Gentle living at Hawthorne Estates in central Nanaimo in this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home.

With main floor living, double garage, expansive, private covered patio facing the community park behind this home you will see yourself living in this sweet community.

Delight in a covered walkway to the front door and step into the vaulted foyer welcoming you to this comfortable home. Vaulted ceilings bring natural light into the generous designer kitchen made for entertaining w/attached dining room.

Lounge by the gas fireplace in the living room facing the park and the family-sized fenced backyard.

The powder room is conveniently situated by the back door and garage. Upstairs you find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an extra large recreation room.

The private generous master suite has its own fireplace and deluxe ensuite.

The Hawthorne Area is on the shores of Buttertubs Marsh with a walking trail all around and numerous access points from the neighbourhood.

Half a block away is the entrance to the community park with a playground and its own small pond.

This area is within walking distance to schools, VIU, Westwood Lake (for swimming), a Recreation centre with a community pool and ice area as well as Bowen Park and the downtown waterfront park and playground at Sway-A-Lana Lagoon and fishing pier.

Oh, and did I say The Very Best Halloween decorations Ever! and friendly family fun! Homes in this neighbourhood do not come up often or last long on the market. Make an appointment today.