An exceptional 5-acre forest retreat offering privacy, character, lifestyle! Enchanting trails wind through ferns, cedars, firs, revealing sunlit clearings, lush garden pathways, magical corners of the woods. One trail leads to a dock on the pond — the perfect place to pause and reflect. Another meanders to fenced gardens, others invite quiet discovery. Whimsical playhouse adds delight, seasonal stream enhances the setting. Anchoring it all is gorgeous mid-1950s Craftsman-inspired rancher with 2 bedrooms & 1 bath, relocated in 1995 to new foundation. Inside, hand-painted floors, artisan details, and wood-burning fireplace and heat pump create warmth and artistry. Second bedroom includes custom Murphy bed for flexible use. Beautifully crafted patio extends living outdoors, perfect for gatherings or solitude. 625 sq ft heated workshop and double carport add versatile space. Minutes from Sooke’s amenities yet worlds away, this rare acreage offers beauty, privacy, possibility.