850 Hecate St, Nanaimo

The ultimate downtown live/work property with carriage house can be yours! 3 separately accessed noise-insulated studios are situated within 2 private residences. The striking exterior of the 2007 custom main home features quality Hardie-Panels painted in modern abstract inspired by artist Piet Mondrian. Both front & rear controlled entries lead inside the main home allowing no interruptions to the 2 studios. 9 ft ceilings span this level along with a bthrm w/ shower & extra wide access door into the biggest studio. Light & airy living above with almost 12 ft vaulted ceilings, 4 skylights, valance lighting & built-in surround sound in living room. Industrial inspired kitchen has long stainless counters with lots of open shelving storage. Greenery sightlines from every window extend to a sunny tree-top deck showcasing Mt. Benson views. Durable vinyl composite tiles are custom placed throughout, including into the primary suite. Bedroom has full his/her wall closets. Bathroom has dbl sinks, his/her shower with 2 shower heads, separate water closet with bidet plus space for a soaker tub or sauna (wired!). The 2018 built carriage house is attached only by a storage room that is double framed with airspace and insulated. It also benefits from its own separately accessed studio, which also has a powder room & ceiling speakers. The vaulted-ceiling loft bachelor living above is similar in design but cleverly condensed. Built-ins incl: sit/stand desk, eating bar overlooking train track greenspace, yoga wall & hidden closets/storage throughout. Extra features include trendy splatter paint wood floors, moveable island & stainless appliances. A pony wall separates the bedroom, plus a private deck extends living outside. 2 wide off-street parking spaces, plenty of street parking & flanking an alley. Teeming with over a dozen fruit bearing plants; pick figs from the carriage home balcony! Walkable location close downtown shopping, seaside parks & nightlife. (id:1945)