting keep the building bright and secure.

The development has a

spacious lobby, multipurpose room, a 2/5/10 home warranty is in place, two pets are allowed and rentals are permitted.

Your monthly strata fee includes water, sewer, garbage, management, landscaping, and insurance (excluding personal belongings).

This is luxury living in a great neighbourhood that’s surprisingly affordable. More than 30 per cent are sold, so come for a visit. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information or to arrange a private tour, contact Sandy Harper of RE/MAX of Nanaimo at 250-751-1223.

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$229,900

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM CONDO is within walking distance to all ammenities and the Seawall. The interior has been tastefully updated with dark laminate floors, modern light fixtures and silestone kitchen counter tops.

1657 CREEKSIDE DR.

$212,000

5975 WATERTON DRIVE

$264,900

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 3 BEDROOM, 3 bathroom corner unit town home in a quiet cul d sac near Pryde golf course with a single vehicle garage.

The units exteriors have undergone extensive renovations which include new hardy plank siding and energy efficient vinyl windows.”

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME IN NORTH NANAIMO! This two story, ground level entry townhome offering two bedrooms, a den and three bathrooms is located in popular North Nanaimo and is just a short walk to most amenities.

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230 PRINCESS STREET

$249,900

6126 CEDAR GROVE DRIVE

$214,900

26-2310 ARBOT ROAD

$112,500

$349,900

39 PORTER ROAD

$335,000

270 - 9TH STREET

$699,900

4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM! Here’s an affordable home on a no through street In south Nanaimo. It offers a large living room with an adjoining oak kitchen, 2 full baths, bright laundry area, fenced yard and a 15 X 12 wired workshop.

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THIS SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 bathroom plus den townhome in Cedar Grove Estates has been very well maintained and offers a comfortable, low maintenance lifestyle. Conveniently located close to most major amenities.

WOW, WHAT A GEM. This beautiful 2 bed home has been lovingly renovated. New carpet and flooring throughout. All new kitchen appliances and new water heater. Easy access to Westwood lake with gentle walking trails, fishing and swimming in the summer. So clean and bright. Call to view today.

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695 RAILWAY AVENUE

INVESTORS ALERT South end 4-Plex with all 2 bedroom suites, each with 4 appliances. $2,800/month income.

4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM updated kitchen, bathrooms, windows, roof and flooring. Backs onto Richard’s Marsh Park….a must see!!

RARE FIND, 5 ACRES, within City Limits, plus house with additional accommodations, huge shop with menzie and studio and covered out door pool.

Yes subdividable too.

CALL AMBER TANTI atanti@460realty.com 250.591.4601

RATHTREVOR BEACH FRONT CONDO 2 bed, 2 bath

CALL ANGELA WEST 250.591.4601

$419,900

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4510 WOODWINDS CRESCENT

$339,000

FAMILY HOME IN UPLANDS AREA. Here is a popular split level designed home that is located near schools, shopping, recreation and bus service. The home has the living room, dining room and kitchen on the main level, upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, master is quite large with a 3 piece ensuite bathroom and a large private covered deck. The lower level has a large family room with access to the patio and rear yard, there is also a 4th bedroom two piece bathroom, laundry room and access to the garage. The kitchen has a skylight and an abundance or cupboards.

2055 Pace Road

$839,000

PRIVATE ESTATE OFFERS SUN-FILLED HOME ON PEACEFUL 4.9+ ACRES Built in 2010, this 3790 sq. ft. ocean view property will offer its next owner an opportunity to choose the lifestyle they wish to live. Whether it’s entertaining in the Chef’s kitchen, reading a good book in the sun-filled family room, or perhaps tending to their horses, the decision will be theirs! Tons of extras from granite countertops, hardwood and cork floors to a detached triple car garage/shop plus a suite!

CALL TOMCALL MUNRO MATT & DOUG SHEIBEL 250.714-2147 msheibel@460realty.com, dsheibel@460realty.com email: munromarketing@shaw.ca 250.591.4601

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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015

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21 380 Summit Drive

414 Janes Place

Lot 21 Aho Road

Long Lake Estates Beauty! Completely Renovated

Buyer Friendly Rancher! Affordable!

5.99 Acre Lot, Complete Privacy! Great View! Must See!

3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,671 Sq Ft, .17 acre, New Floors, New Windows, New Paint, New Fixtures, Great Floor Plan, Countless Renovations, Bright & Clean, Fantastic Rear Deck, Lake View, Peaceful & Quiet, Call Now!

3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,111 Sq Ft, Clean & Bright, Open Floor Plan, Thermal Windows, Laminate Floors, Crawl Space, Large Rear Deck, Detached Work Shop, Large Private Yard, Walk to Schools, University, Parks, Shopping and Bus Service.

Hydro & Phone to Lot Line, Excellent Access, Excellent Building Locations, Buyer Friendly, Must See, Act Now!

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext 1041 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 1152 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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2370 Ashlee Road

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29 - 941 Malone Road (Ladysmith)

5888 Tweedsmuir Crescent

Fantastic Home with Two Bedroom Suite, 1.26 Acre Property, Great View

Parkwood Rancher! Spectacular Backyard!

Endless Renovations! Affordable! Buyer Friendly!

5 Beds + Den, 4 Baths, 3,130 Sq Ft, 1.26 Acre, Great Value, Excellent Condition, Open Floor Plan, Hardwood Floors, NG Forced Air Heating, 2 NG Fireplaces, Suite has Separate Entry, Separate Parking & Separate Laundry, Huge Rear Deck, Landscaped, Great View, Private Location, RV parking. Call Now!

3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1, 670 sq ft, Completely Renovated, Double Garage, Wonderful Floor Plan, Bright & Clean, Spacious Rooms, NG Forced Air Heating, NG Fireplace, Fully Fenced, Crawl Space, Great Neighbourhood, RV Parking, Walk to Parks, Schools, Bus Service and Shopping, Quick Possession Possible, Must See, Call Now!

3-Bed., 3-Bath., 1,343-Sq. Ft., New Professional Paint Throughout, New Fixtures, New Aplliances, High-End Laminiate Floors, Great Flor Plan, Massive Storage Room, Front Blacony & Private Rear Deck, Great View, Carport, Excellent Strata Complex, Child & Pet Friendly, Must See, Act Now!

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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202-560 Stewart Ave.

1553 Bartlett Street

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329,900

249,900

471 Cadogan Street

Subdividable Property! Central Nanaimo!

Buyer Friendly Condo Only Minutes From Nanaimo Seawall

Central Nanaimo Home! Many Renovations!

Subdivide level property into 2 lots or possibly 3 lots with the City’s cooperation.

This Central Nanaimo property, located upon a no-through road, also includes a 2 bedroom home within walking distance to school, parks, shopping, bus service & the Pryde Vista golf course. This home could easily be removed.

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,160 Sq Ft, Bright & Sunny, New Carpets, New Paint, Gated Entry, Ground Level Unit, Wheel Chair Friendly, Secured Underground Parking, Private Access to the Nanaimo Seawall, Great Location, Walk to Downtown, Hurry, Call Now!

4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,416 Sq Ft, Hard Wood Floors, Coved Ceilings, Newer Roof, Thermal Windows, New Natural Gas On-Demand Hot Water Tank, New Natural Gas Forced Air Furnace, New Rear Deck, New Backyard Water Feature, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hot Tub, Walk to Schools, Parks, Shopping and Bus Service, Hurry, Act Now

Ext. 1051 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 1081 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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#4-2458 Labieux

306 Putter Place

Ext. 1162 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

2551 Sloan Road

Country Club Home! Many Renovations!

Affordable & Stair Free Patio Home! Great Location!

Affordable Half Duplex! Great Location!

.19 Acre Lot, Cul-De-Sac, 2,586 Sq Ft, 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 4 year old roof, Heat Pump, Vinyl Thermal Windows, 2 Fireplaces, Hard Wood Floors, Spacious Room, Covered Balcony, 2 Patios, Fully Fenced, RV Parking, Walk to Schools, Parks, Bus Service & Shopping, Call Now!

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1,336 Sq Ft, 3 Beds, 2 Baths, New Roof, Fully Fenced, Large Rear Patio, Garage, NG Fireplace, NG Forced Air Heating, Thermal Windows, No Through Road, Walk to Schools, Parks, Shopping & Bus Service, Hurry, Act Now!

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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LOWER TOWNSITE CLASSIC $249,900 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bath | Fabulous Location

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YELLOWPOINT L AKEFRONT ESTAT E $629, 900

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | Private Yard Custom Finishings | Private Dock

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Useful tips for doing an exterior paint job METRO CREATIVE

A fresh coat of paint on a home’s exterior can give a property a vibrant new look. Whether you decide to go with a bold new color or repaint a house in an existing color, new paint can add some life to the exterior of your home.

Summer has long been considered the ideal season to paint home exteriors, but advancements in technology have made it easier to paint home exteriors later in the year.

According to paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, traditional latex-based paints need temperatures above 60 F to cure properly. Sherwin-Williams also notes that one of the more common mistakes homeowners make when painting their homes’ exteriors is to paint during times of the year when temperatures fluctuate greatly between the days and nights.

When nighttime temperatures dip considerably lower than they were in the afternoon, dew will form and the paint can stop coalescing. When that happens, moisture gets into the uncured paint and surface staining and adhesion problems may result. So even if the

temperature is a comfortable 60 F during the day, homeowners should avoid painting if the nighttime temperatures figure to drop considerably.

In addition to choosing the right time of year to paint, consider the following painting pointers to ensure your home’s exterior gets the fresh look you are aiming for.

• Monitor weather reports. It’s not just the temperature at night after you paint that should be monitored. Sherwin-Williams advises that the temperature should be in the suggested range and above the dew point for at least 48 hours after application so the paint film can form properly. So applying a fresh coat of paint on a beautiful autumn Saturday is not ideal if Sunday figures to bring the first hints of winter.

