1290 McKenzie Dr This is the kind of property you've been hoping to find — space to breathe, room for the toys, privacy and a location that connects everyday living with the best of the Cowichan Valley lifestyle. Set on a private .49 acre lot backing onto green space, this neat, tidy, and well kept property offers flexibility for how you actually live. Inside, you’ll find great-sized rooms, plenty of storage, and updates throughout, creating comfort and function from the moment you arrive. A heat pump and pellet stove add year-round comfort, giving you efficient heating and cooling options for every season. The layout offers room for family, guests, hobbies, work-from-home space, or simply the breathing room that can be hard to find in today’s market. Outside, the lifestyle piece really comes together. With a garage, fenced yard, and exceptional parking, there is space for vehicles, RV, boats, trailers, tools, gear, and all the weekend toys. The half-acre lot gives you room to garden, host, relax, play, or enjoy quiet time outdoors, while the green space behind adds a peaceful and private backdrop. It is a property that feels practical, usable, and easy to enjoy. The location adds value. Walkable to Maple Bay Elementary and just minutes from Quamichan Lake, Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Bay Marina, beaches, parks, trails, and ocean access, you can spend your time hiking, biking, boating, paddling, exploring, and enjoying where you live. This is the kind of area where weekends can be spent on the trails, at the lake, down by the marina, or enjoying the quiet of a well-loved neighbourhood. You are tucked into a sought-after Cowichan Valley community while staying well connected for commuting throughout Duncan, the Valley, Nanaimo, Victoria, and surrounding areas. It offers that rare balance of privacy, convenience, lifestyle, and everyday function. If space, storage, parking, privacy, updates, comfort, and true Vancouver Island lifestyle appeal are on your list, this is one to come see. (id:203)