Welcome to this unique 2 bed, 1.5 bath 1976 Lindal Cedar barn-style home with ocean views, located on a quiet no-through road in Bowser. Bowser offers great amenities: grocery, pharmacy, library, coffee shop, gift stores, and more. Close to a marina and a 15 minute drive to Qualicum Beach. Full of character and warmth, this home offers ocean views from the living/dining areas and the balcony off the primary bedroom — perfect for morning coffee or sunset watching. Updates include a metal roof with added insulation (2017), insulated/vented crawlspace (2021), resealed windows with new front glass (2017), and updated septic (2012). The kitchen features a farmhouse sink, new faucet, stainless appliances, updated cabinets and countertops, and quartz backsplash. Established perennial gardens, greenhouse, chicken coop, and multiple decks enhance outdoor living. Single-car garage with storage. Freshly cleaned, vacant, and ready for immediate possession! Your opportunity for an oceanview retreat
For sale
C$799,995
3960 Bovanis Rd, Nanaimo, BC V0R 1G0
2beds
2baths
1,403sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$570/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Ocean viewsCharacter and warmthResealed windowsStainless appliancesUpdated cabinets and countertopsQuartz backsplashEstablished perennial gardens
- 30 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2025 at 12:44pm
Listed by:
Kimberly Gray,
Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Pkvl)
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 999945
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, F/S/W/D
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Mixed
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,618
- Total interior livable area: 1,403 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 2
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 118
- Features: Adult-Oriented Neighbourhood, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Level, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rural Setting, Serviced, Shopping Nearby
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 001459091
- Zoning: RS2
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Insulation: Ceiling, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Compost, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Available, Recycling
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Adult-Oriented Neighbourhood, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood
- Senior community: Yes
Location
- Region: Nanaimo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$570/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$615,000
- Annual tax amount: C$2,607
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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