626 Monterey Avenue - A Mondern Masterpiece
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Brenda Russell is proud to present a new listing this House for sale, 626 Monterey Avenue, Oak Bay, Victoria, BC
Unlock the door to the extraordinary! Located just steps from the beach in prestigious South Oak Bay, this modern masterpiece was built in 1935, reimagined by its owners and renovated in 2017 by renowned Point Break Developments, excites the senses and truly is a unique work of art. Choosing natural, organic and sustainable materials, master craftsmen and artisans curated a home of exceptional quality, nourishing the soul and supporting physical and mental well being, in harmony with nature. Offering three luxurious levels of living for the environmentally conscious couple, seeking state of the art amenities, the home is ideal for indoor outdoor living from its sensational gourmet kitchen and expansive open floor plan to the spacious walk-out deck, inviting alfresco fêtes. Among The unusual features is a totem pole and sand blasted glass panels designed by award winning master carver, First Nations artist Klatle-bhi. Every season is honoured in the professionally landscaped garden designed by Demitasse with transcendent, meandering stone walkways and offering a fabulous array of exquisite perennials, shrubs and graceful trees. The property is private, fully fenced and secured by two automated gates. Finished to the same exacting standards, the separate guest house provides a comfortable hermitage to a family member, boasting its own custom three piece bath, deck and pergola laced with red and green grape vines. Bathed in natural light by day and dramatically illuminated by night, noetic purchasers appreciative of the home’s gravitas, are encouraged to view twice in both lights. Situated on the “beach block”, located close to the Victoria Golf Club, Victoria’s finest private and public schools, parks, shopping, surround yourself in the unparalleled beauty and unequalled lifestyle in one of Canada’s finest neighbourhoods.
EXTERIOR ~ Sustainable Architecture
Utilizing authentic and rare materials bespoke of sustainable architecture, the owner’s vision of a resilient home was masterfully executed by Billy Thistle of Point Break Developments, renowned for high-end residential construction of unparalleled quality. Clad in clear, wide- plank cedar siding sourced from Bella Coola, a wide copper belly-band girdles the exterior and anchors the intention to ecologically preserve the home. Topped with a slate roof sourced from Quebec, seamless copper gutters, downspouts, flashing and trim reinforce the resolve to create a home that will viably stand the test of time beyond expectations. The resilient concrete, floating staircase with recessed lighting invites you to ascend and explore. Adding another dimension to the exterior by night the home is effectively illuminated by eye-catching “uplighting” that highlights the fine architectural details.
KLATLE-BHI
Renowned, award winning indigenous artist and carver, Klatle-bhi was commissioned by Petro-Canada to carve a 22 – foot totem pole for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. The sea-to sky totem pole stood at the Four Host Nations Pavilion at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre during the games. After the Olympics, the totem pole found a permanent home in the atrium of Petro- Canada’s Calgary Headquarters, now Suncor Energy. Klatle-bhi’s artwork can be found in several public museums, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City and the Burke Memorial Museum of Natural History in Seattle, Washington. In 2023 Klatle-bhi was recognized by the BC Achievement Foundation with the prestigious Polygon Award for First Nations Art.
