2179 Crescent Road
INCREDIBLE OAK BAY WATERFRONT
$3,998,000
Sold
1660 Prospect Place
ELEGANT & BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED
- Oak Bay
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5247 SQ.FT.
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0.28 Ac.
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5 Beds
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4 Baths
$2,950,000
Features
- 1899/1900 Construction: John Tiarks - Architect
- Five Bedrooms/ 3 1/2 bathrooms
- Eligible but not Heritage designated
- Professionally designed, deer resistant and drought tolerant front garden (Southern Sun)
- Back garden fully fenced, garden design includes pond/water feature with functioning central fountain statuary
- Brick back deck off sunroom (Flintstones)
- Newly renovated irrigation system and landscape lighting (Waterworks)
- Completely renovated perimeter drains/storm/sewer line 2011 (Flintstones)
- Multi-purpose EV charging capability
- Renovated Kitchen design with custom cabinetry (Avoca Design) with views through to back garden
- Appliances: Wolf dual fuel range/oven; Sub-Zero Refrigerator with wood panelled front; ASCO dishwasher (new 2023)
- Renovated Master Bedroom with custom Cabinetry (Windebank Carpentry); ensuite with in-floor Nuheat heating under tiled floor/walls and shower (Gazzola Tile)
- Completely renovated laundry/mudroom, complete with dog-washing sink (MAC Renovations) and custom cabinetry (Thomas Phillips); stacking ASCO washer/dryer; large central island for storage.
- Renovated TV room with custom cabinetry (Thomas Phillips) with built -in 80 inch TV
- Multiple fireplaces with restored/renovated fire boxes and chimneys (Flintstones); front hall fireplace is natural gas while additional two are wood-burning
- New Hot Water Heater (2022), natural gas boiler providing even HW radiant heat to main floor Upper floor and lower level – electric heat
- Exterior newly painted 2022
- New, double-paned windows throughout lower level (Centra windows)
- Sun/Garden rooms overlooking back garden with charming, ceiling-mounted drying rack for flowers
- Many antique lighting fixtures including candelabra chandeliers in front living room
- Leaded exterior and interior windows/doors
- Beautiful mouldings/panelling in expansive front hall and throughout main floor Three fireplaces boast original tile surrounds
- Stained Glass, matching windows in doors off kitchen and main-floor bedroom
Elegant and beautifully upgraded 5 bedroom, 4 bath home just steps from the ocean, GNS Jr. Campus and Oak Bay Village! Long term owners have thoughtfully renovated inside and out, adding modern amenities, high-end appliances, fixtures and finishings, while still retaining the original character and charm.
A covered porch leads into the generous main entry, which is enhanced by a cozy gas fireplace… Double French doors open into an expansive living room that includes oversized windows, fireplace and multiple sitting areas. A spacious kitchen includes island with eating bar, large skylights, and has been upgraded with custom cabinetry, a Wolf dual fuel range and Subzero Fridge. An expansive dining area overlooks the back garden and opens into the beautiful sunroom. Additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a guest bath, and a den/office complete the main level of the home.
Upstairs, the expansive 687sqft Primary suite encompasses the entire upper level of the home, with sitting area, custom built-in closets, 4 piece ensuite bath and private balcony.
Downstairs, the lower level of the home offers lots of flexible space, including a large family/media room with built-in storage, study/games area, a generous bedroom, guest bath, and a completely renovated laundry/mudroom complete with dog-washing sink, custom cabinetry and large central island for storage.
Outside, the sunny and private property includes a newly upgraded irrigation system, lots of flower/garden beds, and a lovely fully fenced back yard with brick patio, garden shed and water feature.
Enjoy this incredible location on a quiet side street off Beach Drive just steps from the new GNS Junior campus, and close to the Oak Bay Marina, golfing, shops, cafes & restaurants in Oak Bay Village….with easy access to excellent schools, all types of recreation and vibrant downtown Victoria!