OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3 Rare 3-acre Metchosin oceanfront legacy property, available for the first time in over 100 years. Tucked between Taylor and Weir Beach, this private 4-bed, 4-bath home offers your own beach, sweeping Olympic Mountain views and direct ocean access. The early-1990s main home connects to an original family cabin, adding character and additional living space. Enjoy a sunroom, view-oriented bedrooms and a full-height unfinished basement ready for your ideas. Wander through mature fir, arbutus, oak, and cedar trees and past a peaceful pond to the shoreline, where you can launch a kayak or relax on the oceanfront patio while whales, seals, eagles, and herons pass by. This fully fenced, very private property, with a long rolling driveway, detached garage, and beautifully established grounds, is connected to municipal water, natural gas, and radiant hot-water heat for everyday comfort. Minutes from Greater Victoria, yet a world away. A truly special piece of Vancouver Island.More details
An extraordinary country estate, “ARDNAMARA” is a one-of-a-kind oak timber-frame masterpiece crafted by Mike & Ryan Armstrong of Riverbend Timber Framing with renowned Abstract Developments. Set on 23.1 acres on 2 legal lots, this 7,606sf residence showcases exquisite interiors by Jenny Martin Design, an abundance of natural materials & breathtaking views from downtown Victoria across the Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains. A soaring 23ft-ceiling living room, grand dining room & gourmet kitchen anchor the home, complemented by a lavish primary suite with view balcony, walk-in closets & 5pc ensuite, 2 additional ensuite bedrooms, office, media room, bar/lounge, gym & wine room with tasting area. Expansive windows connect the elegant interiors to 3,453sf of decks & patios. Features include a double garage, detached 1,984sf 3-bay garage/shop & a 1,734sf 4-stall barn with hayloft, tack room, paddocks, all-weather riding ring & trails to surrounding parks. A truly rare offering.More details
Lot 3 at Beckingham Estates. A stunning 5 acre lot located on the high side of the road in Metchosin’s newest subdivision. Drilled and tested water well in place. The driveway is in and the building site has already been cleared. Suites or detached coach houses are permitted and there is plenty of space for a shop. This lot offers loads of privacy with a long driveway through mature trees to an excellent, flat building location. Lot 3 offers direct access to a newly constructed nature trail connecting to the Galloping Goose Trail. All roads are cul-de-sacs, have 30km per hour speed limits and even have country sidewalks. Minutes from Metchosin town Centre, Royal Bay shopping, Pedder Bay Marina, Matheson Lake, beach parks, golf, schools and more. Several lots to choose from. Call now to arrange your private tour and start planning your dream home.More details
Perched high upon a hilltop overlooking the ocean and city sits this unique European villa with Bavarian, Austrian and German architectural influences. At the heart of the home stands a magnificent Bavarian-style Kachelofen, a traditional European ceramic-tiled masonry stove reflecting the home's rich Alpine architectural influences.
Outside, the covered terrace can be enjoyed year-round for entertaining or dining and is easily heated by the outdoor fireplace. The entire second floor is the primary suite, looking out across the Juan de Fuca Strait.
This home was completely reconstructed in the late 1990s and has so many wonderful nuances. One can sit for hours watching the waters below stretch toward the Olympic Mountains.
Enjoy the great room's fireplace, with its Tuscan and Spanish-inspired plasterwork. Stepping into this home is like being transported to Europe.
Downstairs, you will find separate accommodation with its own entrance, ideal for guests or as rental income.More details
METCHOSIN'S BEST BUY!....Beautiful ocean, city and mountain views from the highest point of this terrific 5 acre Metchosin property providing tremendous opportunity to build your for-ever home while still being able to live in the existing 1,700 + one level 3 bedroom 1980's character (lots of updates: completely rewired 2012, windows, doors, some teak floors, jetted tub, wood stove, metal roof, decks and fully fenced around the house) offering a completely different perspective on this beautiful multi level property. BONUS: Fabulous 3684 sq ft 2 level commercial woodwork shop, lower level partially finished with cozy "dens" complete with fireplaces, hardwood floors and built-in shelving units, could very easily be converted to a fabulous home by bringing in water and septic. Driveway paved to house and shop then gravel to top of hill to the potential building site (power already there), overlooking spectacular views of Ocean, City and Mountains and just 15 minutes to Westshore Centre.More details