773 Island Road, South Oak Bay Oak Bay

Description

773 Island Road is one of those rare houses that people discover, settle into, and easily transition through life’s stages. Built in 1912 with a practical and nuanced floor plan, it sits at the rise of the street on a corner lot to the treed right-of-way. Surrounded by greenery and irrigated low-maintenance gardens, it’s a joyous house in a magical setting. A welcoming foyer embraces all who enter. A bright living room with gas fireplace and stunning stained glass hosts gatherings as easily as it offers quiet spaces. Hardwood floors carry you to a dine-in kitchen, serving the memorable meals and moments that warm and inviting kitchens make possible. The dining room, with its fine details, supports entertaining large groups, family meals, or having a contemplative moment at any part of the day. An office appropriate to our work-at-home times that looks over the back garden, and a laundry and mud room, complete the first floor.Skilled work by Goodison Construction in 2016 saw a full upgrade of the lower level. New plumbing, electrical, heating, roof, rebuilt chimneys, and on-demand hot water deliver peace of mind and reflect a home that can be immediately lived in, with affordable heating, electrical, and water services. A thoughtful layout on the upper floor sees three bedrooms and a central bath fully rebuilt by Decora Tile. It’s a timeless design that offers space for family needs, and access to the large attic storage space. Downstairs, a wired media room and another full bath in a layout that has been future-proofed to serve as a fourth bedroom, or a separate-entrance space for guests or caregivers. A finished attached garage and separate utility room make key functions accessible. Perfectly located, modernized, turnkey examples of craftsmanship are rare. As is an adjacent ‘secret-garden’ giving city living a country-lane feel. 773 Island is a house for all parts of the day, all seasons, and all stages of life — and it’s now ready for you to call “home.” (id:39198)

Listed By

The listing brokerage and/or agent is Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island

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