Closer than you think bordering Metchosin, this extensively upgraded property offers efficient living without the drive to deep Sooke! Priced well below assessed value, this beautiful 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home backs onto Veitch Creek in a peaceful rural setting, just approximately 10 minutes from Langford, 10 minutes to Sooke and 25 minutes from Victoria. Designed with comfort and energy savings in mind, major upgrades include brand-new solar panels, a new heat pump, new windows, a new roof, and upgraded 200-amp electrical service. If you’re looking to reduce ongoing energy costs while enjoying more space and privacy, this property deserves a closer look. The shared laundry area also offers flexibility to create separate laundry facilities. Approximately one acre of usable land provides landscaped gardens, professionally designed fencing, room to grow your own food, and ample parking. A prepaid $7,000 exterior painting credit will belong to the new owner to personalize to your taste!