1396 GABRIOLA DR, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P2Y5

Property Description for 1396 Gabriola Dr

Spacious & Updated 'Newcastle' Rancher in Craig Bay! Here’s your chance to enjoy relaxed coastal living in a bright and stylish 2 Bed+Den/2 Bath Home in the exclusive seaside community of Craig Bay—just five mins from downtown Parksville and close to everything from shopping to sandy beaches and walking trails. This immaculate, move-in-ready home blends timeless elegance with contemporary comfort, and boasts a spacious one-level layout, excellent accommodations for your out-of-town guests, thoughtful updates done over time, and a sunny SW-facing patio for relaxing and entertaining. Best of all, residents of Craig Bay enjoy access to world-class amenities, including a Rec Center with a pool and tennis courts, and the timeless Strait of Georgia is just a short stroll away. A sizable covered porch invites you into a tiled foyer and entry hall that leads to a bright open-concept Great Room with an 11-ft ceiling, wood flooring, and picture windows for natural light. The Living Room boasts clerestory windows and custom cabinetry bookending a nat gas fireplace, ready to bring a relaxing ambiance and cozy warmth to those cooler evenings. The Dining Area is ideal for casual or formal meals, while the updated Kitchen features maple cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appls including a 'Samsung' induction range, pendant lighting above the breakfast bar, and roll-out pantry shelving. Enjoy the bright Breakfast Nook or step onto the sunny patio with a retractable awning, gas BBQ hookup, and peaceful greenspace views. Relax with a book in the sun, host afternoon get-togethers, or enjoy al fresco dining while soaking up the tranquil ambiance. The Primary Suite offers a WI closet with organizers, remote blinds, and a 5-pc ensuite with a dual sink granite vanity. There’s also a Second Bedroom, a 3-pc Main Bath, a Den with a queen Murphy bed, a Laundry Room with storage, and a Double Garage with an EV charger. Great extras and updates, visit our website for more info. (id:38686)