Situated in one of Nanaimo's most prestigious locations, Oak Ridge Estates, this elegant and sophisticated ocean view home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac comprised of only three homes. Custom built for the current owners and recently updated with a 50 year roof, heated tile floors in the kitchen, nook and ensuite bathroom, new millwork including baseboards and crown mouldings to name a few. If you are searching for a large (3900 sq ft) main level home with second floor and a walk out basement and priced accordingly, then this home awaits you. The main floor is nearly 1500 sq ft; a large 2 story foyer greets you and your guests, you will also find the den, large 2 pc powder room, laundry room (with direct access to the yard), family room, living room (both with gas fireplaces), island kitchen and nook with direct access to the main entertaining deck that overlooks the rear yard, along with the formal dining room that has double French doors leading to its own private deck surrounded by gorgeous Garry Oak trees. The second floor (approx. 1000 sq ft) has 3 bedrooms including the principal bedroom that has sweeping ocean views, walk-in closet (with a window), ensuite bathroom with separate tub and shower. The main bathroom has double sinks to service the remaining two bedrooms. The bright walk out basement (approx 1500 sq ft) houses the second kitchen, spacious rec. room, 4th bedroom and a cavernous 4th bathroom. You will also find the in house workshop with its own separate entrance leading to the backyard via a dry storage area for your garden tools. The large lot has been meticulously manicured with an estate feel due to the hand built rock walls, terraced "garden rooms" leading to one another via exposed aggregate stairs and stepping stones. This is truly a Nanaimo dream home that awaits you and your family, all within walking distance to Pipers Lagoon and a short drive to all levels of schools including French immersion.