11920 Fairtide Rd

VERY PRIVATE LOT WITH GORGEOUS OCEAN VIEWS:This West Coast contemporary home sits on 3.5 acres of private lush gardens and forest. Enjoy expansive views of Sibell Bay and the Dunsmuir Islands westward to Ladysmith town while you relax in your custom rebuilt sunroom or on the outside walk-out patio area. Views abound from the stunning living/dining room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace insert to keep you warm in the winter as you entertain friends. At night, slip into your hot tub to gaze at sunsets over the ocean, or to stargaze. Hardwood floors through most of the home give you a warm feel. The private yard features numerous perennials, including rhodos, various shrubs, and native wildflowers that attract many birds including numerous hummingbirds.Multiple upgrades in recent years include a metal roof with lifetime transferable warranty, new wrap-around decks, new sunroom, UV windows, custom-built tiled bathrooms with heated floors, new hot water tanks, septic system repairs, completely rebuilt well, newer water softener system, solar hot water system, woodstove, and fireplace insert. There is an external, large storage shed with an attached woodshed. Upstairs you'll find the living/dining room with sliding doors to your deck; two bedrooms, one of which has a loft and could be a home office; custom bathroom; country kitchen; sunroom off kitchen; and a laundry/mud room. Downstairs there are two more large bedrooms, one with window seats; an extra-large tiled custom built bathroom; a family-games room with a woodstove to keep you cozy during movie night or games of billiards with friends and with walk-out sliding doors; a stunning wet bar/kitchenette off the family room; a large workshop/tool room; and a garage. Almost all external walls in the downstairs are built out with extra insulation for energy efficiency to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The attics also have extra insulation. This home has been lovingly cared for and well maintained.