Lovely 5855 sq ft rancher in Rivers Edge on 2.87 acres of mountain view property, fronting Englishman River - 5 minutes to Parksville & 15 minutes to Nanaimo. Driving into this estate you see that the owners have thoughtfully combined natural features with custom landscaping. Circular driveway invites you, as does the babbling pond at the entrance. Coming in the foyer you see straight through the great room with the offset kitchen, to the beautifully landscaped rear gardens, featuring in ground swimming pool counter balancing the shade pagoda with clematis on the other side of the back yard area. You won't become an acreage slave either,as 60% of the land is kept in its natural state to blend tastefully with the environment. Top quality construction & it's like having "two homes in one"! Options include media entertainment wing, B&B, extended family or live in help (caregiver/nanny). Consistent quality throughout with 10, 11 & 14 ft ceilings, no compromise here. Being able to "lock off" sections allows the main home to be 1, 2, 3 or 5 bedrooms. Primary master bedroom overlooks rear gardens & features 6 piece tranquil ensuite & oversized walk in closet. Chef's dream kitchen with walk in pantry,stainless appliances:separate freezer & fridge,5 burner gas cook top, double ovens, centre island, eating bar, granite counters to name a few features. Great room with stone surround wood burning fireplace & lots of windows overlooking the wonderful patios, swimming pool and mountains. Large dining area with built in bar. Large screen room to enjoy protected outdoor living, also covered patio for winter BBQing. 2nd master bedroom, with ensuite, is at the other end of the home. Additional great room connected to main house via double doors, or separate exterior entrance. Economically heated by 2 heat pumps. Incredibly landscaped front & back, patios for every occasion. View additional details at http://890RiversEdgeDr.teamw.ca