535 Island Rd in Oak Bay: OB South Oak Bay Single Family Residence for sale : MLS®# 1047061

Welcome to 535 Island Road-one of the most private and revered garden estates in all of South Oak Bay. Lovingly owned and tended by the late Lord and Lady Chatfield, this 0.49 acre property personifies the true meaning of a legendary garden with historical significance. Sweeping lawns are embraced by a magnificent variety of mature trees and extraordinary gardens cultivated over generations of thought and care, positioned in a most private and sought after neighbourhood near to the ocean and the world famous Victoria Golf Course. Set amongst the gardens is an honest, handsome 1931 character residence that awaits thoughtful rejuvenation. The spectacular setting has quietly intrigued many and hosted a number of prominent gatherings over the years. Opportunities to extend the provenance of such a renowned estate are so few and far between as to only exist once in a lifetime.

General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Type:: Single Family Residence

Year built:: 1926 (Age: 100)

Close Price Lease Total:: Signup

Existing Lease Expiry:: Signup

Living Area:: 2,850 sq. ft.265 m2

Listing General Location:: OB South Oak Bay, Oak Bay

Bedrooms:: 4

Bathrooms:: 3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)

Lot Size:: 21,156 sq. ft.1,965 m2

Kitchens:: 1

Home Style:: Character

Taxes:: Signup

Additional Info:

Building Features:: Basement, Bike Storage, Security System, Transit Nearby

Construction:: Concrete, Frame Wood, Stucco

New Construction:: No

Basement:: Partial, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Foundation:: Concrete Perimeter

Electricity:: Yes

Roof:: Fibreglass Shingle

Other Structures:: Greenhouse

Ceiling Heights:: Signup

Floor finish:: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum

Total Building Area:: 3,239 sq. ft.301 m2

Total Unfinished Area:: 389 sq. ft.36.1 m2

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# Bedrooms or Dens Total:: 4

# Main Level Bedrooms:: 1

# Second Level Bedrooms:: 3

# Third Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Lower Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Other Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Main Level Bathrooms:: 2

# Second Level Bathrooms:: 1

# Third Level Bathrooms:: 0

# Lower Level Bathrooms:: 0

# 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:: 389 sq. ft.36.1 m2

Living Area Main Floor:: 1,555 sq. ft.144 m2

Living Area Other Floor:: 0 sq. ft.0 m2

Living Area 2nd Floor:: 453 sq. ft.42.1 m2

Living Area 3rd Floor:: 0 sq. ft.0 m2

Fireplaces:: 1

Fireplace Details:: Living Room

Laundry Features:: In House

Water supply:: Regional/Improvement District

Sewer:: Sewer Connected

Cooling:: None

Heating:: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Oil

Fireplace:: Yes

Warranty:: No

More Info Available:

Pending Date:: Signup

Appliances Included:

Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features:

Controlled Entry, Dining Room, French Doors, Winding Staircase

Window Features:

Window Coverings, Wood Frames

Exterior Features:

Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full, Garden, Security System, Sprinkler System, Water Feature

Directions:

Access via laneway coming off Island Road across from Anderson Hill Park. Do not use entry off Linkleas.House alarm is on, L/A to attend all showings.

Entry Location:

Main Level

Minimum Age:

BBQ Allowed:

Yes

Smoking Bylaw:

Rent Allowed:

Unrestricted

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

2nd Floor

Lower Level

Other

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

2nd Floor

Financial Info:

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Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:: Signup

Goodwill Approx. Value:: Signup

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Net Operating Income:: Signup

Association Fee:: Signup

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Legal Info:

Jurisdiction name:: District of Oak Bay

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Accessibility:: Ground Level Main Floor, Primary Bedroom on Main

Other Details:

Units in Building:: Signup

Units in Community:: Signup

Number of 2 piece baths:: 1

Number of 3 piece baths:: 0

Number of 4 piece baths:: 1

Number of 5 piece baths:: 0

Number of 2 piece Ensuites:: 0

Number of 3 piece Ensuites:: 1

Number of 4 piece Ensuites:: 0

Other Equipment:: Electric Garage Door Opener, Security System, Sump Pump

Occupancy:: Vacant

Property Condition:: Resale

Land Info:

Utilities:: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Recycling

Exposure / Faces:: East

Layout:: Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)

Lot Site Features:: Central Location, Cleared, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, Park Setting, Private