Walk to Upper Thetis Lake in minutes from this executive home in Thetis Heights. Enjoy lakeside living near the city on a quiet cul-de-sac w/ steps to more than 40+ km of trails, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and year-round outdoor recreation. This elegant 5 bed, 3 bath residence offers a versatile layout w/ dedicated office, gym, or hobby space. The bright main level features hand-scraped hickory hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen w/ new quartz countertops & backsplash, custom sugar maple cabinetry, SS appliances, double oven and a large island perfect for entertaining. A gas fireplace with built-in surround speakers warms the open-concept living and dining areas. The serene primary retreat includes a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious ensuite features jetted tub w/ separate shower. An expansive south-facing multi-tiered cedar deck overlooks the private fenced backyard and protected greenbelt. The lower level boasts a dream laundry room + a permitted 1 or 2 bed self-contained suite with private walk-out entrance, in-suite laundry, dishwasher, full bathroom with soaker tub, radiant in-floor heating, fire-rated separation, and sound-insulated walls. Upgrades completed total more than $270K+ and include a newer roof and gutters, fresh exterior paint and trim, custom front door, high-performance new Ecoline patio sliders, on-demand tankless hot water, radiant in-floor heating throughout, a new Viessmann high-efficiency boiler, full heat pump w/ central A/C. The extended 2-car garage features custom metal shelving, wire storage wracks, mason jar bolt / screw storage, 4 ceiling drop-down bike racks, ceiling mounted paddleboard/kayak rack, workbench, & dartboard. The highlight is the custom granite stone entertainment terrace with built-in curved seating wall, natural-gas or wood fire pit, and full outdoor kitchen station valued at approximately $70K. The permitted suite adds an estimated $80-100K in value. Great income potential or multi-generational living. (id:32467)