28 Cowichan Ave E Embrace the Lake Cowichan lifestyle in this charming character home - centrally located in a safe, family-centered community only steps away from local amenities, schools (K4-12), the Trans Canada Trail, Pickleball Courts, and more. The fully-fenced, south-facing gardens are a paradise for green thumbs, offering a wide variety of medicinal herbs, fruit trees, berries, vines, perennial flowers, and vegetables. The home has a functional three-level floor plan with a number of modern upgrades. There are 3-beds, 2-baths, open concept living spaces, and a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless appliances, shaker cabinets, and island. Plus, a bonus, full height 991 sq/ft heated basement for workshop space, pantry/dry storage, or to extend the total living area. Other highlights include a 12kW home generator for power outages, a chicken coop for fresh daily eggs, new east & west-facing windows (2017), new electrical wiring/roof/furnace (2012), kitchen stove (2023), and washing machine (2024). (id:203)