2551 Braun Rd

About this home

Life a life you don't need to take a vacation from. This EXTRAORDINARY private 48-acre legacy property, is set on a one of a kind peninsula w/ over 5,000 ft. of Quennell Lake shoreline on Vancouver Island. This remarkable property delivers the feeling of your own private island with a rare blend of accessibility & seclusion. It feels like a bird sanctuary. This is one of Canada’s top bass fishing lakes & is home to an abundance of trout. Water recreation is almost unlimited. The lake setting provides an exceptional backdrop for family gatherings, & unforgettable time spent outdoors. It is within the Nanaimo aerodrome & you can fly your seaplane almost directly to your door.. Just a short 20 minute flight to Vancouver. A Short drive in off the main road & close proximity to the Nanaimo airport, the ferry & amenities. The spacious & bright 3,600 sq ft main residence features 3 beds & 3 baths. It is thoughtfully positioned to capture sweeping lake & landscape views & incredible sunsets through the plentiful picture windows and from the covered deck, providing year-round enjoyment. The downstairs area has suite and Airbnb potential. A separate 972 sq ft 2-bed, 2-bath cottage offers ideal accommodations for guests, a caretaker , family, or additional income. There is also a workshop. For the discerning equestrian, the property is exceptionally well appointed with a 110’ x 72’ covered riding arena, five-stall barn, w/ a heated tack room w/hot & cold water, hay loft, multiple paddocks & plenty of pasture areas providing freedom & forage. Farm status is in place, with a history of cattle & hay production. The estate includes a separately titled 5-acre parcel with potential to subdivide further. The property has split zoning allowing for a wide variety of uses & events; such as a home based business, farming, agritourism, hosting events & more. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence. GST is applicable. (id:65179)

Property details

From the listing's public record.

Every recorded listing event for this property — sales, relists, expired or withdrawn listings.

1. Jun 11, 2026

   Listed $2,900,000

   Active18 days on marketMLS 1040096

2. Apr 16, 2026

   Listed $3,490,000

   Ddf_delisted48 days on marketMLS 1032397

3. Feb 3, 2026

   Listed $3,490,000

   Cancelled71 days on marketMLS 1024382

4. Aug 1, 2025

   Listed $3,490,000

   Cancelled98 days on marketMLS 1009066

5. Jun 6, 2025

   Listed $3,868,000

   Cancelled55 days on marketMLS 1002575

Current market in Cedar

Balanced market — 5.8 months of supply at the current sales pace.

Assessment

From publicly available property records.

Local price trend

How Cedar has moved over the last decade.

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  4 bd · 3 ba · 2,290 sqft · $463/sqft · 45 days on market

  Sold Jun 29, 2026 · 96.5% of list

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  $987,000

  4 bd · 2 ba · 2,210 sqft · $447/sqft · 18 days on market

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  $650,000

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  $890,715

  4 bd · 3 ba · 1,767 sqft · $504/sqft · 30 days on market

  Sold Jun 24, 2026 · 99% of list

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  $775,000

  5 bd · 2 ba · 2,352 sqft · $330/sqft · 18 days on market

  Sold Jun 22, 2026 · 95.8% of list

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  $635,000

  3 bd · 1 ba · 1,363 sqft · $466/sqft · 16 days on market

  Sold Jun 18, 2026 · 97.7% of list

• 2031 Waring Rd

  $625,000

  2 bd · 2 ba · 1,737 sqft · $360/sqft · 141 days on market

  Sold Jun 18, 2026 · 92.6% of list

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  $886,283

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  Sold Jun 18, 2026 · 95.8% of list

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  $815,000

  3 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 sqft · $465/sqft · 20 days on market

  Sold Jun 15, 2026 · 97% of list

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  $998,000

  5 bd · 3 ba · 2,468 sqft · $404/sqft · 10 days on market

  Sold Jun 11, 2026 · 100% of list

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  $1,950,000

  5 bd · 5 ba · 8,657 sqft · $225/sqft · 173 days on market

  Sold Jun 8, 2026 · 94% of list

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  $725,000

  3 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · $494/sqft · 37 days on market

  Sold Jun 4, 2026 · 98% of list

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