24 Pirate Place, Protection Island V9R6R1

West Coast contemporary architecture meets the serenity of island living at this exceptional custom-built Protection Island home. Architecturally designed and completed in 2018, this striking four-bedroom residence is wrapped in corrugated steel with warm cedar accents and exposed engineered timber beams. Elevated on a concrete utility core with a dramatic cantilevered design, the home offers exceptional storage below while creating light-filled living spaces that appear to float among the surrounding evergreens. Set on a beautifully treed lot, the property offers remarkable privacy and a seamless connection to nature. Expansive decks, a spectacular rooftop terrace, and thoughtfully designed outdoor living spaces blur the line between indoors and out, creating a home that feels like a year-round retreat. Whether enjoying your morning coffee beneath the trees or entertaining friends under the stars, every space has been designed to celebrate the West Coast lifestyle. Inside, warm natural wood, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and an open-concept layout fill the home with light. The custom kitchen is the heart of the home featuring a stunning live-edge island, quartz countertops, open shelving, stainless steel appliances and generous workspace for cooking and entertaining. The adjoining living room offers a cozy wood stove, a new heat pump for year-round comfort and French doors opening onto a private deck overlooking the forest. Four spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for families, guests, or a home office. Just a five-minute walk to Smugglers Beach, you'll enjoy easy access to swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and some of the island's most beautiful shoreline. Protection Island offers a unique combination of peaceful island living and modern convenience. As part of the City of Nanaimo, the island is serviced with municipal water, a hybrid wastewater system, fire protection, ambulance service, and a vibrant community known for its beaches, walking trails. (id:66934)