HOT PRICE!! Custom, executive rancher on almost half an acre backing onto Morrell Sanctuary, facing Collier Dam Park on a quiet south Nanaimo road. This striking rancher features a great room design with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room with feature gas fireplace and wired in sound system, a beautiful kitchen, and a huge master bedroom with big ensuite bathroom. Above the semi-detached 26 X 26 sqft garage/shop is a suite. This has been used in the past as a 2 bedroom suite although one room has no closet but would make a great den/office. Great for students. This part of the home could easily be made into an extension to the main home for teenagers, or a bed and breakfast. Other features of this home include a 6 foot heated crawl space, RV parking, cork flooring throughout living area, pot lighting, newer appliances and hot water tank and crown moldings. Located close to shopping, Vancouver Island University, Westwood Lake and hiking trials, aquatic centre and ice rink.