Welcome to 879 Canso Road—a breathtaking oceanfront retreat on stunning Gabriola Island! This private 2.2-acre estate showcases panoramic ocean, mountain and city views, vibrant sunsets, and abundant wildlife. Meticulously maintained, the property includes a quality-built main home, spacious carriage house, studio, and shop—ideal for artists, entrepreneurs, or potential B&B income. Features include HVAC, rainwater collection with 13,000-gal cistern, filtration system, central vac, 100 KVA generator, security system, and gated entry with intercom. The chef’s kitchen boasts high-end appliances, a 6-burner commercial stove, quartz countertops, and an electric fireplace. Enjoy mature landscaping, fruit trees, berries, garden beds, and unfiltered outdoor oceanfront views. Experience spa-like coastal living in a truly special location. Words and photos can’t capture it all—come see it for yourself!
For sale
C$2,500,000
879 Canso Rd, Nanaimo, BC V0R 1X2
4beds
3baths
3,712sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
2.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$673/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Oceanfront retreatVibrant sunsetsAbundant wildlifeQuality-built main homeSpacious carriage houseHigh-end appliancesQuartz countertops
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 03:05pm
Listed by:
Dean Innes Personal Real Estate Corporation,
Sotheby's International Realty Canada,
Sandy Berry,
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1008013
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Level: Main,Second
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, HVAC
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Closet Organizer, Controlled Entry, Dining Room, Dining/Living Combo, Eating Area, Workshop, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Not Full Height,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,712
- Total interior livable area: 3,712 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage Double, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Ground Level Main Floor
Features
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
Lot
- Size: 2.2 Acres
- Dimensions: 250x380
- Features: Acreage, Central Location, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Guest House, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 003596591
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Fibre, Frame Wood, Insulation All, Shingle-Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Cistern, Other
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Connected, Recycling
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Nanaimo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$673/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$1,779,000
- Annual tax amount: C$7,601
- Date on market: 7/21/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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