3259 Dolphin Dr Fabulous Nanoose Bay Oceanview Home with Carriage House! Lovely ocean and island views, exceptional privacy, and a prime location just moments from the beach! Don't miss this landscaped .31-acre lot hosting a spacious 2372 sqft 3 Bed/3 Bath Oceanview Home plus a large Double Garage topped with a Carriage House for extended family or an Airbnb rental. This captivating home boasts an expansive floor plan, a skylight and abundant glass for brightness, a huge wraparound deck, and lovely views reaching over forested neighborhood to the ocean and several islands, with backdrop of distant mainland mountains. There's also an upper-level Primary Suite, although the home offers the option for main-level living if desired. Perfectly situated on Nanoose Bay's main seaside route, Dolphin Drive, close to a waterfront village with a restaurant and marina, a golf course, lovely walking trails, and just 20 minutes from Parksville and North Nanaimo for shopping and amenities! From a good-sized parking pad, a stylish glass door welcomes you to a magical front yard with lush gardens and a water feature. Inside, warm wood floors extend through an open-concept Kitchen/Living/Dining area with windows on three sides. The Kitchen boasts a tiered island, walk-in pantry, built-in oven, beverage cooler, and custom ‘Birds Eye’ maple cabinetry with a hidden TV. The Dining Room has a built-in china cabinet, and the Living Room features a propane fireplace and French doors to a huge glass-railed deck with ocean, island, and mountain views. The deck has space for multiple seating areas. There's also a fenced yard and a larger undeveloped backyard with a towering sequoia. The Family Room offers a fireplace and deck access, plus a nearby Bedroom Suite, 4-pc Main Bath, and Den/Office. Upstairs, the Primary Suite has a gas fireplace, private view deck, dual closets, and spa ensuite. Bonus: 516 sqft Carriage House above the Garage with full Bath. Visit our website for more info. (id:203)