Bright & airy family home in heart of North Nanaimo’s Hammond Bay @ Malaspina Estates with treetop views & great yard! This charming standalone gem features a front deck with distant ocean & mountain views & awning for year-round use plus rec room area. Covered entry opens to a spacious foyer - here, the pellet stove efficiently heats the whole home. Only a few steps up is the large rec rm/bdrm plus full bathroom & laundry room—ideal for teens, guests, or home office. The 2nd level showcases a stylish kitchen with concrete counters, pantry & newer stainless appliances. Open concept living/dining benefits from a wall of windows. A few steps to the 2 bdrms overlooking the yard & 2nd full bath completing the top level. Fully fenced backyard with a rock wall & mature landscaping. Single garage provides storage. Low strata fees of $256! Family-friendly location near Hammond Bay French Immersion, Frank Ney Elementary, parks, daycares, transit, Piper’s Restaurant & Neck Point/Pipers beaches!