• Don’t skimp on quality. Some paints are cost more than others, and homeowners working on a budget may be tempted to choose the least expensive option available.

While price and quality are two different things, it’s important that homeowners avoid choosing a paint solely because it is

the least expensive option.

Research paints before buying a particular one, emphasizing quality over cost.

Today’s paints last longer than the paints of yesteryear, so you likely won’t need to paint your home’s exterior again for a long time. A budget-friendly yet low-quality paint will not only make your home less appealing, but you will likely need to paint again sooner than you will if you go with a higher quality paint.

• Don’t paint to cover up a problem. Rotting wood or siding is unsightly, and some homeowners think paint can cover up such a problem. But paint will not stick to rotten wood and siding, and the problem will still be noticeable after you paint. A fresh coat of paint is not the solution to rotten wood or siding.

Consult a professional contractor if your home is experiencing such a problem.

A fresh coat of paint on your home’s exterior can be a great way to improve your home’s curb appeal.

But it’s important homeowners follow some of the same rules the pros adhere to when painting the exteriors of their homes.

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REALTOR® VALUE Explaining The Costs

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hen buying or selling a home one of the first things a potential client will ask is; how much will this cost me? REALTORS® explain in detail their personal business model and always put in writing exactly how much the service being offered the client will cost. When dealing with a professional REALTOR® the client will not have any surprises as all costs, professional fees or commissions will be spelled out in detail – before any contract is signed. A clear understanding of all costs and obligations provides the clients with peace of mind.

Buying or selling a home is stressful enough – knowing how much everything is going to cost is one less thing to worry about.

301 – 567 TOWNSITE RD NANAIMO

2331 TROY ANNE WAY NANAIMO

3rd Floor Corner Unit 2 Beds, 2 Baths In unit Laundry

3 Beds 2 Bath Rancher Private Yard

ASKING $158,900

MLS 387378

MLS 394412

2078 FURN ROAD CEDAR

ASKING $278,000

2191 MORELLO ROAD NANOOSE

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WORKSHOP 26 X 26 3 Beds 2 Baths Rancher

ASKING $319,500

MLS 387592

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ASKING $244,900

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250-758-5728

www.vireb.com

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937 ESSLINGER ROAD, PARKSVILLE

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Hire a contractor when converting garage An architect can help suggest design elements that will camouflage the original garage look for your project METRO CREATIVE

Many people decide to upgrade from their apartments or condominiums out of a need for more space. But even after moving into a new home, homeowners may soon begin to outgrow the room they have.

Rather than looking for a new home, some homeowners consider expansion. Expanding a living space can be expensive, and a more affordable option may be converting existing basement or garage space into something more livable. Garages already are built on a foundation, have four walls and a roof overhead, so a garage-conversion project is merely a matter of turning this utilitarian area into a living space.

Before beginning the renovation, homeowners should consider the benefits versus the cost of converting the garage. For those who are planning to grow old in a house, a garage conversion can be a worthy investment. But those who intend to sell their homes rather than retire in them may learn that a converted garage can affect home value and make it less desireable at resale. Compare your home to

Many homeowners hope their garage-conversion projects will make their garages seem like a seamless part of the rest of the house.

others in the area and see what your neighbors have done. If converted garages are the norm where you live, your own renovation may fit in with others.

Always apply for the proper permits and learn the zoning laws to see if a garage conversion

is acceptable in your town or city. It’s best to go by the book so that work can be done in a proper manner and be inspected for safety.

Many homeowners hope their garage-conversion projects will make their garages seem like a

seamless part of the rest of the house. To do so, you will need to remove evidence the space was once a garage. Slab floor will need to be raised and insulated.

Walls also will need to be insulated and finished to improve comfort and soundproofing. Many

garages do not have windows, so for the garage to function as a renovated space, windows may need to be added.

One of the biggest transformations will come by way of modifying the garage door entry.

Some homeowners prefer to leave the existing door so that the home still has the appearance of a garage from the curb, while others remove the garage door and rebuild the exterior wall so that it has a window or another architectural element.

An architect can help suggest design elements that will camouflage the original garage look and make the space seem like it was always part of the main living area of the home.

Landscaping work also can minimize the appearance of an old garage. Rather than having the driveway end at the wall of a home, shrubbery, pavers and other techniques can blend the garage renovation into the rest of the yard design.

Transforming a garage into a living space can add several hundred square feet to a home.

Hire a reputable contractor and follow the municipal guidelines for modifying the space to ensure the job is done right.

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Yellowpoint Acreage with Westcoast Style Home

16.5 Acres on Beautiful Greenway Lake

Spacious 3 Bed Patio Home North Nanaimo

Immaculate country style home is set well back from the road.

Features a large wrap around deck, lots of windows and light, vaulted ceilings upstairs, cozy wood stove, electric heat pump and more! 2.5 useable acreages on a dead end road. Finished in 2013 with the remainder of the 2/5/10 warranty in place.

Pasture land, combined with some smaller forested areas bordering your own private lake + 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. Historically used for cattle farming, but would suit livestock of any kind, orchards, or a combination of growing or farming uses. This is the ultimate private and tranquil setting, but with very close access to the amenities of Cedar, Boat Harbour, the Nanaimo Airport and Ladysmith or Nanaimo.

Features include 6 gpm drilled well, water license on the lake, zoning for 2 homes (subject to ALC approval), new roof and huge 12’ x 30’ deck.

Wow! This patio home in North Nanaimo is the one you’ve been waiting for. 3 beds, 3 full baths, (incl. 2 ensuites) huge double garage + parking for 2 cars in driveway. Tons of storage including a bonus room for storage/office space.

Private back yard patio area, great exposure with afternoon sun, gated front entrance & patio area. Main level entry with master on main + 2nd master on 2nd level. Large pantry in kitchen, TV room / sitting area off kitchen, large formal dining room and living room. Small dog (22lbs) or 2 cats allowed.

Guest suite available for owners’ guest accommodation in clubhouse.

Convenient location within walking distance of major stores & amenities, on bus route, 9’ ceilings, crawl space for storage. Too many features to list. Don’t miss it!! One resident must be 55+. $

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YELLOWPOINT LAKEFRONT ESTATE On peaceful Florence Lake a 5 acre oasis awaits you. 2100 feet of lake frontage, 2 acres of level land at the water’s edge and a slight plateau provides a perfect building site. There is a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence already in place. Just minutes to oceanfront parks, ferries, city amenities and golf. You could search your whole life and never find a more beautiful setting to make your own! $629,900

JIM BALLARD

250-758-7653

717 BLYTHE AVENUE 3 bedroom, 1 bath Townsite area rancher. Freshly updated - move in ready. corner lot - workshop/garage.

407-567 TOWNSITE ROAD

2 bedroom, 2 baths ocean views. Top floor corner suite, vaulted ceilings. $169,000

$289,000

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2615 RANDLE ROAD

This sunny waterfront home is situated on a private, level lot with superb city & harbour views, and easy beach access. 2 beds, 2 baths, open plan kitchen/ living room. Call today to view!

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$589,000

$1,150,000

Looking for acreage within the city limits or a subdividable piece of land? Here is 1.15 acres on Extension Rd in front of the Country Hills Subdivision. This would make a great location for any home with Cinnabar Elementary down the road and the country feel with downtown Nanaimo only 10 minutes away. $479,900

Fully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with amazing view across from Departure Bay Beach.

RYAN ANDREW

RYAN ANDREW

JANE GARCIA

250-758-7653 SHARRY CURRY

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

$459,900

250-758-7653

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OCEAN VIEW HOME WITH SUITE

Architecturally designed Contemporary with 270 degree views through floor to ceiling windows and over 1,000 square feet of deck in exclusive Long Lake Heights. Call for a private viewing.

Recently renovated including roof, windows, bathrooms, floors, upgraded insulation and more. Beautiful views of the Dunsmuir Islands. A spacious two bedroom suite on the lower floor makes this an super-affordable option in today’s hot market. Call today to book a private viewing.

$529,900

JAN & TOM

Toll Free (855) 526-6866

Enjoy carefree living in this modern 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at The Montebello. Only 6 years old. Great floor plan with hardwood floors, large kitchen & bright/private patio. Go to www.vancouverislandlifestyle.ca for more info.

Toll Free (855) 526-6866

$89,900

$224,900

$349,900

JAN & TOM

LOT 10 LACKHAVEN DRIVE Looking for that perfect Gulf Island lot? This .50 acre lot on Gabriola could be it. Located on the sunny south end, close to beaches, community hall and 15 min. drive to ferry. Flat and easy to build on.

ROSANNA DUFFY

250-758-7653

ROSANNA DUFFY

250-758-7653

OCEANFRONT ISLAND LIVING AWAITS YOU!

NO GST!

NO GST!

Includes: Appliances, blind, fireplace, natural gas furnace and more!

Please call Adam. $358,800

Includes: Appliances, blind, fireplace, natural gas furnace and more!

Please call Adam. $348,800

ADAM KELLN

250-245-0545 ADAM KELLN

250-245-0545

Great opportunity to purchase an affordable no GST waterfront lot in a sought after gated community.

The ocean vistas are amazing from this sheltered (year round use) harbour location. Walk the promenade in front of your home to one of the areas nicest waterfront parks or launch your kayak right out your front door.

KEITH MAZURENKO

NEWLY PRICED

AMAZING OCEAN VIEW!

101-225 ROSEHILL STREET

4 bedroom, 3 bath home on legal duplex lot. Large detached workshop. Wood and electric burning fireplace.

Great value for this solid home.

Custom built home, perched on a hilltop on almost 2 acres.

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double garage, sauna and cedar vaulted celiengs.

Marine Vista, steps to the Sea Wall, quality building. Extra-large patio, some ocean glimpses. Best price in the building.

