EXCEPTIONAL! One word to describe this remarkable home & property. Enter through an artist-commissioned gate into a magical world. Just 5 minutes from downtown Parksville, this custom-built 2,833 sq ft home sits on a private, fully fenced 2.69-acre property. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, triple garage w/storage, plus a 39x29 sq ft insulated workshop-garage w/upper-level storage. Ideal for hobbies, woodworking or mechanics. Home w/vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, wood stove & expansive windows create a bright, welcoming feel. The chef’s kitchen features quartz counters, stainless appliances, large island & pantry. Enjoy a dining room w/gas fireplace & garden views, plus a primary suite w/walk-in closet & spa-inspired ensuite. Features: wood exterior, heat pump & electric furnace, 200-amp service, irrigation, chicken coop & lots of storage sheds. A lower gate opens to a trail connecting to routes leading to Englishman River Falls, with Parksville’s shops and sandy beach nearby.