Sharply priced, this bright & airy family home in North Nanaimo’s Malaspina Estates with treetop views is ready for it's next owner! This standalone gem features a large front deck with distant ocean & mountain views plus awning allowing year-round use. Inside, the open concept living space is filled with natural light from big windows, set above homes across the street, it is private with treetop views. A large covered entry opens into a spacious foyer with plenty of storage. Here sits the pellet stove, which efficiently heats the whole home saving on hydro! A few steps up leads to a large rec room, or bedroom, in addition to a full bathroom & discreet laundry room—perfect for teens, guests, or a home office. The next level showcases a stylish kitchen with concrete counters, pantry & newer stainless appliances. A few more steps up, the top level has 2 good-sized bedrooms plus a 2nd full bathroom with a concrete vanity & storage closet. The fully fenced backyard boasts new sod, a rock wall & mature landscaping. A single garage with power provides extra storage, in addition to a gated area alongside the home. Low strata fees of just $256 includes water, sewer, garbage, mgmt & maintenance of the roads! Family-friendly location with great neighbours, across the street from a park, walkable to both Hammond Bay French Immersion & Frank Ney Elementary plus daycares, transit, Piper’s Restaurant & the stunning beach of Pipers Lagoon! This is a great family home at an affordable price. (id:60457)