Experience a classic Departure Bay lifestyle in the highly sought-after Lynburn neighborhood. This custom-built 1960 mid-century home sits on an elevated 8,640 sq ft lot, framing beautiful local views of the Salish Sea, Jesse Island, and Coastal Mtns. Perfectly balancing natural beauty with everyday convenience, you are within walking distance to the beach, Drip Coffee, Nanaimo Golf Club, and Beach Estates trails. The expansive interior features a main-level living room with an upgraded gas FP, ocean-view dining, and an updated kitchen with solid wood cabinets. Excellent infrastructure upgrades include a 225-amp service, 3-head ductless heat pump, and an expanded primary suite. Below, a lower level with separate carport access offers a family room, workshop, acacia wood wet bar, and a historic concrete cold room. Ready for your creative vision to build personal equity, the wide street layout and lot size open up great long-term zoning potential. (id:60457)