3182 Dolphin Dr

Exquisite Nanoose Bay Oceanview Residence! Don't miss this bright and spacious 3 Bed plus Den/Office/3 Bath Custom Home on an elevated .37 acre offering a sweeping views of the forest, coastal Islands, and reaching across the Strait of Georgia to the distant mainland mountains! This owner/contractor built home boasts superb updates, day-to-day living spaces on the upper level, a fully-finished ground level that is perfect for hosting guests, lots of private deck space, picture windows showcasing fabulous views, and it is a 20 min drive to Parksville and North Nanaimo for shopping/amenities! From the spacious foyer with slate flooring, a staircase brings you to a sizable Great Room with Jatoba hardwood flooring and a breathtaking panorama of picture windows with far-reaching views. The Deluxe Island Kitchen has ample wood cabinetry, a WI pantry, new quartz CTs, quality stainless appliances incl a gas cooktop, and a Nook with a door to a 466 sqft deck with dynamic views of the forest, Dorcas Point, the Yeo Islands, Gerald, Amelia, and Douglas Islands, Lasqueti and Texada Islands, and the Georgia Strait. Completing the upper level is a Primary Bedroom Suite with a WI closet, bamboo flooring, and a 5 pc ensuite with a soaker tub and a WI shower. Nearby is a Laundry Room and a 2 pc Powder Room. The 1154 sqft ground level of the home hosts a cozy Den/Office, and two spacious Bedrooms (one with views) that share ''Jack-&-Jill'' access to a 3 pc Bath. Completing the ground level is a 440 sqft Double Garage and a Furnace/Utility Room. A door opens to a 598 sqft lower deck with a BBQ area, south exposure, and a sun-soaked backyard with a palm tree, ferns, and a backdrop of towering evergreens. Tucked away in the forest behind the home are Fairwinds walking trails, it is a short walk to beach access, & you are just mins from Fairwinds Landing and Marina, the golf course, & Red Gap Shopping Center. Visit our website for more pics, a VR Tour, a floor plan and more. (id:54626)