$332,900

$549,000

LUKE KOLK & SUE PERREY 250-245-1111

LUKE KOLK & SUE PERREY 250-245-1111

$399,800

JEN STANGER

250-245-0545

$209,900

250-758-7653

LAKEFRONT HOME Very quiet, private and spacious lakefront home. Relax in your private getaway with your own boat launch on a tranquil end of Sproat Lake that is a shorter drive to town and amenities than any other part of the lake (10 minutes instead of the usual 20 or 30).

Meticulously maintained 3120 sqft home with 90 feet of waterfront on a 0.66 acre lot with southern exposure. Enjoy serene views of the lake and nearby forest. Potentially suitable downstairs, a 30x30 detached shop, as well as another $850,000 workshop in the house.

RYAN COFFEY

250-758-7653

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HOMES | 11

Friday, JULY 24, 2015

Clearview at Regency Vista

LUXURY 2 BEDROOM OCEANVIEW SUITES

Quality fixtures and finishings.

Fabulous North Nanaimo location.

Starting at $299,900 JIM BALLARD

250-753-4070

GOLF COURSE FOR SALE 8 – 1630 CRESCENT VIEW DRIVE

4 - 3449 HALLBERG

Great investment opportunity in this 2 bedroom condo.

Situated in a very rentable part of town, this 826 sq ft unit has new flooring, new paint, and shows very well! A great walk score, easy access to all parts of central Nanaimo and all the amenities are close at hand!

Great young mobile home in a quiet and safe park. Built in 2008, this home represents a great option for home ownership! With 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths…you won’t be disappointed!

TODD SANDERSON

TODD SANDERSON

5133 KAITLYNS WAY

SE OU M H P EN 3-5 P .

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Immaculate 4 bedroom and 3 bath split level home in beautiful subdivision in Nanaimo's Pleasant Valley. The yard landscaping is amazing. There are great views of Mount Benson.

The back yard is fully fenced with great privacy. Inside the home all three bathrooms are updated. Open floor plan, and oak kitchen and the large sunken family room make the home comfortable. The flooring is in excellent shape. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The double garage has a built in work bench. The whole package is in first rate condition.

LORNE GAIT

250-618-0680

WHAT'S YOUR HOME WORTH? CALL NOW FOR A FREE EVALUATION!

MARILEE KROGEL 250-667-4970

250-758-7653

$1,250,000

ROB BOYLE /DAVE HITCHCOCK

250-758-7653

1390 LEASK ROAD

D L O S

LARGE LOT - BASEMENT HOME

Panabode waterfront home 3.42 acres - spectacular views Picturesque Cedar-By-The-Sea

• North Nanaimo - Walk to shopping • 4 bedrooms, bedrooms 2 bathrooms, bathrooms fireplace • Updated kitchen & bathrooms • 85x180 ft. lot

NICOLE TA

REG WARREN

$875,000

250-758-7653

$292,900

250-758-7653

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481 KENNEDY STREET Upgraded 2 bedroom unit. $168,000

$374,900

3133 Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni, BC

$89,900

$119,900

250-758-7653

9 hole golf course on 30 acres near Port Alberni; Clubhouse and pro-shop plus spacious 2 bedroom/bathroom residence attached.

See YouTube video, photos and more information at www.HomeAndLife.ca/golf/

HEATHER PYNTEN

250-758-7653

NEW HOME

NEW HOME ON ACREAGE!

SOLD

PRIVATE SETTING IN CREST II

New 5 bedroom home in beautiful Cinnabar Heights Subdivision. Corner lot, extra parking with suite in great neighbourhood. Please call to view.

To some very nice people and I can do that for you too. Call for a free home estimate today.

Spacious modular home in desired Crest ll park. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large attached shop in a 55+ park.

Easy to show, call for a viewing today.

$388,000

This fabulous over 1900 sq ft rancher will boast an amazing great room concept with large entertaining areas, beautiful finishing with maple cabinets and hardwood/tile floors. The 3 bdrm, 2 bath floor plan with vaulted ceilings will be breathtaking. There will also be a double garage and the potential for double garage workshop with a roughed in area above for a suite. All of this on 5 acres or rural property! $619,900+GST

250-758-7653

LORI BROTHERS

HEATHER PYNTEN

$219,900

250-758-7653 PAIGE MANNS

250-758-7653 PAIGE MANNS

250-758-7653

D L O S

1,945 SQ. FT. TOWNHOME • 4 bedrooms, drooms, 3 full baths, family room ars old, old open great room, room 9 ft. ft ceilings • 6 years • Walk to University • Large main floor • Investment rental potential

$230,000

REG WARREN

250-758-7653

CALL NOW

TO LIST YOUR HOME

381 CHEMAINUS ROAD RANCHER NORTH NANAIMO

RETIRE HERE

#301-225 ROSEHILL STREET

Over 1600 sq ft of deluxe living with family room off kitchen, separate dining room huge master bedroom. Heat pump too. And please bring your rv as we have a huge area for that Close to all amenities. Level lot Take a look today you will love it. Retire here today!

Great 2 bedroom, 2 bath modular home with separate garage. Lots of storage. Private sideyard with cement patio.

Marine Vista, Nanaimo's premier condo building. Two bedroom plus den, fabulous ocean views. 1516 Sqft of unsurpassed quality.

CLEM REMILLARD

CLEM REMILLARD

$389,900

250-616-6759

$159,900

250-616-6759

$514,800

JEN STANGER

250-758-7653

The perfect Vancouver Island waterfront getaway or vacation rental. Imagine your own amazing cabin "right on" the waters edge in tranquil Ladysmith Harbour/ Stuart Channel. This high quality retreat is the perfect place to enjoy everything oceanfront living has to offer (fishing, crabbing prawning, kayaking, boating) all on your doorstep until you decide to build your dream home on the 8712 sqft lot with approx 50' of waterfront. Only ten minutes to airport or 25 minutes to ferry. You could fly out of Calgary and be in your oasis in 2 hours! Lot is perfect for a main level entry walk out basement and fully serviced by water, sewer, cable phone and internet already. Granite counter, rich and quality woodwork and floors, loft style and very West Coast feel! Great Opportunity!!! $458,900

KEITH MAZURENKO

BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS RANCHER

THE HIGHLANDS PATIO HOME

Home has dream shop and 2.80 acres of west coast sanctuary. Private quiet rural road in sought after Yellow Point. Less than fifteen minutes from airport, ferries, marina and shopping bit feels like a hundred miles from any hustle and bustle.

Great retirement patio home situated in North Nanaimo. Lots of room in this updated 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 1267 sq. ft. home. Single car garage with lots of storage. 5262 Arbour Cres.

$284,900

$599,900

250-245-0545 KEITH MAZURENKO

250-245-0545

SHARRY CURRY

250-758-7653

250-667-4970 MARILEE KROGEL

HELP Departure Bay Ocean View

FABULOUS HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS!

NEWER FAMILY HOME

Great Cilaire location with 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths Finished basement & large garage/workshop space.

Just over 1 yr old, this amazing home offers over 2700 sq ft with 6 bedrooms (Including legal 2 bed suite) and 3 full baths. Nice yard, huge lot, oversized double garage and more. Overlooks beautiful Buttertubs Marsh! $479,900

Fabulous and meticulous basement entry home with a suite. Like new this home offers 3 beds/2 baths up and another 3 bedrooms down including a 2 bedroom suite. Pristine condition, private yard and siding onto a park. $459,900

Opportunity to build on the ‘quiet’ side of Protection Island, views of Newcastle Island, Georgia Strait, Mainland mountains. Serviced by City water, 10 mins ferry or boat to Downtown Nanaimo. Call for more information.

LORI BROTHERS

LORI BROTHERS

JANE GARCIA

$428,500

DAVID HAYWARD

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

RARE WATERFRONT LOT

$442,000

250-758-7653

Everything verything you need in a nice clean 3 bed + 2 be bed ite. Only steps to schoo suite. school, ge kid friendly yard, quiet quie large reet Daylight basement, basement all a street. appliances!

D L O S $258,800

ROY PRZADA

250-758-7653

RARE LADYSMITH GEM

19 - 3560 HALLBERG ROAD

Welcome to the home you've always dreamed of. Rich with character, overflowing with curb appeal, and history, but modernized in every way. This home is incomparable to anything in the downtown Ladysmith area. Three bedrooms (plus den), two bathrooms, with a generous 16x24 shop, alley access, and fully fenced yard. Enough space to accommodate the tallest order! Walk to the waterfront, downtown shops, and all amenities. Quiet location, with local fantastic neighbourhood community. This is a rare gem that $389,900 comes available once in a blue moon.

Updated home in Timberlands Mobile Home Park. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, updates include vinyl windows, vinyl siding, updated bathrooms, newer appliances, new oil tank. A nice wood stove for winter and lovely deck for summers. The huge back yard is fenced and very private. This is suitable for families and small pets allowed. Here is affordable living for such a nice home.

Shop and compare.

ANDREA GUEULETTE

RON WILLIAMS

250-616-0609

$59,900

250-245-0545

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NEAR WOODGROVE CENTRE

#69-658 ALDERWOOD

LEVEL ENTRY IN PLEASANT VALLEY

2 bdrms up, 1 down, familyroom, extensive decking, located on .83 of an acre. Perfect for student or extended family member. Walk to Woodgrove Mall.

1,056 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms + den, 2 baths, garage with 70 amp service, in MHP allows pets!

MLS#388363

Beautifully finished! This lovely home offers 3 bedrooms on the main and a fabulous great room. Rec room down with loads of other area for future development.

$299,900

GAIL SJOSTROM

250-758-7653

$374,900

$164,900

CINDY BURROWS

250-245-0545

LORI BROTHERS

LONG LAKE LOT Come and build your own custom home on this lovely south facing lot on Long Lake. The gently sloping property is perfect for a level entry design. Located at the end of a no thru road for $275,000 ultimate privacy.

