Victoria, James Bay House for sale: 3 bedroom Hardwood Floors - Victoria Real Estate

In the heart of James Bay this is truly the perfect town home alternative! An unassuming gem. Charming exterior with a bright, spacious and comfortable interior. Everything has been done. This home is historic, but not heritage designated. High ceilings, wood flooring, modern kitchen, thermo windows, updated bathrooms (one with a jetted soaker tub and marble tile surround plus a heated marble floor...very nice) two sets of sliding glass doors. That is a prelude to what is waiting: the perfect urban escape private sanctuary garden. Interlocking brick, rock walls, sprinkler system, privacy, South West exposure and a cute shed. Excellent location and within walking distance to the ocean, all amenities and Beacon Hill Park. James Bay was originally named for governor James Douglas, who built his home and lived there in the 1850s. James Bay itself included the area where the Inner Harbour and the Fairmont Empress Hotel now stand, since the bay was filled in 1903-4. Most of the flat part was Beckley Farm, once producer of vegetables for Victoria and now remembered in name almost solely as a pleasant retirement home. Today James Bay includes the Parliament buildings and waterfront; everything south to Dallas Road, including Ogden Point, where cruise ships and the Royal Victoria ferry dock, and over to Beacon Hill Park; the James Bay Inn and 270 Government Street and Emily Carr's home at 207 Government Street; and the community center of James Bay on Menzies Street. Many Victorian homes remain and are worth a drive or carriage tour.