Errington/Coombs/Hilliers

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Errington, Coombs, and Hilliers form a sprawling rural area along Highway 4 west of Parksville on central Vancouver Island. This trio of small communities blends together in the Englishman River valley and surrounding hillsides, with Coombs serving as the commercial heart along the highway corridor, known for its goats-on-the-roof market and country stores. Errington lies to the northeast along Errington Road, while Hilliers extends westward toward Cathedral Grove and the Alberni Valley. The area encompasses a patchwork of pastoral acreage, forested properties, and riverside settings, bounded roughly by the Strait of Georgia to the east and ascending mountain terrain to the west. Local landmarks include the Englishman River and a network of rural roads connecting scattered residential pockets. The housing character reflects the area's agricultural and rural residential heritage, with a diverse mix of older single-family homes, manufactured homes on private lots, and vacant land parcels that attract those seeking space and privacy. Properties here typically sit on larger lots, often one acre or more, with many homes dating from the 1970s through 1990s, though newer builds and older character dwellings create a varied streetscape. The overall feel is distinctly country, with tree-lined lanes, hobby farms, and a relaxed, unmanicured ambiance. Current listings range from manufactured homes and vacant land at the lower end to spacious houses and acreages approaching the two-million-dollar mark, averaging around 2.3 bedrooms and reflecting the area's appeal to buyers seeking rural living close to Oceanside amenities.

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