If the lure of peaceful country living is calling, you won't want to miss this sprawling acreage hosting a Rancher plus a fabulous detached In-Law Suite that's perfect for extended family situations or keeping your grown child close by. Electric gates open to welcome you to this tranquil 2.60 acre property just mins from shopping & amenities. The bright & inviting Rancher offers an upper level Bonus Room, a private Den/Office, and great flexibility to suit your needs. The open plan Living/Dining Rm boasts an OH cathedral ceiling & picture windows bringing the outdoors inside, while the Dining Area sports a floor-ceiling brick feature hosting a pellet stove. Open the french dbl doors & extend your living space out to a sizable patio with a trellised roof & views of the pond, gardens & a vine-covered trellis. Bamboo hardwood flooring flows into a Kitchen with maple cabinetry, an island with a breakfast bar, & stainless appliances incl a beverage fridge. A door leads out to a fenced-in patio area, while a pocket door opens to a Laundry Rm with cupboards, counter space, & access to a Single Garage. On one side of the home is a skylighted 4 pc Main Bath with glass brickwork, wainscoting & a pedestal sink, a Bedrm, & a Master Suite with a WI closet, french dbl doors to a covered deck, & a spa-inspired 4 pc ensuite. Completing the layout: an upper Bonus Rm & a Den/Office that could serve as a 3rd Bedrm. Nicely separated from the main home is a 1 Bed/1 Bath In-Law Suite with its own parking, laundry, septic, & hot water tank. The layout includes a generously-sized Living Room with a newer pellet stove, a cozy eat-in Kitchen, a 3 pc Bath, a large Bedrm, & several storage rooms. The huge park-like yard hosts an adorable lighted pergola with wiring for a hot tub, a fenced-in deer proof garden area, & several fruit trees. Short walk to Englishman River Reg Park, short drive to a General Store, the Country Mall, Parksville & Qualicum Beach. Visit our webite for more info.