Located on one of the most peaceful and prestigious streets in the heart of the Uplands. This stately, classic Colonial family home is set on a magnificent, professionally designed .49 acre garden with interlocking brick driveway, flagstone walkways - patios + refurbished gazebo. (ideal for sipping mint julep) Enjoy the two story centre entry hall, large living room, gorgeous, custom eat-in kitchen, dining room + step-down great room all with garden access. A unique blend of comfort + elegance is evidenced throughout this four bedroom, four bathroom “state of the art” perfect home, painstakingly restored, extensively renovated, completely redecorated + situated close to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Uplands Golf Course, fine schools, parks and beaches in Victoria’s most sought after neighbourhood. New NTI Trin & Stor hot water tank, NTI FTVN Gas Boiler, electrical, plumbing, heating lower level unfinished area 1173 sq.ft. approx. nothing to do but move-in and enjoy this rare offering.More details
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay, sold on October, 2022
An exclusive South Oak Bay location. Perched at the top of a long driveway this graceful, 1981 home is an appealing blend of neoclassic and contemporary architecture. Calming ocean vistas, glorious natural light from all major rooms. Ascending from a porte cochere, a grand foyer creates a dramatic first impression. A well balanced floor plan offers spacious, separate living and dining rooms. Large, bright eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar that accesses 2 patios. Bedroom serves as a perfect guest suite with adjoining 3 pce bath + private patio. Upper floor hosts prime suite providing a sanctum to unwind + enjoy views, fp, 5 pce bath, walk-in closet/dressing area. 2nd spacious bedroom with fireplace, 4 piece bath shared with bedroom #3. Adding an extraordinary composite large deck in 'Tiger Cove Brown' provides a peaceful oasis to lounge while taking in the splendid view + sea air. A large double garage with HUSKY cabinets, TV, sink + TESLA station. Bonus...electric basketball system!More details
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay, sold on September, 2024
(Accepted offer just waiting for Probate to complete) This stately Colonial home is picture-postcard pretty, and besides curb appeal possesses the enduring charm and timeless elegance bespoke of it's enduring style. Classic symmetry affords a practical layout, traditional yet relaxed. An on-centre entry hall opens into a foyer w/cross-hall living room + dining room, featuring balanced bay windows housing sunny, built-in seating adding a sense of space + grandeur to it's already generous rooms. Thoughtfully set on a serene, private garden one can imagine enjoying every aspect of family life + gatherings. Towering Oak + Firs provide a canopy for well established, perennial garden and home to many bird species. Flagstone patio, walkways, stairs and old brick garden walls make this glorious secret garden a sunny oasis to just sit, relax and listen. This cherished property offers a lifestyle nonpareil in Victoria's finest neighbourhood. Located on one of the Uplands most tranquil streets.More details
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay, sold on September, 2021
Proud to have helped my clients purchase one of South Oak Bay's very special homes. This architecturally designed 4000 square foot home, built in 1929, oozes history and charm throughout. As you walk into the large formal foyer your eye will be drawn to its grand tiled fireplace, peaked door frames, leaded glass and stately staircase. In keeping with the era, the main floor offers an entertainment size living room. The dining room over looks the expansive and mature property.... what a gorgeous gem. This home has provided memorable gatherings filled with lots of love and laughter over the last fifty years!More details
Handcrafted from the finest materials, this modern castle is situated in a premier location on scenic marine drive overlooking Gonzales Bay. An elevated hillside location maximizes superb ocean views from every front room along with three decks. Imported Italian doors open to the foyer and grand entrance. The gourmet kitchen includes a pantry, circular eating area and an adjoining family room (open concept) Upstairs includes amazing master suite with private sun deck. Media room, upper family room offers 14 feet high vaulted ceiling, and hot tub on rear patio. A stunning home in Oak Bay! Below is a useful map view of this home located in Victoria's Oak Bay area.More details
Wonderful 4.94 acre estate offering park like lawns that gently slope towards a lovely pond and the woods of Blenkinsop Valley. The property contains a superb, impeccably built 3,600 square feet log home. A 2,560 sq ft, 2-level, fully equipped 4-stall barn, large separate garage and double carport. This really is a dream "Broadmead" estate offering wonderful views of Mt. Doug and the valley, ideally situated just minutes from town, yet in a unique rural setting surrounded by a cosmopolitan, sophisticated capital city. Call for full details!
PERSONAL NOTE FROM BRENDA:
Every advertisement for an estate property uses the same language. You know, like "spectacular" or "park like" but this place really IS spectacular. This place isn't park-like it is a park! Every time I visit I see another feature and can imagine yet another use for this amazing estate: corporate retreat; recording studio; art studio; film editing studio; or just the greatest private sanctuary. I know what you're thinking; am I a log house person? Well, you are. Sure it's a statement. But this is Vancouver Island, HOME of the cedar log. Where else other than Aspen, Vail, Whistler and a couple of other mountain communities would it work better? Yes, it's rugged-ish, hunting lodge-ish but as you can see from the style of the sellers it is a leather and lace kind of rugged. So whether you want to come in from the barn and keep your boots and cowboy hat on and talk horses and hay or take your clothes off and lounge in the hot tub and sauna and make hay, this place let's you do it all. Seriously, if you don't like it - replace it. It's the property that is the signature in this area.