250-758-7653 LORI BROTHERS

1/2 ACRE HOME IN LANTZVILLE Do you want your home SOLD? Dave and Rob's "list to sell" ratio is nearly 100%.

Call us to see how we can help you get your home sold for top price.

250-758-7653 DAVE HITCHCOCK/ROB BOYLE 250-758-7653

GREAT INVESTMENT PURCHASE Managed by Coast Realty. Retired couple with lease in place at $1400. Do the math ... this makes sense. Spacious suite, Ocean View in North Nanaimo. $285,000

DAVID HAYWARD

250-758-7653

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD, LARGE LOT Private and Updated 2830 sqft Departure Bay Home situated on a .25 acre lot. 4+ beds, 3 Baths. Great family home or investment opportunity. Centrally located and short distance to all Nanaimo shopping, schools, and recreation. MLS 394741 $339,900

ALICIA TODD

250-816-3991

SUNNY TOP FLOOR CONDO 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in a super building near the hospital.

410-1631 Dufferin Crescent

$174,900

ROB BOYLE/DAVE HITCHCOCK 250-758-7653

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HOMES | 11

Friday, JULY 24, 2015

Clearview at Regency Vista

LUXURY 2 BEDROOM OCEANVIEW SUITES

Quality fixtures and finishings.

Fabulous North Nanaimo location.

Starting at $299,900 JIM BALLARD

250-753-4070

GOLF COURSE FOR SALE 8 – 1630 CRESCENT VIEW DRIVE

4 - 3449 HALLBERG

Great investment opportunity in this 2 bedroom condo.

Situated in a very rentable part of town, this 826 sq ft unit has new flooring, new paint, and shows very well! A great walk score, easy access to all parts of central Nanaimo and all the amenities are close at hand!

Great young mobile home in a quiet and safe park. Built in 2008, this home represents a great option for home ownership! With 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths…you won’t be disappointed!

TODD SANDERSON

TODD SANDERSON

5133 KAITLYNS WAY

SE OU M H P EN 3-5 P .

O AT S

Immaculate 4 bedroom and 3 bath split level home in beautiful subdivision in Nanaimo's Pleasant Valley. The yard landscaping is amazing. There are great views of Mount Benson.

The back yard is fully fenced with great privacy. Inside the home all three bathrooms are updated. Open floor plan, and oak kitchen and the large sunken family room make the home comfortable. The flooring is in excellent shape. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The double garage has a built in work bench. The whole package is in first rate condition.

LORNE GAIT

250-618-0680

WHAT'S YOUR HOME WORTH? CALL NOW FOR A FREE EVALUATION!

MARILEE KROGEL 250-667-4970

250-758-7653

$1,250,000

ROB BOYLE /DAVE HITCHCOCK

250-758-7653

1390 LEASK ROAD

D L O S

LARGE LOT - BASEMENT HOME

Panabode waterfront home 3.42 acres - spectacular views Picturesque Cedar-By-The-Sea

• North Nanaimo - Walk to shopping • 4 bedrooms, bedrooms 2 bathrooms, bathrooms fireplace • Updated kitchen & bathrooms • 85x180 ft. lot

NICOLE TA

REG WARREN

$875,000

250-758-7653

$292,900

250-758-7653

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481 KENNEDY STREET Upgraded 2 bedroom unit. $168,000

$374,900

3133 Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni, BC

$89,900

$119,900

250-758-7653

9 hole golf course on 30 acres near Port Alberni; Clubhouse and pro-shop plus spacious 2 bedroom/bathroom residence attached.

See YouTube video, photos and more information at www.HomeAndLife.ca/golf/

HEATHER PYNTEN

250-758-7653

NEW HOME

NEW HOME ON ACREAGE!

SOLD

PRIVATE SETTING IN CREST II

New 5 bedroom home in beautiful Cinnabar Heights Subdivision. Corner lot, extra parking with suite in great neighbourhood. Please call to view.

To some very nice people and I can do that for you too. Call for a free home estimate today.

Spacious modular home in desired Crest ll park. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large attached shop in a 55+ park.

Easy to show, call for a viewing today.

$388,000

This fabulous over 1900 sq ft rancher will boast an amazing great room concept with large entertaining areas, beautiful finishing with maple cabinets and hardwood/tile floors. The 3 bdrm, 2 bath floor plan with vaulted ceilings will be breathtaking. There will also be a double garage and the potential for double garage workshop with a roughed in area above for a suite. All of this on 5 acres or rural property! $619,900+GST

250-758-7653

LORI BROTHERS

HEATHER PYNTEN

$219,900

250-758-7653 PAIGE MANNS

250-758-7653 PAIGE MANNS

250-758-7653

D L O S

1,945 SQ. FT. TOWNHOME • 4 bedrooms, drooms, 3 full baths, family room ars old, old open great room, room 9 ft. ft ceilings • 6 years • Walk to University • Large main floor • Investment rental potential

$230,000

REG WARREN

250-758-7653

CALL NOW

TO LIST YOUR HOME

381 CHEMAINUS ROAD RANCHER NORTH NANAIMO

RETIRE HERE

#301-225 ROSEHILL STREET

Over 1600 sq ft of deluxe living with family room off kitchen, separate dining room huge master bedroom. Heat pump too. And please bring your rv as we have a huge area for that Close to all amenities. Level lot Take a look today you will love it. Retire here today!

Great 2 bedroom, 2 bath modular home with separate garage. Lots of storage. Private sideyard with cement patio.

Marine Vista, Nanaimo's premier condo building. Two bedroom plus den, fabulous ocean views. 1516 Sqft of unsurpassed quality.

CLEM REMILLARD

CLEM REMILLARD

$389,900

250-616-6759

$159,900

250-616-6759

$514,800

JEN STANGER

250-758-7653

The perfect Vancouver Island waterfront getaway or vacation rental. Imagine your own amazing cabin "right on" the waters edge in tranquil Ladysmith Harbour/ Stuart Channel. This high quality retreat is the perfect place to enjoy everything oceanfront living has to offer (fishing, crabbing prawning, kayaking, boating) all on your doorstep until you decide to build your dream home on the 8712 sqft lot with approx 50' of waterfront. Only ten minutes to airport or 25 minutes to ferry. You could fly out of Calgary and be in your oasis in 2 hours! Lot is perfect for a main level entry walk out basement and fully serviced by water, sewer, cable phone and internet already. Granite counter, rich and quality woodwork and floors, loft style and very West Coast feel! Great Opportunity!!! $458,900

KEITH MAZURENKO

BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS RANCHER

THE HIGHLANDS PATIO HOME

Home has dream shop and 2.80 acres of west coast sanctuary. Private quiet rural road in sought after Yellow Point. Less than fifteen minutes from airport, ferries, marina and shopping bit feels like a hundred miles from any hustle and bustle.

Great retirement patio home situated in North Nanaimo. Lots of room in this updated 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 1267 sq. ft. home. Single car garage with lots of storage. 5262 Arbour Cres.

$284,900

$599,900

250-245-0545 KEITH MAZURENKO

250-245-0545

SHARRY CURRY

250-758-7653

250-667-4970 MARILEE KROGEL

HELP Departure Bay Ocean View

FABULOUS HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS!

NEWER FAMILY HOME

Great Cilaire location with 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths Finished basement & large garage/workshop space.

Just over 1 yr old, this amazing home offers over 2700 sq ft with 6 bedrooms (Including legal 2 bed suite) and 3 full baths. Nice yard, huge lot, oversized double garage and more. Overlooks beautiful Buttertubs Marsh! $479,900

Fabulous and meticulous basement entry home with a suite. Like new this home offers 3 beds/2 baths up and another 3 bedrooms down including a 2 bedroom suite. Pristine condition, private yard and siding onto a park. $459,900

Opportunity to build on the ‘quiet’ side of Protection Island, views of Newcastle Island, Georgia Strait, Mainland mountains. Serviced by City water, 10 mins ferry or boat to Downtown Nanaimo. Call for more information.

LORI BROTHERS

LORI BROTHERS

JANE GARCIA

$428,500

DAVID HAYWARD

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

RARE WATERFRONT LOT

$442,000

250-758-7653

Everything verything you need in a nice clean 3 bed + 2 be bed ite. Only steps to schoo suite. school, ge kid friendly yard, quiet quie large reet Daylight basement, basement all a street. appliances!

D L O S $258,800

ROY PRZADA

250-758-7653

RARE LADYSMITH GEM

19 - 3560 HALLBERG ROAD

Welcome to the home you've always dreamed of. Rich with character, overflowing with curb appeal, and history, but modernized in every way. This home is incomparable to anything in the downtown Ladysmith area. Three bedrooms (plus den), two bathrooms, with a generous 16x24 shop, alley access, and fully fenced yard. Enough space to accommodate the tallest order! Walk to the waterfront, downtown shops, and all amenities. Quiet location, with local fantastic neighbourhood community. This is a rare gem that $389,900 comes available once in a blue moon.

Updated home in Timberlands Mobile Home Park. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, updates include vinyl windows, vinyl siding, updated bathrooms, newer appliances, new oil tank. A nice wood stove for winter and lovely deck for summers. The huge back yard is fenced and very private. This is suitable for families and small pets allowed. Here is affordable living for such a nice home.

Shop and compare.

ANDREA GUEULETTE

RON WILLIAMS

250-616-0609

$59,900

250-245-0545

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NEAR WOODGROVE CENTRE

#69-658 ALDERWOOD

LEVEL ENTRY IN PLEASANT VALLEY

2 bdrms up, 1 down, familyroom, extensive decking, located on .83 of an acre. Perfect for student or extended family member. Walk to Woodgrove Mall.

1,056 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms + den, 2 baths, garage with 70 amp service, in MHP allows pets!

