Sun-drenched West Coast living awaits just steps from Gabriola’s iconic Twin Beaches, offering effortless beach access without the oceanfront price tag. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features 1,562 sq ft on the main level, where vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and panoramic ocean views create a bright, airy coastal retreat. The open-concept living space is both inviting and functional, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Recent upgrades enhance comfort and peace of mind, including a modernized kitchen, heat pump with A/C, updated septic and water systems, woodstoves, and a brand-new deck designed for outdoor living and gatherings. The lower level adds valuable flexibility with a renovated family room and rec room, complete with private entry—perfect for guests, extended family, or potential income. A standout feature is the 742 sq ft detached studio/workshop, offering endless possibilities for creative pursuits, a home-based business, or additional storage. The property is set on a private, landscaped and irrigated 0.38-acre lot, surrounded by natural beauty with ocean glimpses and a true sense of tranquility. Ideally located just minutes from ferry access, moorage, village amenities, and school bus routes, this home balances peaceful island living with everyday convenience. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this property delivers lifestyle, flexibility, and value in one exceptional package. (id:63400)
| MLS® Number | 1032992 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Neigbourhood | Gabriola Island |
| Features | Central Location, See Remarks, Other, Marine Oriented |
| Parking Space Total | 2 |
| Plan | Vip18206 |
| Structure | Workshop |
| View Type | Ocean View |
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Total | 2 |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Constructed Date | 1967 |
| Cooling Type | Air Conditioned |
| Fireplace Present | Yes |
| Fireplace Total | 2 |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Heating Type | Heat Pump |
| Size Interior | 1,562 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| Access Type | Road Access |
| Acreage | No |
| Size Irregular | 16553 |
| Size Total | 16553 Sqft |
| Size Total Text | 16553 Sqft |
| Zoning Description | Srr |
| Zoning Type | Residential |
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | Bathroom | 4-Piece | ||
| Second Level | Kitchen | 10'4 x 9'5 | ||
| Second Level | Bedroom | 12'7 x 7'11 | ||
| Second Level | Primary Bedroom | 12'7 x 15'4 | ||
| Second Level | Living Room | 14 ft | Measurements not available x 14 ft | |
| Lower Level | Storage | 6 ft | Measurements not available x 6 ft | |
| Main Level | Workshop | 36 ft | 36 ft x Measurements not available | |
| Main Level | Bathroom | 3-Piece | ||
| Main Level | Laundry Room | 5 ft | 5 ft x Measurements not available | |
| Main Level | Recreation Room | 15'2 x 16'6 | ||
| Main Level | Family Room | 23 ft | Measurements not available x 23 ft |
https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29641952/255-ricardo-rd-gabriola-island-gabriola-island
Hans Suhr
Personal Real Estate Corporation
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