Laura Solowoniuk Realtor

07/20/2026

🏡 **JUST LISTED | 654 Hawthorne Rise, French Creek**

MLS®1043337 $1,200,000

Welcome to this turn-key, four-bedroom, three-bathroom Mid-Century Modern home, where timeless West Coast design meets thoughtful modern updates.

The bright, open-concept main living space features soaring 12-foot ceilings, skylights, oak flooring, and a striking double-sided fireplace. The kitchen is built for entertaining with a large butcher block island, gas range, and steel apron sink.

The main level includes a spacious primary bedroom with a beautifully updated ensuite, private deck access, hot tub, and outdoor shower, along with a second bedroom and full bathroom.

Downstairs, you’ll find a large family room, two additional bedrooms, another bathroom, laundry, and your very own indoor sauna.

Outside, the private and fully fenced 0.31-acre property offers:

✨ Mature fig, peach, and apple trees
✨ Multiple outdoor living spaces
✨ Detached double garage
✨ RV and boat parking
✨ EV charger
✨ Storage sheds
✨ Hot tub and outdoor shower

Ideally located close to beaches, parks, marinas, golf, and everything the Oceanside area has to offer.

📍 654 Hawthorne Rise, French Creek

For more information or to arrange a private showing, contact:

Parker McDonald PREC*
📞 250-951-5662

Laura Solowoniuk
📞 250-240-2507

460 Realty Inc.

06/28/2026

2800 Boyd Drive, Nanoose Bay - A Multigenerational Living Paradise
MLS # 1036222
💰Price $1,624,900
🏡🏡 2 Homes (Side x side duplex single title)
🛌 6 Bedrooms
🛁 5 Bathrooms
🌳 5 Acres
🥶 Air Conditioning
🛶🏕️🛳️RV & Boat Storage
🪵Beautifully refinished eastern maple hardwoods
🧖‍♀️ Private sanctuary 🌳
💧Beautiful Well Water

Property Video: https://youtu.be/aTlgpqpDAT4?si=tbQjxguUYwixYrTE

Welcome to 2800 Boyd Drive in Nanoose Bay — a private, naturally landscaped 5-acre property offering over 3,800 sq.ft. of flexible living space. The main home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, refinished eastern maple hardwood floors, a wood-fired Sweetheart stove, and a spacious primary ensuite with a clawfoot tub overlooking the peaceful grounds. Connected by a breezeway, the authorized suite offers 1 bedroom plus a loft and 2 bathrooms, making it ideal for multigenerational living or income potential. Enjoy excellent water quality, plenty of privacy, and easy access to nature, just steps from Enos Lake and the Notch Hill walking trails. This property is perfectly situated near Fairwinds Golf Course, Red Gap shopping centre and multiple points of access to the most picturesque beaches on the island. This quiet part of the Nanoose Bay community holds space for peace and quiet with a rare opportunity to enjoy flexibility, and the true Nanoose Bay lifestyle.

06/05/2026

2820 & 2828 Sea Blush - 2 homes each with their own address - Multigenerational Living or Income Helper
MLS # 1038004
💰Price $2,099,900
🏡🏡2 Homes
🛌8 Bedrooms
🛁 5 Bathrooms
🌳 5 Acres
🧖‍♀️Hot Tub
🥶 Air Conditioning
🛶🏕️🛳️RV & Boat Storage

Exceptional 5-acre Nanoose Bay property featuring two well-maintained homes with separate addresses, a detached shop, and endless potential for multigenerational living, rental income, or peaceful country living close to North Nanaimo and Parksville amenities.

2828 Sea Blush, built in 2013, it has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a huge bonus room over the double garage. This space is enhanced by a huge island, propane fireplace, and AC for those warmer summer months.

2820 Is a 5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom two storey home with a large deck over looking nothing but beautiful trees, with many updates over the years it could be used as the larger primary home or mortgage helper.

Outside, the property is fully equipped for enjoying the West Coast lifestyle with a large detached shop, covered carport, RV and boat parking, children’s play area, fire pit, and BBQ space perfect for entertaining.

Additional features include two 2,000-gallon cisterns, one servicing the main water supply and the second dedicated to irrigation for the gardens and grounds. Private, versatile, and incredibly hard to replicate — this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special Nanoose Bay acreage.

