Just re-listed with a freshly finished lower level! Rancher-Style Living with Suite Potential in a Prime Port Alberni Neighbourhood. This well-designed 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers the ease of rancher-style living with the added bonus of a massive basement featuring impressive 9 ft high ceilings. Located in one of Port Alberni’s most desirable neighbourhoods, the main floor welcomes you with a bright sunken living room complete with a gas fireplace, along with a separate formal dining room—perfect for entertaining. The spacious kitchen is filled with natural light and includes a built-in gas cooktop, garburator, ample cabinetry, and a dedicated eating area and breakfast bar. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy family room with a second gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space for everyday living. French doors from the open-concept kitchen and family room lead out to a generous deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard—ideal for kids, pets, or summer gatherings. Additional highlights of this level include main floor laundry, a full 4-piece bathroom, and three good-sized bedrooms. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, a private ensuite with both a walk-in shower and jetted tub, and French doors opening onto a second private deck. The newly finished lower level has been freshly drywalled and painted, and offers outstanding potential. With 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a huge rec room already in place, this expansive space is well-suited for a future suite or extended family living. Completing the package are an attached double garage, built-in vacuum system, and a heat pump providing efficient heating and cooling. Whether you’re looking for a rancher with income potential or a home with room to grow, this property checks all the boxes—especially at this price point for the neighbourhood! **Some finishing work on the lower level still being completed. Updated photos of the lower level coming soon** (id:62865)