1342 Saturna Dr

Rare 'Galiano' Stand-Alone Patio Home in Craig Bay! Nestled in a delightful cove on the eastern shores of mid-Vancouver Island lies the prestigious seaside community of Craig Bay. This upscale development offers a maintenance-free lifestyle, a lively social atmosphere, and fabulous 5-star amenities including a beautiful beach and an expansive Recreational Facility with a swimming pool and tennis courts. Plus, you are only 5 minutes from downtown Parksville for shopping and amenities. This light and bright 'Galiano' Patio Home offers 1652 sqft of living space with 2 Beds and 2 Baths, a popular one-level floor plan, formal and casual living spaces, a skylight, and a generous use of glass for brightness, and lots of privacy with green space behind and beside the home. An extended covered porch leads to a front door with a transom window, inviting you into an open-plan Living/Dining Room with a vaulted ceiling, picture windows, and ample wall space for art. The Living Room features a natural gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance, while the Dining Room has an alcove for a china cabinet. Next to it is a sizable Kitchen/Family Room with hardwood flooring, a 2nd natural gas fireplace, and an overheight cathedral ceiling with picture windows for a spacious feel. The skylighted Kitchen offers ample countertop space and cabinetry, and oversized storage cupboards. A frosted glass door opens to a large, partly-covered patio with a natural gas outlet for a barbecue. Arbor-topped lattice fencing and mature hedging ensure privacy. The Primary Bedroom Suite features a walk-in closet and a 5-piece ensuite, and completing the layout is a 2nd Bedroom with cheater-ensuite access to the 4-piece Main Bath, a Laundry Room with a sink and cupboards, and a door to the attached Double Garage. You are just a short drive away from golf courses and beautiful parks with walking trails, as well as Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo. Quick possession is possible, visit our website for more info.