Private waterfront oasis - Gabriola Island! You will love this immaculate Arts and Crafts masterpiece situated on five beautiful southwest facing acres of rolling landscape with its own cove and deep water dock. Step into this welcoming 2500+ sqft, 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home and enjoy the outdoors within with extensive windows, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and beautiful wood finishing. Designed for entertaining, the open plan living areas are a delight with a chef's kitchen, new top of the line appliances, wonderful dining room with new wood stove, and a beautiful spacious living room with access to the 1100 sqft ocean view deck. Your open loft bedroom features plenty of closets, lovely ensuite bath and spectacular views to wake up to. On the lower level, two guest bedrooms, extra bathroom, a sitting area and a cozy covered patio. Enjoy the hot tub, sauna, outdoor shower, pond, veggie garden and numerous spots for quiet reflection. Outbuildings include a beautiful hand crafted sauna with hot tub and view deck, a 2 stall barn, amazing workshop and tool shed. Roam the grounds, tend to your veggies, or enjoy conversation by the fire pit in the cove by the sea. With an abundance of wildlife, orcas and eagles cruising by, there is no time to be bored watching the marine traffic in the working channel. For mariners, the deep water dock is set to house your power or sail boat. Minutes to quick ferry to Nanaimo and the mainland, float plane service to Vancouver. Truly a one of a kind property that must be seen to be appreciated.