CUSTOM-BUILT WATERFRONT home with FORESHORE LEASE on beautiful Protection Island, just minutes from downtown Nanaimo. Southwestern exposure, sheltered from strong winds, offering views of Nanaimo's harbour and nightly sunsets. Enjoy the peace & quiet of coastal living - tie up at your private dock, relax on your ocean-front balcony, or putter in your gardens in the fully-fenced yard. The large, flat backyard could easily accommodate a secondary dwelling. This home also offers beautiful finishings - vaulted wood-beam ceiling, oak floors, fir trim & granite counters - and scenic ocean views from every living space. 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, Hullo Fast-Ferry, BC Ferries & Nanaimo Airport. *Protection Island is EXEMPT from BC's Speculation Tax* (id:27476)