04/08/2026

📍231 Derby Place, Nanaimo 📣
Price: $599,900
MLS: 1031299
🏡Open house Saturday AND Sunday 11-1pm

🛌2 Bed
🛁1 Bath
📐981 sqft
🍃.18 Acre Lot (7629 sq ft)
🍎Stunning Gardens
📚 Walkable to VIU
🥶 AC/Heatpump
🪵 New Deck
📦 Crawl Space for extra Storage
🌳 Producing fruit trees

Welcome to 231 Derby Place in Nanaimo’s University District. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom approx 1000sqft rancher sits on a super private 0.18-acre (7600sqft) lot backing onto green space with stunning views of Mount Benson and the Taylor Park & Estuary. The yard is a standout, you truly are in your own oasis with beautiful gardens and mature fruit trees that make it feel like your own hidden slice of nature. Inside, you’ll find a freshly updated kitchen along with thoughtful upgrades including a new deck, heat pump, hot water tank, windows, and Hunter Douglas blinds. You’re within easy walking distance to the Aquatic Centre, ice rink, VIU, and everyday amenities, plus just 2 minutes to the Island Highway and 5 minutes to downtown. Quietly tucked away, but right where you want to be, in your own home...

04/03/2026

JUST LISTED!
#101-302 Village Way, Qualicum Beach
2 Bed & 1 Bath Condo in the Heart of Qualicum
Price: $410,000
MLS # 1030618

Photo Link: https://youtu.be/RS4dleDIFRo

Welcome to easy coastal condo living in the heart of Qualicum Beach. This newly repainted and updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offers a bright, open-concept layout. The refreshed kitchen features well appointed cabinetry, updated countertops, stylish backsplash, and newer appliances. Engineered hardwood floors flow throughout, while the cozy gas fireplace adds warmth and charm. Enjoy a truly walkable lifestyle - just steps to Fern and Cedar Brewery, Naked Naturals, Courtyard Coffee, and endless amenities. Such as the sandy shores of Qualicum Beach nearby. Golf lovers will appreciate being a short walk or cart to Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club, along with a stunning walking through Heritage Forest just mere steps from your front door. This well-maintained building allows one small pet, has no age restrictions, and permits rentals - ideal for condo-lovers, down-sizers, or investors. Move-in ready and perfectly located.

Special Features of this wonderful condo:
Steps to DT Qualicum
Gas Fireplace
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
In-Suite Laundry
Covered Parking
Covered Patio Space
Main Floor Unit
Main Level Entry - No Step Accessible
Close to Heritage Forest/Park
Memorial Golf Course Nearby
Quiet Building
10 units in the building and no noise
Walkable to endless amenaties

Introducing #101-302 Village Way, Qualicum Beach - Welcome to easy coastal condo living in the heart of Qualicum Beach. This newly repainted and updated 2-b...

03/03/2026

Come cheer on the Oceanside Generals at their first playoff game!

Go Gens!!! 🏒

It’s Playoff Game Day!

The Gens begin the 2026 VIJHL playoffs tonight against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings!

We're going to need all of the Gens Army behind the boys, as they begin their playoff journey!

Can’t make it? Our friends 88.5 The Beach and FloHockey will also be LIVE!

01/19/2026

Did you know!? Pretty cool to see a local island community at the top of the list 👏

A global quality-of-life ranking says Nanaimo now beats every other city in British Columbia.

👉 Nanaimo ranked #1 in B.C. for quality of life
👉 The ranking comes from Numbeo’s 2026 Quality of Life Index
👉 Nanaimo placed 67th worldwide and 2nd in Canada
👉 Ottawa ranked highest in Canada at 25th globally
👉 Vancouver ranked 83rd worldwide
👉 Victoria ranked 82nd worldwide
👉 Quebec City ranked 78th worldwide
👉 The rankings are based on user-submitted surveys
👉 Experts say the data reflects perception, not scientific measurement
👉 Nanaimo’s mayor says the city’s affordability and access to nature helped its score

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09/19/2025

Ohhhhhh…. Thoughts?

"VIA Rail confirms that a new Train Service Agreement was concluded with Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) and Island Corridor Foundation (ICF)."

That's a direct quote from VIA Rail Canada received on August 18th, 2025 in response to an inquiry sent in July.

it goes on to say "The terms are similar to those from the original agreement, used before the service interruption in 2011. Service on Vancouver Island will resume once the track is brought back to safe operating standards."

With LRT being on the menu for Langford to Victoria would this Train service agreement provide operational funding and would we get one of those new VIA trains they've been advertising?

Restore Island Rail
https://restoreislandrail.com

09/12/2025

Come see all the wonderful open houses this weekend! My listing at 1554 Marina being showcased!