Beds + Den
Bath
SqFt House
SqFt Property
Year Built
Grand Elegance & Steeped in History
Designed in 1911 by the famous B.C. architect Samuel Maclure, this heritage home blends architectural pedigree with modern livability.
Hidden down a long driveway and well away from the bustle—yet just a 10-minute walk to Oak Bay Village—it offers the feel of a secluded country house in the heart of the city. Set on over half an acre of mature gardens, the nearly 7,000 sq ft residence sits on a granite outcropping and foundation, in keeping with Maclure’s philosophy that a home should rise from the land.
Elegant and spacious, it retains original leaded glass windows, original rewired light fittings, stained glass windows, and a cedar exterior – the wood is believed to have been milled from the original estate. A renovation 25 or 30 years after construction added two sunrooms and a south-facing deck. Features include a reimagined kitchen, new electrical, recent cedar roof, hot tub, yoga/art loft, and an income-generating suite. A rare opportunity for those who appreciate workmanship and elegance.
Exterior
Interior
The Grounds
Highlights
Outstanding Features
- Designed by architect, Samuel Maclure
- Original leaded glass windows throughout
- Stained-glass windows
- Original chandeliers
- Formal dining room with gas fireplace
- Living room & parlour with gas fireplace
- Den with gas fireplace & leaded glass cabinets & plate rail
- Two south-facing sunrooms
- Original fir floors throughout
- Three dormers facing east
- Wrap-around second-storey sun-porch
Modern Features
- Hot tub
- Spacious & bright vaulted loft for yoga or art studio
- Updated Kitchen (2020) with:
- Stainless steel appliances
- Quartz countertops
- Solid wood cabinetry with soft closure
- Recessed lighting
- Artisan tile backsplash
- Cast-iron wood stove
- Double-car garage
- Ample storage
- Workbench
- Vertical platform lift
Bedrooms & Suite
- Primary bedroom on main with fully renovated ensuite & walk-in closet
- 3 spacious bedrooms on upper floor, 2 with 3-piece ensuites & walk-in closets
- One bedroom suite with:
- Private garden-level entrance
- 3-piece bathroom
- Gas fireplace
- Private laundry
- Major upgrades include:
- Electrical service rewired throughout
- Cedar shake roof installed in 2008 (50-year warranty)
- Significant plumbing upgrades
The Grounds
- Over half-acre lot:
- Variety of mature trees
- Stone paths
- Sun-filled open lawn
- Extensive landscaping :
- Rhododendrons
- Azaleas
- Camelias
- Roses
- Lilacs
- Magnolia
- Quince
- Daffodils
Location and Neighbourhood
- Stroll to Oak Bay Avenue for:
- Restaurants, cafés, groceries, boutiques, pharmacy & amenities
- Summer markets
- Seasonal celebrations
- Recreation centres nearby:
- Oak Bay Rec Centre
- Monterey Rec Centre & library
- Schools for K-12 nearby (French Immersion included)
- Nearby Pemberton Park with:
- Trails
- Baseball diamond
- Playground
- Walk or bike to Demitasse Café & Garden Centre
- Downtown Victoria & the Inner Harbour are a 10 minute drive