MLS#388363

Beautifully finished! This lovely home offers 3 bedrooms on the main and a fabulous great room. Rec room down with loads of other area for future development.

$299,900

GAIL SJOSTROM

250-758-7653

$374,900

$164,900

CINDY BURROWS

250-245-0545

LORI BROTHERS

LONG LAKE LOT Come and build your own custom home on this lovely south facing lot on Long Lake. The gently sloping property is perfect for a level entry design. Located at the end of a no thru road for $275,000 ultimate privacy.

250-758-7653 LORI BROTHERS

1/2 ACRE HOME IN LANTZVILLE Do you want your home SOLD? Dave and Rob's "list to sell" ratio is nearly 100%.

Call us to see how we can help you get your home sold for top price.

250-758-7653 DAVE HITCHCOCK/ROB BOYLE 250-758-7653

GREAT INVESTMENT PURCHASE Managed by Coast Realty. Retired couple with lease in place at $1400. Do the math ... this makes sense. Spacious suite, Ocean View in North Nanaimo. $285,000

DAVID HAYWARD

250-758-7653

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD, LARGE LOT Private and Updated 2830 sqft Departure Bay Home situated on a .25 acre lot. 4+ beds, 3 Baths. Great family home or investment opportunity. Centrally located and short distance to all Nanaimo shopping, schools, and recreation. MLS 394741 $339,900

ALICIA TODD

250-816-3991

SUNNY TOP FLOOR CONDO 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in a super building near the hospital.

410-1631 Dufferin Crescent

$174,900

ROB BOYLE/DAVE HITCHCOCK 250-758-7653

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4 BDRMS/LOTS OF PRIVACY

LOG HOME/TOTAL PRIVACY

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with some nice views.

Perfect family home.

The Beauty Of Wood” A 4600 square foot log home built by true craftsmen. This elegant structure resembles an aristocratic hunting lodge nestled deep in the forest.

$349,900

GREG BUCHANAN

250-245-0545

$649,000

GREG BUCHANAN

503D –181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE Ocean view and Ocean front! Quarter Share ownership at the prestigious “Beach Club” resort in Parksville. This is a fantastic opportunity to own your dream vacation spot, and/or a great rental income! Luxury awaits the next owner! 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, two balconies and access to all the amenities of the resort!

$57,000

TODD SANDERSON

250-245-0545

3270 HUNTINGTON PLACE An open concept interior with hardwood flooring, updated kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, decks, & carpeting.

The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, & new tile in the sunroom off of the kitchen. $578,000

NICKLEN|ROY|MACKAY 1-888-954-4433

D L SO

250-758-7653

UPDATED ATED OCEANVIEW DEPARTURE BAY CONDO CO

SEMI-WATERFRONT

Live like you are on vacation year-round in this beautiful seaside condo. Ocean views from every window and large patio overlooking the pool and bay. Beautifully updated inside.

2 bds, 2 bths. 1134 sqft.

The 3,023 sq.ft. home, primarily on a single level, offers 3 beds & 2 baths & an open kitchen/great room & dining area overlooking Georgia Strait. An impressive 800 sq.ft. deck overlooks the private beach & protected cove below.

250-245-0545

Custom built executive 6,000sf, 1.9 acres, totally private. Meticulously crafted, high end finish. Chef’s kitchen with built-ins, 5 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces, hardwood floors. Great room design, 24x30 entertaining family room.

Spectacular ocean & sunset views.

This has it all. One of a kind properties with all city amenities. Shopping, schools, parks at your door. For details call Blaine Froats. $1,895,000

BLAINE FROATS

312-2560 Departure Bay Rd.

ROSANNA DUFFY

$219,900

250-758-7653

MLS#394982

1-888-954-4433

BUILDING LOT 376-7th Street

$158,800 CEDAR MINI ACREAGE Nanaimo River, across from sandy private swimming beach. .79 of an acre 2 titles.

2217 sq. ft. fully finished basement entry, built in 1996 with recent upgrades. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, jetted tub, woodstove, professional 30x40 workshop with auto hoist plus RV 30 ft. storage garage, RV parking, fenced and more. Ideal for suite or home business property.

$459,900

LONG LAKE VIEW LOT $109,900 $99,900 UNOBSTRUCTED FABULOUS VIEW 6986 SQ. FT. ASSESSMENT $118,000

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653 BLAINE FROATS

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653

$425,000 JUST LISTED

MLS#393944

$139,900

BRECHIN HILL great 1 bedroom 2 bath, garden level entry condominium home, U-shaped kitchen with an exterior window above the sink, separate eating nook with a breakfast bar, spacious covered patio, gas fireplace, monthly fee includes gas, 1 underground parking stall, secured entrance, visitors parking close to Terminal Park Plaza and only a few minutes to ferry, easy to go anywhere.

MLS#392727

$698,000

NICKLEN|ROY|MACKAY

Level ready to buIld on 110.69 x 116.86 Subdivision potential, city water & sewer Excellent soil conditions treed at rear for privacy

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653 BLAINE FROATS

NORTH NANAIMO on a no-thru st. Craftsman style M. level entry 2 storey home features the master bedrm on the main fl. with a 4pcs ensuite & a walk-in closet. The eat in kitchen is spacious with plenty of cupboards & stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is open to the liv room which has a vaulted ceiling. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms+ full bathroom + a large open loft to use as a gym/office. A quaint community park is next to the private backyard. Situated in a highly desirable neighbourhood and close to everything. A must to see!

6474 LASALLE ROAD

NEEN NAZARUK

2 HOUSES ON 5 ACRES

NORTH NANAIMO OCEAN VIEW ACREAGE ESTATE

101-1685 ESTEVAN ROAD

Close to shopping, buses and restaurants. This well kept home features oak kitchen cabinets, vaulted ceilings, skylites and spacious rooms throughout. New roof and skylites in 2014. Large 30 x 8’ sundeck. A must see. 42-854 TURNER ROAD $103,000

Of fenced and cross fenced paddocks, with pretty pastoral views and definitely located in horse country. Main home is 4 bedroom 2 storey with basement and second older home is two semi suites. $459,000 4303 YELLOWPOINT ROAD

250-758-7653 JILL DASHWOOD

5325 KATSURA LANE

IMMACULATE MOBILE IN POPULAR WOODGROVE ESTATES PARK

LANTZVILLE ACREAGE $889,900 6.27 acres treed for privacy on Caillet Creek. 2 legal homes. Main home: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths with an in-law suite. Has many recent improvements: 800 sq. ft. deck and heat pump, air conditioning, plus a rear yard, overheight 2 bay shop 24x30. RV parking. 2nd Home: 1133 sq. ft. Norse Log home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath plus den area. Built in 2002. Excellent artesian well water. Viewing is a must.

Please call.

BLAINE FROATS

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653

$529,000 NEW PRICE

NORTH NANAIMO 5 bedrms & 3 baths with incredible ocean & mountain views. Bright kitchen has upgraded with the gorgeous red cherry wood cabinets. 2 cozy natural gas fireplaces. Downstairs has a spacious space for a 2cd kitchen, ideal for extended family members or teenagers. in a convenient neighbourhood which is close to all levels of excellent schools, to the beach, shopping & North end amenities.

FABULOUS WALK ON WATERFRONT ACREAGE $988,000 4 acres on a private bay with sandy beach treed for privacy with adjoining creek/river. Secured gated entry with custom built executive, 3863 sf, 6 bedroom with 4 baths, high end finish, hardwood floors, granite countertops, elegant 5 pc ensuite, built-in stainless steel appliances, gourmet chef’s kitchen, 2nd kitchen lower floor, vaulted ceilings, 3 bay garage, community water plus 20 gal a min. well. Build your own dock, subdivision potential, golden opportunity, next to Paige Point Marina, close to airport. Viewing is a must. New price! Immediate occupancy

BLAINE FROATS

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653

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New siding done right adds value to a home METRO CREATIVE

Few home improvements can transform a home more than the installation of new siding.

Replacing siding can be a costly venture, but the right siding will maintain its appeal for years to come.

Updated siding can improve home’s energy value by enabling owners to save on heating and cooling costs. A new design and color also can improve a home’s property value and set it apart from neighboring properties.

According to the Professional Builder’s Home Exteriors Survey, exterior design and materials used are a top priority for new home buyers.

Project costs depend on the size of the home as well as which siding material homeowners choose. Considering new siding is a major renovation, it pays to get the job done right.

Choose a qualified contractor It is important for consumers to do their research when it comes to siding materials and contractors. A contractor who takes shortcuts or improperly installs the siding may void a manufacturer’s warranty. Always ask family members and friends for recommendations before choosing a contractor, and check out each prospective contractor’s work for yourself. Interview more than one contractor and

Finding a qualified contractor is an important component to any siding project.

compare both their costs and what they offer. Ask plenty of questions of the contractors, and avoid those who try hard-sell methods. Questionable contractors may try strategies like a promise of a considerable discount if you “act now” or scare

tactics that your home is unsafe in its present condition.

Be sure the contractor carries general liability insurance as well as workers’ compensation insurance for their subcontractors. Ask for a license number as well and verify its accuracy.

Select a durable material Siding comes in all types of materials — from wood to plastic to fiber cement — but vinyl is among the most popular due to cost and availability. Research how well particular brands of siding stand up to conditions

and which are the least likely to crack, warp or discolor. Find this information from online reviews or through consumer advocacy groups. Also remember, vinyl and other synthetic materials have improved and can now mimic the look of many other materials for a fraction of the cost.

Calculate how much you need Before you price out siding with contractors, estimate how much you will need for your house.

Consumer Reports suggests multiplying the height times the width of each rectangular section of your house in feet, going by what you can measure from the ground, to determine their areas. Multiply the approximate height and width of gables and other triangular surfaces and divide each total by two. Then add all the totals.

