Welcome to this exceptional hobby farm property also a great size for horses—a unique family home set on a beautifully sunny and level 5-acre parcel right beside Sunshine Bay Regional Park, offering easy waterfront beach access. This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence showcases European flair with distinctive Nottage Cedar paneling and cabinetry, along with warm fir and larch wood flooring throughout. The expansive kitchen features a prep island and vaulted ceilings with skylights, seamlessly flowing into a generous formal dining area perfect for entertaining. The inviting living room shares the vaulted ceiling design and includes a stunning stone feature fireplace, while the spacious downstairs recreation room adds comfort with a cozy woodstove. Outdoors, the property is adorned with an array of fruit trees—4 apple, 2 cherry, 1 pear, and 1 plum—along with mature evergreens, a blossoming dogwood, and a vibrant red maple. A gated driveway leads to a large garage heated by a woodstove, plus an additional double carport. There is a glistening creek on the property along with a pond in place. Gardeners will appreciate the fully fenced yard, expansive garden area, and large cold room with a built-in cooler off the garage, ideal for storing your seasonal harvest. Three outbuildings and a shed offer ample storage and flexible space for animals, equipment, or hobby farming. The property includes a reliable well with irrigation, a new house pressure tank, and is conveniently located within the close-knit Harrop/Procter/Redfish community—near schools, parks, boat launches, and a corner store. A short 5-minute ride on the 24-hour ferry provides a scenic commute to Nelson or Balfour, making this an ideal opportunity for families seeking a relaxed, self-sufficient lifestyle in a stunning natural setting. Quick Possession available. (id:6769)