Ocean views, mature food forest gardens & prime Cilaire location define this beautifully maintained home just 2 blocks from Departure Bay Beach & Beach Estates Park. Set on a quiet level lot near Cilaire Elementary offering privacy, walkability & lifestyle. Professionally designed yard features native edible landscaping, irrigated beds, fruit trees, paver patio retreat plus additional SW garden. A bright open living area up captures sunrise views over the Salish Sea, coastal mountains, ferries & seaplanes, warmed by a woodstove. The primary enjoys maple floors & ocean views; 2nd bdrm overlooks the yard. A newer sunroom & deck expands living. A mid-century kitchen has a wall oven, tiled & lit backsplash & extends to a covered BBQ deck. Downstairs: 2 beds, rec room w/ fireplace & flexible unfinished space. Updates: heat pump with A/C, roof (~10 yrs), insulation, windows, HWT & dbl garage. Rare opportunity in one of Nanaimo’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.