To allow for waste, don’t subtract for doors, windows or other areas that won’t be covered.

Finally, divide the total square footage by 100 to estimate how many squares of siding you will need. A square represents 100 square feet. Knowing how much you need can save you money.

Vinyl siding can completely transform the look of a home and make it more energy efficient. Consumers who do their homework will get the best value for their investments.

NO PAYMENT UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS!!

Brand new 1800 sq. ft. home at

355 Applewood Cres. (off 9th St)

This is the last lot left in this wonderful family neighbourhood $ of newer homes. Builder will pay your mortgage & taxes until Jan. 1, 2016.

339,500

GORDON HALKETT Personal Real Estate Corporation

250.74.2001

gordon.halkett@century21.ca Toll Free: 1.800.817.7717 office: 250.760.1066 www.century21.ca/gordon.halkett

(plus net gst)

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Stanley Chong

REAL ESTATE SERVICES BUY & SELL FREE EVALUATION

Email enquiries at swchong@shaw.ca Office/Pager (250) 753-9688

24 Hour Direct (250) 716-6028

Office Fax (250) 753-9698

Toll Free 1-800-848-8490

NORTH JINGLEPOT NEW HOME & SUITE

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! In the prime shoreline of prestigious Rock Point is where you would found this Nanaimo’s best of the best waterfront property. Where one not only can enjoy the unobstructed ocean view that stretch for miles & across Georgia Straight, also see the tide ebb & flow, hear the wave crash againt the rocky shore and smell the salinity of the ocean water. This 2008 custom built owner desidgned level entry home offers 3800 sqft of living space with semi formal floor plan included a legal basement suite, landscaped low maintenance yard, RV parking and more.

Floor Plan & Slide Show

THIS NICE SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOUR HOME OLD CITY - NEW HOME & SUITE HOSPITAL AREA FULL DUPLEX

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Central Nanaimo full duplexes nestled on .36 acres level lot backs onto Beaufort Park, situated close to Nanaimo General Hospital, clinics, shopping, schools and on bus route.

Offer 4650 sq.ft. of living space in total & 2325 sqft per side with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, living & dining rooms, kitchen & nook, family room, fireplaces, front balcony & rear deck.

Presently, owner occupied one side with the other side rented @ $1300/mth. These duplexes make a great homes or revenue properties. Quick Possession.

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ROCKY POINT-LARGE NEW HOME

D L O S

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Quick Possession

A Custom built family home by a reputable builder in the prestigious Rocky Point neighborhood offers 3160 sq ft luxury living space, 5 bedrooms + den & 4 baths included a 2 bedroom legal suite & has all the bells & whistles of a quality home. Open concept floor plan & 9’ ceiling, big kitchen, ample cabinets, granite tops counters & islands, beautiful ensuite, heat pump & fireplace, attractive tile, Tigerwood engineered wood & laminated floors, large covered front & rear decks and much more. Kitchen appliances included.

4842 VISTA VIEW CRES.

HAMMOND BAY VIEW HOME

D L O S View! View! View! New level entry walk-out basement home presently under construction on a prime location with unobstructed ocean views that span from Winchelsea Islands to Snake Island and across Georgia Strait to the Sunshine Coast. Overlooking the Piper Lagoon & Nick Point Park. 3710 Sq.ft. luxury living space with high & vaulted ceilings, high end finishings & loaded with extras.

LARGE SXS DUPLEX ON HUGE LOT

RV Parking

An established fast food business in the busy food court at Country Club Mall for sale. This family business has been successfully operated in this location for the past 17 years. It serves Homemade soup and sandwich plus delicious Asian ethnic foods. Business has been thriving and has potential for growth. This turnkey business is easy to operate and the seller is willing to train if required. The seller is very motivated as he is looking forward to retirement soon. Don’t miss this great opportunity to own your own business. Motivated Seller.

NEW HOME LEGAL SUITE

D L SO

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COMING SOON

Slide Show New basement home with legal suite nestled on a large level lot situated close to the hospital, schools, shopping malls & all amenities of Central Nanaimo; offers 2530 sq.ft. of superb designed & quality constructed open floor plan living space, 5 bedrooms, spacious den & 3 baths. Features vaulted Great Room ceiling, beautiful maple kitchen with island, engineered wood floors, garage & detached garage work shop & storage, heat pump, RV parking, fence & landscaped yard c/w sprinkler sys & more. Ready to move in.

$449,900

WELL KEPT TOWNHOUSE

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Similar Home A beautiful Level Entry - Walk - out basement home soon will be build on this large lot with distant ocean view. Offers approx. 2700 sq ft of luxury living space. 5 bedrooms & 3 baths including a legal 2 bedroom suite.

Outstanding features include open floor plan, high end finishings, nice kitchen & engineered floors, and much more.

GREAT FAMILY HOME ON 1/2 ACRE

D L SO

Slide Show A beautiful family home is under construction on this 7107 sq.ft. level building site by a reputable builder “Heartwood Homes”. It is superbly designed & constructed with open concept; offered 2667 sq.ft. of luxury living area with 5 bedrooms, a den & 3 baths included a 2 bedroom legal suite. Features engineered, laminated wood floors, kitchen with ample kitchen cabinets, countertop space & island.

BETTER THAN NEW – Here is a great opportunity to own this 3 bedrooms & 3 baths townhome in the popular Millstone Creek complexes. It is conveniently located close to schools, Bowen Park, Golf Course, strip malls and near bus route. This corner unit offers much privacy with enclosed back patio and a roof top deck with views of Mt. Benson. Lots of recent updates incl. new floorings, new kitchen granite countertops, freshly painted & more.

1628 CREEKSIDE DRIVE

$229,900

CHEMAINUS DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

Quick Possession

Great family home nestled on a 0.50 acre with private & treed lot set on a culde-sac in the Oak Hill Estate; located close to 2 levels of schools, VIU, parks, walking trails, shopping and all amenities. This quality built & well-kept 4 bedrooms, 3 baths home offers 2024 sq ft of comfort living space c/w formal living, dining, and family rooms, maple kitchen with breakfast nook. Features incl. large back deck and fenced yard, gas heating & fireplace, b/I sprinklers & central vac sys. Rich dark hardwood floors & more.

Here is a great opportunity to own and develop this beautiful 52.28 acre parcel of land with huge potential for rezone and subdivide.

Currently it is zoned A1 but is excluded from the ALR. It has potential for a 2 - acre lots subdivision. Access from Ashcroft Road, an expensive residential neighborhood off Chemainus Road. For more info, please contact Stanley Chong.

$439,900 853 WHISTLER PLACE REDUCED $379,900 TRANS CANADA HWY.

IMMACULATE TOWNHOUSE

D L SO

$1,550,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Great investment property for first home conveniently located across from Terminal Park, close to schools and Nanaimo Hospital and on bus route. This basement home offers 3 bedrooms & one bath up, spaceious living room, functional kitchen with eating area & walk out to a covered back dec. Basement offers 1 large bedroom & big family room, 3 piece bath & large laundry room. Tenanted at $1350/mth.

Great investment property or first home in a great family area located in Oakhill Estate; nestled on a level lot backs on to treed & creek parkland, located close to VIU, schools, malls, parks recreation facilities.

Offers 3 bedrooms & 2 baths up, spacious living room & dining room combo with bay window & gas f/p. Basement is unfinished and frame for more bedrooms & bathrooms. Presently tenanted at $1200/mth.

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A well maintained home nestled on a large lot in a quiet cul-de-sac location; situated close to V.I.U., John Barsby & Park Avenue Schools, Shopping Malls, parks, and on bus route, offer 2070 sq ft comfortable living space, 4 plus bedrooms & 3 full baths, big living rooms and spacious kitchens both up & down. Beautiful landscaped front & fenced back yards. This is an ideal place for a growing family.

BETTER THAN NEW - Here is a great opportunity to own this 3 bedrooms, 3 baths & a den town home in immaculate conditions in this popular complex. It is conveniently located close to schools, arks & recreation, golf course, strip malls, restaurants & on bus route. This corner unit town homeoffers much privacy in the with a enclosed back patio and a roof top deck with views of Mt. Benson, A corner gas fireplace that keep one warm in the winter month & and single garage with room for all your toys. Hurry! this one would not last long.

907 YEE PLACE

1632 CREEKSIDE DRIVE

$354,900

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REDUCED $38,500 LOT 8 - 595 8TH STREET

SOUTH NANAIMO HOME & SUITE

HOSPITAL AREA - NEW HOME & SUITE

$929,000 871 CHELSEA STREET

$569,900 3864 GULFVIEW DRIVE

Centrally located whole duplexes nestled on an 80’x160’ level lot with private treed back yard; located near schools, shopping & all amenities. Each side offers 1318 sqft, living room, kitchen with eating area, 2 bedrooms & a 4 piece bath on the main floor. A large 3rd bed room, 3 piece bath & a laundry room located in the ground floor. There is a full length by 3 ft front balcony & a 10’x10’ front storage room down. Each side has a single carport plus ample space for RV parking. Recent renos include new roof & floorings.

REDUCED $589,900

$429,900 1809-1811 NORTHFIELD RD. $419,900 LOT 5 - 912 HOWARD AVENUE

COUNTRY CLUB CENTRE FAST FOOD BUSINESS

3200C N. ISLAND HWY.

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$1,590,000 3479 CASTLE ROCK DRIVE

4816 FILLINGER CRESC.

70 - 72 LORNE PLACE

New basement home with legal suite nestled on a large lot in the Prestigious Rockridge Estate, conveniently located close to school, shopping centers, highway access and all amenities. A beautifully designed and constructed home with open floor plan & high ceilings, offers 2769 sq.ft. of luxury living space consists of 5 bedroom, a den/ media/ rec-room, and 4 full baths included a 2 bedrooms legal suite features kitchen with rich dark maple cabinets, ample counter space and large island/ eating bar, all with quartz tops. Engineered rich dark maple floors throughout the main floor except 2 bedrooms. Others include heat pump, gas fireplace, hot water on demand, video control entry, media package & sound system, Appliances packages and sprinkler system as well.

