1880 Forest Hill Pl

Tucked into 6.99 acres, this retreat delivers the rare trifecta of acreage, a fully equipped detached shop, & a self-contained suite. The main home offers 5 beds + den & 4 baths. The 26ft true chef's kitchen anchors the home w/ an island, FIVE ovens incl. a vintage Heartland Sweetheart oven & wood stove. A second wood stove warms the family room, & the formal living room frames bay window views of the forest. The primary suite up feat. a WIC & ensuite. A 941sqft 1 bed suite above the garage offers its own separate entrance, private patio, full kitchen, & laundry. The 1,944sqft steel-frame shop feat. a 38'8x 24 bay w/ 17'2 ceiling, secondary workshop, TWO walk-in cold storage coolers, 3-pc bath, wood stove + 400 amp service on its own meter. Less than 10 year old metal roof, vinyl windows, ductless heat pump & 2 wells. A 3 to 5 minute walk to Nanaimo River swimming holes under Cassidy Bridge. Minutes to airport & Duke Point Ferry. Hidden from the road yet minutes from everything.