255 Government St, Victoria, BC V8Y 2A1
- $1,700,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,830
- SqFt
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd - Sidney
- List Price
- $1,700,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS®
- 1041074
- Price Change
- ▼ $100,000 1784896177
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Year Built
- 1892
- Style
- Character, Heritage
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total baths
- 3
- Living Area
- 2,830
- Acres
- 0.14
- Lot Size
- 6,000
- District
- Victoria
- Neighbourhood
- Vi James Bay
Property Description
Priced to sell! Over $250K in recent upgrades. Welcome to Arcadia, a heritage-designated Victorian Queen Anne residence built by craftsman-owner Frederick Sherborne in 1892. This timeless home blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Meticulously maintained, extensively restored & seismically upgraded with 200 AMP service & forced air gas heat. Fully fenced & gated, designer landscaped sanctuary with flagstone dual driveway for parking. Charming detached studio/workshop. Grand living & dining rooms feature bay windows, 11-ft ceilings, period-inspired lighting & 2 gas fireplaces. Chef's kitchen with oversized island, 2 stoves, dual dishwasher & marble counters—perfect for entertaining while blending old-world charm with modern convenience. French doors lead to wraparound porches & patios. Upstairs offers a spacious primary with vaulted ceiling, luxurious ensuite, plus 2 bedrooms & bath. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Victoria's history in the heart of James Bay.
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Additional Information
- Layout
- Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
- Lot Features
- Central Location, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- Exterior Features
- Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full, Garden, Lighting, Low Maintenance Yard, Security System, Sprinkler System
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining/Living Combo, French Doors, Soaker Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Parking Type
- Detached, Driveway, Garage
- Kitchens
- 1
- Laundry Feature
- In House
- Fireplace Description
- Gas, Living Room, Other
- Taxes
- $9,345
- Rentals Allowed
- Unrestricted
- Pets Allowed
- Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK
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