$229,900 570 ST. GEORGE STREET REDUCED $319,000 889 BROOKFIELD DRIVE REDUCED $319,000

VIEW STANLEY CHONG’S LISTINGS AND VIRTUAL TOURS: www.stanleychong.ca

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www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com 503 Comox Rd., Nanaimo, B.C.

250-753-9688

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Beautiful heritage home built in 1912 with stunning ocean view! This very special propertyhas been tastefully updated while maintaining the integrity of yesteryear. Asking $444,000

Linda McKernan Realty Executives Mid-Island

250-753-9688 lmckernan@shaw.ca www.lindamckernan.ca

EASY TO BUILD ON UPLANDS LOT $145,000

Near the Beach

6,771 SQ. FT. FULLY SERVICED ON A CUL DE SAC

Breathtaking View – 1544 College Drive – 6 Bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3768 sq ft home has a spectacular view on one side and access to the Westwood lake trails on the other. Open concept living at its finest.

Many extras, call to view!

CALL GEOFF FOR MORE INFORMATION 250.753.9688

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www.kenwalkling.com

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Ocean View 2 bedroom plus den condo offers th the best of the best with views of the Winchelsea Islands.

Islan Sit on onee of your two balconies or enjoy the view from your large living room or cozy up to your fireplace on cooler nights. This adult oriented complex is only minutes away from shopping and all amenities. Hiking and Walking along the trails or waterfront are a short distance away. One pet under 20 lbs is allowed.

711 QUAIL PLACE

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3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2139 sqft home on a large level corner lot located near all amenities including schools, shopping, parks and beaches. Perfect home for First Time buyers, Small Families or Investors in this desirable North Nanaimo area so call today!

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Resort on the Lake with the perfect cottage. Close Clos to the clubhouse and waterfront. This home features it all, modern construction built in 2013 coupled with quality building materials. Come and enjoy this lifestyle, the outdoor pool, hot tub, clubhouse, fishing, hiking and so much more.

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Peace and Quiet – 69 Ranchview Drive – 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2055 sq. ft. home is located in beautiful Cinnabar Valley which backs onto a protected wetland near trail access. Call to view this Perfect family home today!

Realty Executives Property Management Interested in finding out your home's income potential?

This large 1600 square foot, 3 bed, 2 bath condo nestled along the banks of beautiful Long Lake offers an open design concept with two large sun drenched decks. Enjoy the spectacular view of the lake from this recently renovated condo with fresh paint, new laminate floors and new window coverings. Condo comes with one covered parking stall and pets allowed with restrictions.

Custom built executive home overlooking Long Lake, in a quiet cul-de-sac, this west coast style home has it all. Formal Sunken Living Room with vaulted ceiling and an oak trim fireplace, a large dining area overlooking the view plus a kitchen recently redone with an abundance of cabinetry. Upstairs boasts 3 large bedrooms and the master bedroom ensuite features a double jacuzzi plus a separate shower. Property also has a double detached garage/workshop.

Call Peter & Kathy Koch today

250-753-9688 www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com

Jason Minter www.jasonminter.ca Office: 250-753-9688 "Focusing on your real estate needs your way"

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250-933-0600 250 933 0600 Natural Latex Mattresses, Pillow Toppers & Beds Brought to 6481-B Portsmouth Road you by Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A3 www.FoamGuy.ca beside Ono’s between Costco and Woodgrove Chrysler

Wednesday - Sunday 1:00 – 4:00pm

Saturday, July 25 1:00 – 3:00pm

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Saturday, July 25 1:00 – 2:30pm

4960 SONGBIRD PLACE UPLANDS

1631 DUFFERIN CRESCENT CENTRAL NANAIMO

871 CHELSEA STREET CENTRAL NANAIMO

3479 CASTLE ROCK DRIVE NORTH JINGLE POT

3804 AVONLEA DRIVE NORTH JINGLE POT

From $186,500

$174,900

$449,900

$589,900

$479,900

Songbird Place offers one and two bedroom suites plus dens. All suites feature modern open floor plans to fully enjoy the living area as well as covered decks.

Sunny top floor condo. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in a super building near the hospital.

Call Sandy Harper at 250-751-1223

Call Dave Hitchcock or Rob Boyle at 250-758-7653

Saturday, July 25 3:00 – 5:00pm 5133 KAITLYNS WAY PLEASANT VALLEY $369,900

This immaculate 1746 sq. ft. split level 4 bed and 3 bath home with a view of Mount Benson is located in the desirable Pleasant Valley neighbourhood of Nanaimo. It is close to shopping amenities, Brannen Lake and to the Parkway for easy commutes.

Call Lorne Gait at 250-245-0545

ADVERTISE YOUR

CALL 250.729.4218

New basement home with legal suite nestled on a large level lot situated close to the hospital, schools, shopping malls & all amenities of Central Nanaimo; offers 2530 sq.ft. of superb designed & quality constructed open floor plan living space.

New basement home with legal suite nestled on a large lot in the Prestigious Rockridge Estate, conveniently located close to school, shopping centers, highway access and all amenities.

Prestigious Avonlea. This immaculate two level family home, has been beautifully maintained throughout. The master bedroom is on the main floor and it has three more bedrooms plus a loft area up stairs. There are designer colours throughout and the elegant pecan engineered hardwood floors enhance the family room and the kitchen.

Call Stanley Chong 250-753-9688

Call Stanley Chong at 250-753-9688

Call Neen Nazaruk at 250-758-7653

Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 4:00pm 500 CORFIELD STREET PARKSVILLE

Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 – 4:00pm

Saturday, July 25th 1:00 – 3:00pm

201-1720 DUFFERIN CRES

6181 WASHINGTON WAY NORTH NANAIMO

Staring at $374,900

FROM $214,900

$249,900

Only 13 units remaining.Brand new luxu luxuriously appointed 3 bed, 3 bath town townhome in spectacular Parksville, BChhome ho m of BC’s warmest water beaches. The bbright br rig & airy main level entry home features ggorgeous go org maple hardwood floors, a natural ga as fireplace & gourmet kitchen with gas st stainless appliances & granite countertops.

New 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes Landscaped Yards • Open Floor Plans • 9’ Ceilings • Six Appliances • Window Blind Package Included Close to Parks and Shops • Close to Nanaimo General Hospital

Beautifully maintained complex in the heart of north Nanaimo in Strathcona Ridge off Uplands Drive. Original show suite with +$10,000 in upgrades. This townhouse unit is tastefully decorated and offers 2 bedrooms and a den plus 2 full bathrooms.

Call John Cooper at 250-751-1223

Call Tom Munro at 250-714-2147

Call Sue Perry at 250-616-8543

REALTORS® advertise ti your Open O House H in Homes Buying and Living, and be seen by over 34,000 households from Nanoose to Ladysmith. Call Scott for more info – 250-729-4218

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REACH MILLIONS • SELL FASTER YOUTUBE VIDEO • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS • VIRTUAL FLOORPLAN • COLOUR BROCHURES • INTERNATIONAL HOME MARKETING 24 HOURS A DAY! 2777 TAMARA DRIVE $566,000

NG I D N E P ALE

Nanaimo luxury home backing onto city greenbelt

Bright move in ready Craftsman Custom home

2.4 acres of prime waterfront

3755 MYRTA PLACE $599,800

3755 MYRTA PLACE $599,800

LT B DOUMONT ROAD $749,900

MLS # 384203

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4 be bedrooms edrroo ooms oom ms 4 bathrooms 1 ensuites i 2,942 sq feet

MLS 388736

MLS 389011

MLS 390698

7 bedroom 4 bathroom 1 ensuite 4,350 sq feet

7 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 ensuite 4220 sq feet

Gently sloped Water/sewer in place

Nanaimo luxury property on big lot backing onto creek

Luxury home, fantastic ocean views

Right next to the beach! Enjoy living at Longlake

Impeccable home nestled on a fabulous corner lot with ocean view

2757 HORTH ROAD $589,000

405 BELMONTE PLACE $999,000 NEW LISTING MLS 395332 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 1 ensuite 2,520 sq feet

4201B CORUNNA AVENUE $299,000

1255 COLLEGE DRIVE $529,900

Meticulous home fresh on the market

Lakefront cottage Sproat Lake

Fantastic three bedroom two bath with inlaw suite!

2490 COSGROVE CRESCENT $437,900

7010 LORD ROAD $659,000

2401 McDIVITT DRIVE $379,000

MLS 389788

7 bedrooms 5 bathrooms 2 ensuites 4,155 sq feet Luxury home with best views in Nanaimo

4613 LAGUANA WAY & 4623 SHERIDAN RIDGE ROAD MLS 393218 & MLS 393230

$799,900 EACH 6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 2 bdrm legal suite 3,200 sq feet

MLS 391425

MLS 392519

3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 1 ensuite 1,400 sq feet

6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 2 ensuite 3,713 sq feet

MLS 393862

MLS 395231

4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 ensuite 2,280 sq feet

5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 ensuite 2,720 sq feet

NG I D N E P SALE MLS 395142 MLS 3951 395 39 51 5142

3 bedrooms s 2 bathrooms bath ba thr hroo rooms 1 bdrm suite 2,878 sq feet

Magnificent ocean and coastal mountain views!

Magnificent Custom Built Home.

Enjoy all amenities in the best school catchments Nanaimo offers

Premium Ocean View And Classic Location!

