Enjoy nature close to town! This 3 bed, 1565sf updated homestead on 0.2 acres has a plentiful food garden with over 30 types of native plants, trees, shrubs, wild strawberry, camas, sea blush, aster, 5 elder trees, oregon grape, salal and is a habitat for many native pollinators and insects. There are 7 raised beds with micro-irrigation, containing strawberries, raspberries, grapes, red currants, onions, garlic, chard, kale plus cherry, plum and crab apple trees, plentiful flowers, and many medicinal and culinary herbs. Inside you’ll enjoy the spacious layout with updated kitchen, 2 sunny living rooms, wood stove and lots of storage. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, close to the Cowichan Valley trail and schools, with a fully fenced back yard, this easy-to-maintain rancher suits retirees or young families. Detached garage with a large storage area with work benches, an adjoining wood shed and RV parking. Recent updates include new windows(2023) and heat pump(2022).