Oak Bay House for sale: 2 bedroom 1,226 sq.ft. (Listed 2023-02-16)

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• Property Value$1,199,000
• Property Address2500 Mowat Street, Oak Bay, Victoria, BC, V8R 5S9, Canada
• TypeHouse
• StyleMid-Century Character
• BasementCrawl Space
• ParkingGarage Single
• Year Built1952
• Taxes$5,027 (2022)

• Living Area1,226 sq.ft.
• Lot Frontage50 ft
• Lot Depth146 ft
• Lot Size Area7,300 sq.ft.
• Bedrooms2
• Bathrooms2 full
• School DistrictWillows, Oak Bay Secondary

Oak Bay

2500 Mowat Street, Oak Bay, Victoria, BC, V8R 5S9, Canada

Description

This jewel of a home was built in 1952 and has been meticulously maintained and tastefully renovated, maintaining original character features. Set on a private, fully fenced, enchanting garden, one is awestruck by the attention to detail in all aspects of the property. Located on a quiet, sought after North Oak Bay Street, close to Willows Beach, Uplands Golf Course, shopping, restaurants, Oak Bay Recreation Centre and transit this home offers an ideal, turn-key lifestyle for the discerning professional couple or retirees seeking an oasis of quality comfort and calm; a glorious retreat that blends harmoniously with nature.

Entry Hall ~ Crimson walls and ceiling welcomes you with precious Tiffany style ceiling lights, walnut stained oak floors that provide passages to all major rooms along with a modern 'Convectair' wall heater.

Living Room ~ Joining the entry hall by an attractive archway, the living room is spacious, bright and newly decorated on a restful palette, featuring walnut stained oak floors, new gas 'Majestic' fireplace, cove ceilings, recessed lighting and custom window shutters. It is large enough to add a cozy dining table in the corner.

Kitchen ~ Enter from the hall, through a French door into the well appointed, custom IKAN kitchen combining function and beauty, choosing classic Hunter Green and white palette and boasting top of the line appliances including: Bloomberg gas oven, Fisher Paykel French door refrigerator, "silent" Bosch dishwasher double Kohler porcelain deep sinks, Richelieu hardware (brushed nickel knobs/classic cup pulls) and a handy pull out for accessing your favourite cooking utensils.

Dining Area ~ Adjoining the kitchen and using the same glass and solid combination, the cabinetry thoughtfully flows into the cozy dining area providing perfect storage for dinnerware, objet d'art and six drawers for other finery. The exquisite touch of a Tiffany style pendulum... lights the space and also features custom window shutters that open fully and adjust individually.

Primary Bedroom with Ensuite ~ The cheerful 13" x 20" Master suite enjoys views of and access by door to the private garden. Retaining character with cove ceiling and Oak floors, the room features a practical ceiling fan and a 'modern sliding door' clothes closet. An updated three piece bath has tiled shower, undercounter sink with oak cabinet.

Main Bathroom ~ Light, bright and sky-lit the four piece bath is decorated in stylish white adding to a spa like feeling.

Laundry Room/Mud Room ~ With handy door access to garden and separate garage, the bright laundry room features front loading Maytag washer and dryer, extra cupboards and extra shelving.

'The Secret Garden' ~ Designed and created by the current owner in 2020, alluring flagstone walkways draw the beholder into this idyllic English Country garden with its bountiful bevy of interesting trees, shrubs and glorious perennial blooms thoughtfully nested in raised rock and brick beds. Fully fenced for utter privacy, the garden provides the homeowner with a secluded sanctum of beauty and piece. Discover the charming patio, relax and sip a favourite beverage or perhaps dine al fresco while watching birds and inhaling the wonder of it all. Designed to please the most discerning horticulturist yet relatively easy care with an irrigation system in place, discover the joy of owning a deluxe, perfectly sized Hall's Greenhouse. Charming touches abound in every direction even a friendly cock weathervane atop the garage!

Features

Hot Water Tank replaced in 2022
Roof Approx. 10 years ago
Gutters replaced in 2022
Majestic Gas Fireplace with Remote 2020
Custom IKan Kitchen 2020
Kitchen Floor from Hourigans Flooring
Blomberg Electric Stove
Fisher + Paykel French Door Fridge
Panasonic Microwave
Bosch Silence Plus 50 dBA Dishwasher
White Maytag Commercial Technology Washer
White Maytag Commercial Technology Dryer
Kohler Double Porcelain Sink
Tiffany Style Light Fixtures
Convectair heaters
Landscaped Private Garden
Newer 'Halls' Greenhouse
Single Garage with Electric Door + Exterior Door to Private Fenced Yard

Listing Provided By

Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty - Oak Bay