5277 LOST LAKE ROAD $429,900

4819 WHALLEY WAY $779,000

6075 BRICKYARD ROAD $409,900

2559 LYNBURN CRES $549,900

MLS 394860

MLS 386354

4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2,759 sq feet Suite potential

6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 ensuite 4,040 sq feet

1076 Dufferin Cres MLS 391264 $349,900

4 bedroom 1 ensuite

3 bathroom 2350 sq feet

MLS 388986

MLS 393729

SOLD

BEST VALUE Wet bar, kitchenette, double car garage, next to hospital, quartz kitchen. Interested?

Call for details.

5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 ensuite 3,114 sq feet

5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 1 ensuite 2,241 sq feet

1080 Dufferin Cres.

MLS 391261 $349,900

4 bedroom 1 ensuite

3 bathroom 2300 sq feet

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CORY CH CHAPMAN APMAN

DEBBIE BEATTIEE

Personall Re Real eal Estate Corporation tionn

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PPersonal Real Estate Corporation

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Independently owned & operated

CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME

250.751.1223

www.ThompsonGodfrey.com FEATURED LISTING

SOLD 5809 Broadway Road

$279,900

• 1942 sq ft, 3 bdrms-2 bthrms • Huge fully fenced lot N. Nanaimo • Family orientated neighborhood • Near both levels of schools.

6330 Waterbury Cres.

• 2626 sq ft, 4 bdrms+ den, 3 bthrms

$464,900

710 Victoria Road

$259,900

11874 Elliott Way

$595,000

$159,900

#602-375 Newcastle Ave.

• 644 sq.ft., 1 bdrm, 1 bthrm • Amazing ocean views • Granite counters, Brazillian wood floors • Heated stone floors-bthrm.

• 2307 sq ft, 3 bdrms-3 bthrms.

• 1080 sq ft detached shop/garage.

• Includes 665 sq ft cottage.

• .95 acre level lot-Ladysmith.

$464,900

497 Montclair Drive

5674 Turnstone Place

• 1231 sq ft, 2 bdrms,1 bthrm • Gas furnace, thermal windows • Detached garage/workshop • Across from Knowles Kid Park

#211-3040 Pine Street

$64,900

• 605 sq ft, 1 bdrm-1 bthrm.

• Lockwood Villa in Chemainus • Heat & hot water included in fees • Great for 1st time buyer/investment

SOLD

• North Nanaimo Ocean view home • 2 gas fireplaces, RV Prking • Near Woodgrove Mall & both levels of schools

COMMERCIAL & DEVELOPMENT Nanaimo Travellers Lodge $ 3,985,000

796 Bowman Avenue

$205,000

• 1174 sq.ft., 2 bdrms-2bthrms • Excellent starter home • Spacious back yard & alley access • Some original wood & laminate floors

5253 Tom’s Turnabout

• 2577 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • North Nanaimo ocean views • Huge fully fenced lot • RV park, workshop & garden shed

$599,900

• 2868 sq ft, 4 bdrms ,3 bthrms • Contemporary finishing • Open concept floor plan • Ocean view, huge concrete patio

$359,900

• 1840 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open main living area • 6 year old home, S. exposed patio • Near Brannen lake & north end amenities

• Senior’s care facility • Fully operational, on 1.87 acres • Near hospital & Physician’s office

• 7.6 acres Waterfront property • Currently used as RV park • 30 unit residential dev. possible • 33% shares only $800,000

$

460,000

• 1.12 acres on Gabriola Isld.

• Zoned TC-1 (Tourist Commercial).

$449,900

3073 Barons Road

$725,000

• 4326 sq ft, 9 bdrms-9 bthrms • Tri-plex corner of Barons & Knight Rd • Great investment opportunity • Generates $43,200 annually

• 2043 sq ft, 3 bdrms-2 bthrms.

• Rancher on huge lot.

• 1012 sq ft detached workshop • Patio w/outdoor bar & hot tub

$364,900 (+tax)

• 1445 sq ft, 2 bdrms-2 bthrms • Rancher under construction • 10ft ceilings, great open floor design • Post & beam front entry

6140 Kirsten Drive

$409,900

• 2244 sq.ft., 5 bdrms, 3 bthrms • High end appliances & fixtures • Large fully fenced back yard • Desirable neighbourhood

Gabriola Island Property For Sale $374,900

8-3250 Ross Road

$242,900

• 1282 sq.ft., 2 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Gas fireplace, single garage • Plenty of great updates • Near Long Lake & Country Club Mall

#101-566 Stewart Avenue

$369,000

• 1330 sq. ft., 2 bdrms, 2 bthrms.

• Views of ocean & marina • Steps from waterfront walkway • 2 Underground parking stalls

#302-560 Stewart Avenue $259,900.

• 1165 sq ft, 2 bdrms-1 bthrm.

• Steps to Harbourfront Walkway.

• Corner unit-Gas fireplace.

• Lots of natural light.

6107 Montgomery Way

$659,900

• 2817 sq ft, 3 bdrms, den & bonus rm - 3 bthrms • Deluxe interior & exterior finishing • Large bonus room & den.

• Landscaped, fenced, sprinkler system

5804 Delta Circle

$274,900

2196 Lark Crescent

$289,900

• 1931 sq ft, 3 bdrms-2 bthrms • On quiet cul de sac • Spacious lot, deck off the back • Near both levels of schools & parks

• 2318 sq ft, 5 bedrooms-3 bathrooms • New flooring most of main level • 385 sq ft S. exp deck • Fully fenced, private backyard

592-8th Street

411-770 Poplar St.

Lot 26 Chichester Rd only$139,900

SOLD • 4.9 Acres of Land on Chichester Road West • Zoned Tourist Commercial • Minutes from Ferry terminal

$869,000

2607 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 3 bthrms Walk on Waterfront Beach level Beach access on both sides of property Private lot, on no thru street

SOLD 5819 Broadway Rd.

5315 Deep Bay Rd. $2,600,000 893 Berry Pt. Road

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SOLD 7040 Aulds Road

$ 99,900 2649 Munroe Rd. $1,690,000 510 Machleary St. • 66 acre Development property • 18,836 sq. ft. lot • Excellent Location, mostly level • Zoned, R-15 (Medium Density) • Sub-dividable to 5 acre lots • Supported by the RDN

3520 Chinook Road

SOLD

9564 Chemainus Rd. $479,900 • Commercial space w/ 2 store fronts • 3 bdrm-3 bath residential above • Call for more details.

LOTS & ACREAGES

70 Giggleswick

$289,000

• 1866 sq ft, 4 bdrms-2 bthrms • Laminate floors, Wood fireplace • RV parking, level yard-fenced at back • Hardy plank & stucco exterior.

5464 Altavista Dr.

$489,900

• 2107 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 bthrms • 2 gas fireplaces • Level, fenced, landscaped lot • Custom extras & Sprinkler system

753 Redwood Dr.

$384,900

• 1594 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms • Rancher in Qualicum Beach • Gas fireplace, Nice renos • Level, landscaped lot. Under that put, RV parking, detached shop.

$419,900 (+ tax)

• 2556 sq ft, 5 bdrms-3 bthrms total • Built with insulated concrete forms, quiet, tough & energy efficient • Has Legal 2 bedroom suite in bsmt.

SOLD

937, 941, 945 Haliburton St. $47,000 each • Total 29,900 sq. ft., Zoned R6 • Ocean View Properties.

• All 3 must be sold together

$199,900

• 902 sq. ft., 2 bdrm-2 bathrms • New flooring, paint, baseboards • Ocean views & new bthrm updates • On quiet side of building

SOLD

3745 Hammond Bay Road $239,000 • 8105 sq. ft. building lot • Panoramic Ocean, Isld & Mtn Views • Near Pipers Lagoon 5109 Laguna Way $219,900 • .32 acre building lot, N. Nanaimo • Panoramic Ocean, Isld & Mtn views • Lot measures 110’ wide x 127’ deep 360 Stewart Ave $234,900 • 66 ft wide x 132 ft deep. • Ocean View - Near Waterfront Walkway.

MAKING YOUR MOVE EASIER

101-2165 Ridgemont Place

$247,900

• 1190 sq.ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms • Blackcomb Ridge townhome • Faces south, has patio & lawn area • Large crawl space for ex-storage

SOLD 5460 Godfrey Road

4142 Gulfview Drive

$469,900

• 2940 sq.ft. 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Stunning ocean, Isld. & Mtn. views • Huge master bdrm w/deck access • Energy efficient, heat pump

SOLD $299,900

• 1662 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2 huge detached shops • Stamped concrete driveway & patio • Private setting on .38 acre property

2865 Fandell St. • 2107 sq. ft. 3 bdrms- 2 bthrms • Beautifully renovated throughout • Great Views of Departure Bay • Two ocean view decks • Only minutes to beach access

30/32 Lorne Place

$318,500

• 2368 sq ft total, 6 bdrms-4 bthrms.

• Duplex w/3 bdrms each side • One side totally renovated • New bathroom added to each side

829 Douglas Street

$278,000

• 2430 sq ft, 6 bdrms-2 bhtms • Fully fenced level lot.

• Vinyl windows, 200 amp srvc.

• On quiet no thru street

5969 Primrose Drive

$291,900

• 1230 sq. ft. 2 bdrms., 2 bathrooms • Bright open plan - gas fireplace • Large master with sitting area • Near North End amenities

SOLD $448,900

1040 Highview Terrace

$275,000

• 1551 sq ft, 2 bdrms+den, 3 bthrms • Spectacular Ocean/Mtn views • Condo at Harbour Heights • Great club house available • Backs on to Parkland

11855 Elliott Way

$1,274,000

• 3142 sq. ft., 3 bdrms - 3 bthrms • Walk on beach ocean front • Custom Westcoast style home • Home on private half acre lot

3450 Maveric Road

$319,900

• 1532 sq.ft. • 3 bdrms., 3 bthrms • Contemporary finishing • Open great room concept • Gas f/p, tall ceilings

Call us for more details on any of these listings or to schedule a showing 250-751-1223 Data and measurements are approximate and should be verified if important.

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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015