Brenda Russell is proud to present a new listing this Condo for sale, #104 1440 Beach Drive, South Oak Bay, Victoria, BC

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Located in one of South Oak Bay’s most prestigious (concrete) buildings, adjacent to the quiet waters of Rattenbury Beach, this elegant, spacious and well-planned one bedroom, two bathroom condo is beautifully renovated and loaded with many fine, high-end appointments that are sure to please the most discerning Buyer. Enjoy water views, the distant glitter of snow-capped mountains and ocean breezes from the entertainment-size patio surrounded by a well established garden. Walk the picturesque waterfront to near-by Oak Bay Marina, Oak Bay Beach Hotel and take advantage of many other world class facilities including the Victoria Golf Club. This luxury scale-down offers an ideal, active lifestyle for the mature professional. Entry hall – Inviting hardwood floors, elegant paneled walls welcome you and add a sense of grandeur and privacy. Living room – Generously proportioned, open plan living room and dining area are centre stage for a stunning electric fireplace and mantle surround providing a backdrop for a work of art and a TV, integral to a relaxing lifestyle with new exquisite lighting that enhances warm ambiance. Berkshire American Walnut hardwood floors throughout. Master suite – Serenity reigns in the master suite (new 49" SONY BRAVIA 4K HDR TV + Insignia wall mount) with adjoining custom cabinets and closets, chicly appointed granite countertop in the ensuite with a Kohler faucet, Pfister toilet, soaker tub with tile surround. Powder room – Custom vanity with granite countertop, walnut hardwood floors and elegant chrome hardware. Kitchen – A haven for any foodie (or gourmet) this Tuscan inspired kitchen features custom floor to ceiling cabinetry that house high-end Fisher-Paykel appliances invisibly and seamlessly providing a streamlined, uncluttered feeling with ample room for food prep. Sleek granite countertops are embellished by glossy tiles, stylish sink and custom hardware. A Crown feature above. All soft close hinges added to doors and anti-slam soft close slides. Under counter puck lights and a lazy Susan corner unit. This suite is truly a rare find and now add underground secure parking, ensuite laundry, a well cared for concrete building run by Gilbraltor Management Ltd. - Strata Manager, Scott Martin.

Brenda Russell is proud to present a new listing this House for sale, 924 Monterey Avenue, South Oak Bay, Victoria, BC

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Tucked into a private, west facing garden this delightful example of a 1931 Mission Revival bungalow offers a cozy and manageable home for the imaginative Buyer. Incorporating a blend of Arts and Crafts features the spacious living room detail an arched entry, Mission style mantle, wall sconces, tiled hearth fireplace and large picture window capturing the tranquility of a secluded, foliage enveloped courtyard. A large eat-in kitchen with adjoining laundry room opens with French doors into a blissful, sun-filled, easy care garden and patio encompassed with well-established perennials and interesting trees, providing inspiration and Zen-like refuge from the everyday demands of life. One bedroom with fir flooring, walk-in closet, easy access to laundry room and enjoying a garden view. The dining room, once a second bedroom, seats six comfortably, shares same courtyard view and has easy access to kitchen. One bathroom – walk-in style tub with shower wand. Attached garden room, could double as summer studio as well as a separate, heated studio with plenty of cupboards and skylight. An ideal haven for the artistic couple, or single person seeking one level living and a picturesque surround, located a stone’s throw from Demitasse Cafe and Garden Centre a popular meeting place for locals. Close to schools (private and public), parks, ocean and public transport and other world class facilities in one of Canada’s finest neighbourhoods. MISSION REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE The Mission Revival architectural style was a result of a preservation movement that began in the 1880’s and coincided with the American Arts and Crafts Movement. The movement embraced indigenous construction, smooth stucco exteriors, red tile roofs and most notable roof parapets,classic coves, Moorish arches, pergolas, courtyards and patios. California had a profound influence on American life during the first half of the 20th Century and nowhere was it more apparent than in architecture. Gustav Stickley wrote extensively about the preservation of the California missions, introducing the architecture to a National audience in his magazine “The Craftsman.” “When a man’s home is born out of his heart and developed through his labour and perfected through his sense of beauty, it is the very cornerstone of life.” Gustav Stickley