Homes for sale on Vancouver Island

This attractive family home has been extensively modernized yet retains many traditional features i Designed in 1929 by renowned architect P. Leonard James this attractive family home has been extensively modernized yet retains many traditional features including good sized rooms and excellent floor plan. Set in prestigious Uplands, Oak Bay, on a private South facing acre lot. Classically elegant interior showcases superior craftsmanship throughout. Covered entrance porch with seat leads to a spacious foyer. Gourmet kitchen with modern appliances including 2 ovens - ideal for hosting large gatherings. Central island provides plenty of prep space and the adjacent eating area is perfect for casual meals. Retire to the formal dining room with garden vistas when entertaining. The spacious, sunny living room is enhanced with a decorative brick fireplace. The bookcase-lined Family/Media room has doors to the expansive patio, as does the mudroom (with its own built-in seat and fireplace). Sunroom off the dining room & 2 piece bath completes the main. Above, a large master suite with fireplace, his and hers cedar lined closets, a built in dresser and a four piece ensuite with soaker tub. Three additional bedrooms, one with a fireplace, laundry room, plenty of storage and four piece bath with soaker tub complete. The unfinished basement allows for future development and currently provides plenty of space for a craft studio and storage. Outside, level, fenced, park-like yard with mature planting and large South facing lawn and patio. Privileged location, steps from the ocean, Uplands golf club, Willows Beach, Camosun College and UVic. Minutes from Downtown & the Inner Harbour.