1425 Benzon Cres

Opportunity abounds! This acreage in Englishman River Estates is just steps away from Top Bridge Park. Designed by award winning firm Formline Architecture by Alfred V. Waugh, this stunning home provides a number of living options. Offering two suites, one over the double garage and another in the overheight basement, both with laundry facilities, these suites can be used as mortgage helpers and generate a healthy revenue stream, or It can accommodate an extended family, a B&B, and a home based business. Built to easily facilitate a conversion to a spacious two level family home, the lower level has plenty of family space if desired. The unique construction materials include structural insulated panels (SIP), extensive use of metal including the roof, post & beam, highly glazed windows and heated concrete floors. The main level offers a bright and open living area, kitchen and dining space, 3bed/2bath with 726 sq ft of deck space, while the suite below has an open kitchen, living area, two bedrooms and its own laundry. Connected via a breezeway, the adorable one bedroom suite above the garage also boasting post and beam architecture has an open kitchen/living space, 1bed/1bath, laundry and its own cozy fireplace. Sitting on 2.5 acres with gardens a chicken coop and surrounded by nature, the location offers a peaceful serene oasis just 10 minutes from downtown Parksville!