AN OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST'S PARADISE! This elegant, recently updated 3 Bed, 2 Bath South Oak Bay home has truly achieved the indoor-to-outdoor living style. Large windows, fresh subtle colors, coved ceilings, hardwood floors and a well-designed floor plan take advantage of the many views of the "garden rooms" which surround the home: from the welcoming front garden of abundant cutting blooms to the pergola-covered back patio for alfresco dining, expansive, grassy lawn area for entertaining and finally, the wonderful raised bed garden with large shed, all fully fenced on 7000 sq ft. SO MANY OPTIONS IN THIS GARDEN, depending on your needs/wants!! Location is fantastic. One block to McNeill Bay, 2 elementary schools (both public and private) and enjoy all the amenities of Oak Bay Village within 4 blocks, with 3 boutique cafes en-route! Close to parks, the Victoria Golf Club, Oak Bay Marina and easy transportation routes to downtown Victoria.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Detached
Year built:
1942
(Age: 82)
Living Area:
1,854 sq. ft.172.242 m2
Listing General Location:
OB South Oak Bay, Oak Bay
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
7,000.048 sq. ft.650.326 m2
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$5,728 /
2022
Construction:
Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Stucco
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Partially Finished
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Fibreglass Shingle
Total Building Area:
2,256 sq. ft.209.589 m2
Total Unfinished Area:
402 sq. ft.37.347 m2
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
3
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
1
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
1
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
722 sq. ft.67.076 m2
Living Area Main Floor:
1,132 sq. ft.105.166 m2
Living Area Other Floor:
402 sq. ft.37.347 m2
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas, Living Room
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Jul 12, 2023
Date Sold:
Aug 01, 2023
F/S/W/D
Bay Window(s), Blinds, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Vinyl Frames
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Bedroom - Primary
12'3.66 m × 12'3.66 m
Main Floor
Eating Area
7'2.13 m × 7'2.13 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
12'3.66 m × 10'3.05 m
Main Floor
Entrance
9'2.74 m × 4'1.22 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
11'3.35 m × 11'3.35 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
12'3.66 m × 11'3.35 m
Main Floor
Living Room
17'5.18 m × 14'4.27 m
Main Floor
Deck
25'7.62 m × 6'1.83 m
Lower Level
Garage
17'5.18 m × 16'4.88 m
Lower Level
Storage
5'1.52 m × 4'1.22 m
Lower Level
Laundry
13'3.96 m × 11'3.35 m
Lower Level
Family Room
20'6.10 m × 11'3.35 m
Lower Level
Patio
30'9.14 m × 20'6.10 m
Lower Level
Bedroom
11'3.35 m × 9'2.74 m
Other
Other-Aux Bldg
9'2.74 m × 7'2.13 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
4
4-Piece
Lower Level
No
3
3-Piece
Assessed:
1432000.0
Assessment year:
2023
Jurisdiction name:
District of Oak Bay
Legal Description:
AMENDED LOT 6 (DD 1324941) SECTION 22, VICTORIA DISTRICT, PLAN 4967 EXCEPT PART IN PLAN 14506
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
Number of 3 piece baths:
1
Number of 4 piece baths:
1
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
West
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Date Listed:
May 23, 2023
First things First: Wonderful gazebo for alfresco dining in the fully fenced garden!!
Welcome to 2270 Central Avenue, South Oak Bay
South-facing and sunny, fully fenced front garden
One block to McNeill Bay
Seamless floor plan and wonderful garden rooms on a 7000 sq ft lot
Beautiful hardwood floors, 1940's-era coved doorways and detailing
Gas fireplace with large mantle, coved ceiling add warmth to the spacious living room
Living room opens to the dining room
Dining room with modern lighting, hardwood floors
Dining room enjoys French doors to the large back deck
Back deck with views over sunny garden
Lots of space for entertaining during our wonderful, warm summer evenings!
Dining room opens to the kitchen
Updated kitchen with modern lights, gas oven, skylight and eating area
Sparkling glass tiling, smooth subway tiles and modern cabinetry add a stylish, European flair to the kitchen
Breakfast nook with views to the garden awash in colour, a hummingbird delight!
Primary bedroom on main floor
Second bedroom on main works as a large office or guest room (Murphy bed).
Main bathroom, updated
Harvest your own fruits and veggies or perhaps give that opportunity to a keen gardener in exchange for a basket for yourself each week! Or a wonderful dog run, or chickens! SO MANY OPTIONS HERE.
Large and private grassy lawn for croquet, bocce and family fun. This garden would be a lovely wedding venue!
Another view towards the house, gates on both the east and west side, lots of storage under the back deck.
East side hosta garden
Lower level family room
Office area of the family room which opens to the lower level, 3rd bedroom (which also has a door into the flex space)
Updated lower level 3-piece bathroom
Lower level flex area, the total space here is 16' x 17'
Another view of the flex space (6'8") on lower level, with door to 3rd bedroom