Waterfront
Address
485 Head St Sw, Esquimalt, BC
Price
$ 2,199,000
Property Attributes
- ID#1049595
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CityEsquimalt
- AreaEsquimalt
- NeighbourhoodEs Esquimalt
- Postal CodeV9A 5S1
- StyleCharacter,Contemporary,Conversion,West Coast
- Year Built1998
- Taxes$ 8331
- Price$ 2,199,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms6
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3064
- Lot Size0.14 Acres
Data Source:
Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB)
Property Description
A waterfront home with warmth, character and room to savour the view, Across the Harbour enjoys an exceptional setting on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, it offers 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, over 3,000 sq. ft. of interior living space and more than 3,000 sq. ft. outdoors. A renovated open-concept kitchen forms the heart of the home, while an airy upstairs sunroom invites quiet mornings overlooking the water. Bedrooms with private ensuites offer a welcoming retreat, and a garden studio and caretaker suite add versatility for guests, family or live-in management. Purpose-built as a B&B and operated seasonally as short-term rental accommodation by the current owners, this licensed property offers a turnkey opportunity. As Esquimalt’s only property with C-7A mixed-use zoning permitting Tourist Accommodation, it pairs distinctive waterfront living with the flexibility to welcome paying guests or simply enjoy it as home.
General Features
| Living Area | 3064.00 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Baseboard,Natural Gas,Wood |
| Cooling | Other |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Jetted Tub,Microwave,Oven/Range Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Pets Allowed | Aquariums,Birds,Caged Mammals,Cats,Dogs |
| Zoning | C-7A Mixed |
| Architectural Style | Character,Contemporary,Conversion,West Coast |
| View | City,Mountain(s),Ocean |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Detached |
| Accessibility Features | Accessible Entrance |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Parking Total | 4 |
| Construction Materials | Block,Concrete,Glass,Insulation All,Shingle-Wood,Wood |
| Zoning Type | Residential/Commercial |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 4 |
Interior Features
| Interior Features | Breakfast Nook,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Room,Dining/Living Combo,Furnished,Jetted Tub,Soaker Tub,Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | Finished,Walk-Out Access,With Windows |
| Flooring | Carpet,Hardwood,Laminate,Linoleum,Tile,Wood |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,Wood Burning,Wood Stove |
| Fireplaces Total | 4 |
| Total Kitchens | 1 |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Window Features | Garden Window(s),Insulated Windows,Screens,Skylight(s),Stained/Leaded Glass,Vinyl Frames,Window Coverings,Wood Frames |
| Laundry Features | In House |
| Living Area Third | 0.00 |
| Living Area Second | 1240.00 |
| Living Area Other | 213.00 |
| Living Area Main | 1436.00 |
| Living Area Lower | 388.00 |
| Kitchens Count Main Level | 1 |
| Building Area Unfinished | 73.00 |
| Bedrooms Or Dens Total | 6 |
| Bedrooms Count Second Level | 2 |
| Bedrooms Count Main Level | 2 |
| Bedrooms Count Lower Level | 1 |
| Bed And Breakfast | Exists |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Second Level | 1 |
| Bath 4 Piece Total | 6 |
| Basement Height Feet | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Building Features | Basement,Bike Storage,Fire Alarm,Transit Nearby |
|---|---|
| Waterfront | Yes |
| Exterior Features | Balcony,Balcony/Deck,Fenced,Fencing: Full,Garden,Lighting,Low Maintenance Yard,Sprinkler System |
| Lot Features | Central Location,Corner,Easy Access,Family-Oriented Neighbourhood,Foreshore Rights,Irregular Lot,Irrigation Sprinkler(s),Landscaped,Marina Nearby,No Through Road,Park Setting,Quiet Area,Recreation Ne |
| Other Structures | Workshop |
| Water Source | Municipal |
| Parking Features | Driveway,Guest |
| WaterFront Features | Ocean |
| Foundation | Block,Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total | 3137.00 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6471.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.14 |
| View YN | Yes |
| Driveway YN | Yes |
Amenities
- Views
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No Strata Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in V9A 5S1
Price
Taxes
Year Built
Visits
In The Neighbourhood
Open House
Esquimalt
$ 699,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,706 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
Maxxam Realty Ltd.
Open House
Esquimalt
$ 699,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,946 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
Maxxam Realty Ltd.
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