This property sold June 2008.More details
The genius of Bruce Wilkin's architecture + craftsmanship is evident in this Masterpiece. Tucked away in South Oak Bay + yet only minutes to Village, this artfully designed exquisite home offers an elegant canvas of European character or the elan of minimalism. Generous, bright rms provide personal space w/a modern layout. Serenity permeates both interior/exterior spaces. Reminiscent of Tuscany + it's relaxed terrace/patios are a trove of interesting, well established shrubs/trees for easy care gardening. Sundrenched courtyard beckons "al fresco" dining + features a large automatic awning. Comfortable elegance best describes living + in-line dining rm, gas fp, 9 ft ceilings, abundance of mainly East facing full length quality wood casement windows, crown mouldings, deep baseboards + heated, high polished concrete floors. A sophisticated sense of ease is bolstered by a music system throughout. Four unique bathrooms. So much more...it's like nothing else! New roof in 2018.More details
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay, sold on February, 2021
A hidden treasure nestled on a sought after "beach block" this home is full of surprise. A mid-century gem, solid, spacious + immaculate. Beautifully reno'd/restored true to its roots. Cove ceilings, oak floors, European-inspired casement windows creating a perfect palette for your own interpretive flare. Gather on the entertainment size deck/escape to the pergola in the well established sunny garden w/raised vegetable beds. Prestine home w/versatile fp w/many options for your growing family. Located close to French immersion, private/public schools, parks, public transport, Victoria Golf Club and just steps to the beach. Livingrm showcases an elegant mantle + free standing gas FP. Diningrm seats 8 comfortably w/room to spare. Kitchen w/granite + abundance of 'quiet close' drawers/doors...+ leads to sundeck! Custom closet organizers, Travertine heated tiles/Duravit toilet/sink, HRV, HW Radiant Heat Registers, Central VAC. Master Suite w/3 sided gas FP + French drs - 55 x 260 ft lot!More details
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay, sold on August, 2021
Lovely 1931 bungalow, absolutely turn-key presented, in South Oak Bay. 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths on a quiet & beautifully landscaped 6000 sq ft. You will LOVE the kitchen/dining area with oversized picture window to the south-facing back garden: fruit trees, private seating areas, raised beds and a 8x10 garden shed. Lots of tasteful updates including HWT and LG gas oven (2022), attic insulation ( R50), electrical (knob and tube removal), bathrooms, perimeter drains, cedar fencing with custom gates, and a full-height, walk-out lower level with 1 bed/1bath 693 sq ft accommodation for guest/teens/inlaws (over $10,000 in soundproofing between floors). Pride of ownership in ever corner! Location is fantastic: one block to McNeil Bay, 4 short blocks to Oak Bay Village (at least 2 coffee shops enroute), schools and amenities. https://listing.uplist.ca/SusannaCrofton-2259-Central-AveMore details
Listed by Newport Realty Ltd., sold on August, 2022
Fabulous location between Beach Drive and Willows Beach in much sought-after Oak Bay. This updated 1930’s home on a 7,680 sq. ft. lot offers 6 beds and 4 baths. Pamela Charlesworth-designed open kitchen and sun room, as well as generous sized living room with cozy fireplace, separate dining room, powder room and master with ensuite all on the main level. Up you will find two delightful bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level offers a nanny suite with separate entry, flexible 2nd bedroom, office, storage and single garage. You will be sure to enjoy the sun-filled south-west facing garden featuring easy to care mature plantings and is fully fenced. Walking and recreation are at your doorstep with Willows Beach, the Marina, Golf courses, Uplands Park, the rec center and more. Oak Bay and Estevan Villages offer shopping, dining and all other amenities with top rated schools of all levels nearby. Virtual tour, floor plans & photos online. Call today for details.More details
Listed by DFH Real Estate Ltd., sold on November, 2020
Set beautifully back at a pleasing elevation, built on solid rock, this residence intrigues the eye w/a wall of windows + surrounding lush landscape. Owner designed. Built in 1954, by architect for his family + lovingly maintained to present day. This home truly is a treasure bespoke of mid-century modern design + sensibility. The entry hall draws one into a light-filled floor area... all on ONE level. A large, comfortable living rm features a mahogany wall + wood fireplace. Huge picture window of garden in Dining rm. Retro, eat-in kitchen w/GSW cabinets. Four bedrms, two 4 piece baths. One is awe-struck by the beauty of the well-established garden intentionally designed as a blissful haven beckoning one to linger in peace. Harmonious array of plants; rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolia + corylopsis shrubs, roses trained along the front fence, kiwi, fig + more...provide a perfect oasis of serenity. Located in a prestige area of Fairfield East (Gonzales Bay) bordering S.Oak Bay.More details
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay, sold on May, 2022
Located in the heart of prestigious ROCKLAND neighbourhood, this custom built, Ted Bowers designed, one-owner 1977 family home has been meticulously maintained and updated over the years and offers a spacious layout of 3,353sf finished, with 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms (3 Bedrooms up (including Master) on the main with 2,201sf), and a partially finished lower level with large unfinished space of 1,020sf awaiting your ideas and development. This home has a gracious entry and you will immediately feel the quality and appreciate the beautiful features including hardwood floors, rosewood finishing, hand adzed beams, historic stained glass and hand-crafted fireplace. Some of the many updates include: roof, furnace, insulation, flooring, lighting, exterior deck and more! Situated on a large corner lot of 17,236sf with great sun, space and privacy, expansive lawns and garden beds and plenty of room to roam or expand with a bonus Triple Garage and Workshop. This home is truly a Rockland gem!More details
Listed by Newport Realty Ltd. - Sidney, sold on August, 2019