Open House Cancelled. This charming Oak Bay cottage nestled behind a classic white picket fence has incredible natural light. The layout is extremely flexible with 2 bedrooms on the main floor, an expansive kitchen and dining room with new doors opening out to the the private garden, an attached garage offers great storage and could be converted to add more square footage to the home or would make a great artist studio. The accessible finished attic has been used as an office/bedroom/yoga area and has an open bonus room for a cozy place to escape. This home is located on a 6000 sq ft west facing property backing onto one of Oak Bay’s laneways. This will appeal to retirees, first time home buyers, young families and those looking for a development opportunity with infill housing. Florence Street is a beautiful street filled beautiful homes and is walking/biking distance to the ocean, all levels of schooling, Oak Bay Rec Centre, Estevan Village and Oak Bay Village.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1936
(Age: 89)
Living Area:
1,009 sq. ft.93.7 m2
Main Building Living Area:
1,009 sq. ft.93.7 m2
Listing General Location:
OB North Oak Bay, Oak Bay
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
6,000 sq. ft.557 m2
Kitchens:
1
Home Style:
Character
Building Features:
Transit Nearby
Construction:
Frame Wood, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Fibreglass Shingle, See Remarks
Other Structures:
Storage Shed
Floor finish:
Hardwood, Linoleum, Softwood
Total Building Area:
1,222 sq. ft.114 m2
Total Unfinished Area:
213 sq. ft.19.8 m2
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# 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:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area Main Floor:
720 sq. ft.66.9 m2
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Living Area 2nd Floor:
289 sq. ft.26.8 m2
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Living Room
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric
Fireplace:
Yes
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D
Workshop
Blinds, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
Fencing: Full, Garden
Florence is currently having major pipes replaced. Best to park at Epworth/Haultain and walk over. Street will be resurfaced and looking fantastic.
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Jurisdiction name:
District of Oak Bay
Accessibility:
Accessible Entrance, Ground Level Main Floor, Primary Bedroom on Main
Number of 2 piece baths:
0
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:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
East
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Central Location, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Driveway, Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Date Listed:
Feb 28, 2025
Original Price:
1100000.0
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A cozy place to relax
Accessible attic space
This attic room has a closet and can also be used as an office.
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West facing garden backing onto laneway
West facing garden backing onto laneway
West facing garden backing onto laneway
West facing garden backing onto laneway
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Oak Bay Village
Oak Bay Village
Walk to the gym, tennis, swimming pool at Oak Bay Rec
Data was last updated March 14, 2025 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
121
Avg list price:
$1,835,000
Min list price:
$419,000
Max list price:
$11,950,000
Avg days on market:
35
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
343
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$775.57
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Oak Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations.