This is a truly rare opportunity to own a very special Oak Bay Heritage Home. This is one of the original Victorian farm houses built before Oak Bay was even an incorporated municipality. Built 1896 this home has been in the same family & never been on the market EVER before ! Are you the person to restore this home to bring it into the modern era while maintaining its beautiful features ? The home is in mostly original condition with some minor changes to the interior made many years ago.The main floor has a lovely original brick fireplace, upstairs there are 3 beds/1 bath. The home sits on a stunning 64x216.5 lot.Its a very serene, private oasis on a quiet street.The potential for the yard is endless, have an amazing urban garden, grow veggies, flowers, plus have entertaining space....there is room for whatever you love in your outdoor environment. This home does have a Heritage Designation so please confirm all renovation/building requirements with the District of Oak Bay.
Price:
$1,600,000
Dwelling Type:
Single Family Detached
Property Type:
Residential
Home Style:
Heritage
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1.0
Year Built:
1896
Floor Area:
1,585 sq. ft.147.251 m2
Lot Size:
13,939.2 sq. ft.1,294.994 m2
MLS® Num:
875082
Status:
Sold
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Den
14'4.27 m × 11'3.35 m
Main Floor
Eating Area
9'2.74 m × 7'2.13 m
Main Floor
Entrance
4'1.22 m × 3'.91 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
10'3.05 m × 8'2.44 m
Main Floor
Porch
34'10.36 m × 23'7.01 m
Main Floor
Living Room
17'5.18 m × 17'5.18 m
Main Floor
Laundry
7'2.13 m × 3'.91 m
2nd Floor
Primary Bedroom
16'4.88 m × 13'3.96 m
2nd Floor
Bedroom
12'3.66 m × 10'3.05 m
2nd Floor
Balcony
6'1.83 m × 6'1.83 m
2nd Floor
Bedroom
11'3.35 m × 9'2.74 m
Other
Workshop
20'6.10 m × 12'3.66 m
Other
Storage
13'3.96 m × 12'3.66 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
2nd Floor
No
3
3-Piece
929 Island Rd a Victorian Farmhouse
One of Oak Bays oldest homes
This home has a Heritage Designation from the District of Oak Bay
The front porch is a great spot to sit
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Den
Working wood burning fireplace
Living area with lots of wood detail and floors
A lovely view of the street from the living area room
The stove is EXCLUDED from the sale of the home
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Built in seating
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The primary bedroom is very large
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Third bedroom
Second bedroom
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Upstairs hall
Upstairs porch
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Overhead view of backyard
There are endless possibilities for this huge private back yard
This out building has power and is rumoured to have a toilet...... would make a fabulous studio or ???
Have entertaining areas, gardens, flowers, veggies......
You own oasis in South Oak Bay
A lovely spot to have friends over
Some well needed pruning would help open up the vast back yard
Overhead view of the house
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Steps to Windsor Park
A short walk to Oak Bay Marina
2 blocks from the Victoria Golf Club, Beaches and more
Listed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island - Oak Bay, sold on November, 2021
Data was last updated October 2, 2023 at 12:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
45
Avg list price:
$2,195,000
Min list price:
$439,000
Max list price:
$11,500,000
Avg days on market:
38
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
185
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$852.59
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
OB South Oak Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations.