CHARACTER HOME WITH FUNKY SUITE IN QUIET AREA OF TOWN.

The heart of Nanaimo awaits you: only moments to beautiful Bowen Park, a short cycle to Bird Sanctuary Wildlife Park, Collier Dam, and Morrell Park. You can walk downtown or to the newer Ice and aquatic centers and Vancouver Island University. This character home has a traditional front porch and stained glass windows; set in 3 levels, including updates, on a quiet alley accessed landscaped level lot. The main floor is bright and open, featuring a natural gas fireplace in the living room; a separate dining room, master bedroom and a spacious kitchen with adjoining laundry area and access to the rear deck and yard. The main and top floors can easily be re-converted to a family home. Upstairs is a funky 1 or 2 bedroom unauthorized suite with sloped ceilings, 3 piece bathroom, large kitchen/eating area with access to it's own deck. The basement also contains unauthorized accommodation with 2 bedrooms, ideal for college students plus a storage room. The rear yard also has a parking, white picket fence, garden area and a gnarly dogwood tree. Additional features include a new roof 4 years ago, 2 HW tanks, and a gas furnace.