686 Howard Ave Welcome to this Level-entry home with a bright 2-bedroom legal suite close to all amenities and levels of schools. The main floor features 9 ft ceilings, an expansive great room layout, and a stained maple kitchen with island designed for everyday living and entertaining. The great room offers an open layout with a dining area and a cozy gas fireplace. Step out from the family room to the partially covered back deck, perfect for year-round barbecues, while the front yard is landscaped with irrigation for added curb appeal. The spacious primary bedroom is on the main floor of the home and offers a large walk-in closet plus and ensuite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms on the main floor provide flexibility and could easily function as a den or home office. The large back yard offers plenty of space for gardening, and lots of room for kids and pets to play. Downstairs offers excellent storage space for the upstairs owner, with the remainder of the lower level dedicated to a bright and spacious 2-bedroom legal suite. Close to high schools, elementary schools, University Village Shopping Centre, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Vancouver Island University, rec centres, parks and more. The suite will also be vacant, offering a fantastic option for multi-generational living or mortgage-helper potential. All info and data approximate. (id:203)