The ultimate downtown live/work property with carriage house can be yours! 3 separately accessed noise-insulated studios are situated within 2 private residences. The striking exterior of the 2007 custom main home features quality Hardie-Panels painted in modern abstract inspired by artist Piet Mondrian. Both front & rear controlled entries lead inside the main home allowing no interruptions to the 2 studios. 9 ft ceilings span this level along with a bthrm w/ shower & extra wide access door into the biggest studio. Light & airy living above with almost 12 ft vaulted ceilings, 4 skylights, valance lighting & built-in surround sound in living room. Industrial inspired kitchen has long stainless counters with lots of open shelving storage. Greenery sightlines from every window extend to a sunny tree-top deck showcasing Mt. Benson views. Durable vinyl composite tiles are custom placed throughout, including into the primary suite. Bedroom has full his/her wall closets. Bathroom has dbl sinks, his/her shower with 2 shower heads, separate water closet with bidet plus space for a soaker tub or sauna (wired!). The 2018 built carriage house is attached only by a storage room that is double framed with airspace and insulated. It also benefits from its own separately accessed studio, which also has a powder room & ceiling speakers. The vaulted-ceiling loft bachelor living above is similar in design but cleverly condensed. Built-ins incl: sit/stand desk, eating bar overlooking train track greenspace, yoga wall & hidden closets/storage throughout. Extra features include trendy splatter paint wood floors, moveable island & stainless appliances. A pony wall separates the bedroom, plus a private deck extends living outside. 2 wide off-street parking spaces, plenty of street parking & flanking an alley. Teeming with over a dozen fruit bearing plants; pick figs from the carriage home balcony! Walkable location close downtown shopping, seaside parks & nightlife.
Address
850 Hecate St
List Price
$775,000
Property Type
Residential
Type of Dwelling
Single Family Residence
Area
Nanaimo
Sub-Area
Na Old City
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor Area
2,358 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size
4710 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size (Acres)
0.11 Ac.
Year Built
2007
MLS® Number
978555
Listing Brokerage
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
Basement Area
Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
Postal Code
V9R 4K6
Tax Amount
$3,830.00
Tax Year
2024
Features
Baseboard, Basement Slab, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet Organizer, Concrete, Controlled Entry, Dining/Living Combo, Dishwasher, Electric, F/S/W/D, Insulated Windows, Oven/Range Electric, Screens, Skylight(s), Softwood, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Vinyl, Vinyl Frames, Window Coverings, Workshop
Amenities
Accessible Entrance, Balcony, Balcony/Deck, Central Location, Corner Lot, Curb & Gutter, Easy Access, Fenced, Fencing: Full, Garden, Ground Level Main Floor, Low Maintenance Yard, No Step Entrance