PRIME WALK-ON WATERFRONT WITH FORESHORE LEASE on Protection Island - Southern exposure with incredible harbour views. Private, yet conveniently located near the Dinghy Dock Pub and Ferry. Enjoy the most popular and coveted view on the island - the harbour view: watch the sparkling city lights and celebratory Bathtub races of Nanaimo with sweeping views of Mount Benson in the background. This home is excellent for entertaining, or enjoying a peaceful getaway - every day! Vaulted ceiling in the living room with plentiful southwest facing windows that showcase your enviable vista, so you can enjoy your surroundings whether you are indoors, on the deck in your hot tub, or outdoors in your spectacular beachfront yard. Multiple large decks. Speculation & Vacancy Tax is not currently applicable to Protection Island, but please confirm with your accountant.More details
Gorgeous custom-built craftsman-style home on Protection Island, only mins from downtown Nanaimo. Quiet & private cul-de-sac. Stone landscaped steps lead to covered wrap-around veranda for year-round enjoyment. Home features Italian archways, custom millwork, hardwood floors & stone tile. Vaulted ceiling, dormer windows & multiple french doors fill the home with natural light. Gourmet kitchen has s/s appliances, granite island & walk-in pantry. Generous rec room with separate entrance, perfect for guest suite, studio or home office. Primary bedroom with large ensuite also has private entrance. Upstairs has spacious loft + 3 bedrooms & full bathroom. Detached garage offers ample storage. Protection Island is serviced by Nanaimo's municipal water, sewer, Fire & Rescue. Connected to downtown Nanaimo by passenger ferry. Quick & convenient access to Vancouver from Nanaimo via Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, Hullo Fast Ferry, BC Ferries & Nanaimo Airport. Protection EXEMPT from BC SPEC TAX.More details
Immerse yourself in the enchanting coastal allure of this Protection Island oasis! This spacious 2670 sqft rancher has plenty of room, boasting 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The 4th bedroom has it's own wing, and would make a perfect guest suite or mortgage helper*. On a 10,250 sqft corner lot, this home offers lots of space for pets, or gardening, and the naturally landscaped front yard offers privacy and tranquility. A southeast facing deck is bathed in sunlight and ideal for enjoying the quiet peaceful mornings, or sultry summer evenings in the fresh air. Surrounded by parks, and only a short walk to the beach, this home is minutes from Nanaimo, but you'll feel like you're on an island vacation! Come and see what living on "Island Time" really means! *buyer to do own due diligence about suite possibility.More details
West-facing waterfront lot with beach access on beautiful Protection Island, just minutes from downtown Nanaimo. This almost 1/2 acre property is level with the road and gently slopes down to the water with tiered landscaping & stone steps. Small A-frame perched close to shoreline has grandfathered rights. Easy access to the Community Dock & Pirates Park. Enjoy scenes of Nanaimo's inner harbour and nightly sunsets over Mt. Benson. One of the few available waterfront lots with southwestern exposure and sheltered from strong winds. Protection Island is serviced by Nanaimo's municipal water, sewer, Fire & Rescue. The island is connected to downtown Nanaimo by regular scheduled foot passenger ferry. Quick & convenient access to Vancouver from Nanaimo via Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, NEW Hullo Fast-Ferry Service, BC Ferries & Nanaimo Airport. *Protection Island is EXEMPT from BC's Speculation Tax*More details
Fabulous opportunity! Set in a beautiful mature garden,180 degree ocean views, this well loved home awaits
your ideas. Located on Protection Island,10 minutes by boat or ferry to Downtown Nanaimo, close to the new
fast foot ferry, helijet & seaplanes. Live here & stay easily connected to the City & mainland, or, you may
decide to never leave! This peaceful private property has abundant flowering shrubs & mature trees, a
workshop,storage shed & greenhouse.The view from the living room is astounding - sit out on the newly
replaced wide deck, watch the birds, marine animals & sailboats - this is truly a piece of paradise.The yellow
cedar interior & high ceiling of this gothic arch style home creates an atmosphere of warmth & light.The main
bedroom, bathroom & kitchen are all on the main level, with the kitchen open to the living space, making for an
efficient floorplan. Upstairs you'll find 2 more bedrooms & loft area-great potential as a primary suite.More details