3681 Place Rd, Nanaimo

Whether you're an investor, a builder or a homeowner ready to create their own memories for years to come, this is a rare opportunity to make your mark in one of Nanaimo’s most spectacular locations. This well loved home has great bones but the real value here lies in the potential — whether that’s a full-scale transformation or starting fresh. With the generous lot size & favorable zoning, the redevelopment potential here is undeniable. How would it feel to live across the street from one of Nanaimo’s most iconic waterfront parks? Well, your dream location has JUST hit the market. This stretch of Hammond Bay is one of Nanaimo’s best-kept secrets — a peaceful, oceanside neighborhood where nature takes center stage. Pipers Lagoon Park is just steps from your door — a beloved local gem with tidal pools, windswept beaches & trails that run along the rugged coastline. Here you can meander along the oceanfront, windsurf, picnic in the park, swim or simply relax on the sandy beaches watching the wildlife in it natural habitat. When the tide is out, you can even walk over to Shack Island — a slice of short bluffs & rocky beach amidst the waters that separate Pipers Lagoon & Neck Point Park to the north. Aerial views highlight how immediately waterfront the setting is, with clear sightlines across the inlet to Shack Island and the surrounding headlands. This one-owner home sits on a rare, 13,000 sq ft corner lot — that’s 1/4 acre of endless potential! This spacious two-story home offers nearly 2,800 sq ft of living space & is a classic split-level layout, ideal for families. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms along with a large living room (featuring a big picture/window bay that frames sweeping water views, a brick fireplace with built-in shelving and hardwood-style floors), separate dining area (with a decorative light fixture) & a bright sunroom addition that expands your living space (the sunroom has multiple windows taking in the ocean outlook). Downstairs features a large rec room, separate family room, a 3 piece bathroom, laundry room & kitchenette-style cabinets offering flexible space that could work well for guests, a home business or a future suite conversion. The primary upstairs bathroom includes a full vanity and tub/shower combination, and bedrooms offer generous windows (one shown with soft green paint and carpet) to let in natural light. The backyard is private and fully fenced with a concrete pad already in place ideal for a sport court, future shop or entertaining area. Mature trees, tiered stone/rock retaining walls, a paved patio area and a raised wooden deck create multiple outdoor living spots and a feeling of privacy and seclusion, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. (id:1945)