A short stroll to the "Duck Pond" on the beautiful Cowichan River & close to a boat ramp on spectacular Cowichan Lake! This 2 bed home (could be 3) with partially finished basement & detached 24'x24' wired shop on a 0.23 acre lot is on the market for the first time & is close to restaurants, pubs, shopping & schools. Main level entry with lots of character featuring a spacious kitchen with some built-in appliances, wood cabinets, concrete counter tops & eating bar. There is a spacious dining room that opens to a large deck out front & a generous living room with cozy wood insert. The lower level (not full height) is a walk out basement & offers plenty of space with rooms already framed in that could be finished for more living space. House & shop have metal roofs, there is an economical heat pump & a spacious lot with privacy behind large hedges, garden area & fruit trees. Enjoy the beauty, recreation, lifestyle & opportunity the Cowichan Lake area offers! Must close Apr 15 or sooner.