A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this custom, updated 4 bed + office, 2 bath, 2258sf home on a private, masterfully landscaped, beautifully forested, sunny & mostly level/usable 5.32ac/231,739sf in marvellous Metchosin. This idyllic hobby farm features a plethora of outdoor living areas, fire pit, lush lawns, pond w/water feature, extensive mature gardens, multiple sheds, "tree house"/studio, 3 barns w/paddocks, riding ring & barn/coop w/fenced area for chickens, rabbits, goats etc & 1km of trails meandering past towering evergreens & waterfall. Tons of parking + large metal garage/barn & over-height dbl garage. Be impressed by the bright, open floorplan, abundance of light & tasteful updates. Spacious kitchen w/island, dining rm opening to large deck, living rm w/serene views thru picture windows & cozy woodstove, office, 3pc bath, laundry rm w/storage & bedroom. Up: huge primary suite, 4pc bath, media rm & 2 bedrooms opening to sunny deck. A rare find & outstanding value!