2009 Runnymede Avenue, Fairfield East, Victoria, BC
Brenda Russell is proud to present a new listing this House for sale, 2009 Runnymede Avenue, Fairfield East, Victoria, BC
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Set beautifully back at a pleasing elevation, and built on solid rock, this residence intrigues the eye with a wall of windows and surrounding lush landscape. Owner designed and built in 1954, by a renowned Victoria architect for his family. Lovingly maintained to present day by family, this home truly is a treasure bespoke of mid-century modern design and sensibility. The entry hall draws one into a large, light-filled floor area all on one level. Homes of this vintage and type usually have floor area divided on two floors. The comfortable living room features a mahogany wall and wood burning fireplace. The adjoining dining room boasts built-ins and a huge picture window with garden view. A retro, eat-in kitchen has GSW cabinets, washer/dryer, deep laundry tub and lots of room for your imagination. Dividing the two bedroom wings is a soaring glass atrium ideal for the plant enthusiast and bathing adjoining rooms in natural light. Three bedrooms and a spacious 4 piece bath conjoin the atrium and a separate guest suite perfect for live-in nanny, in-law or could be Master suite, consists of a queen size bedroom, 4 piece bath and family room. Other features include; oak flooring throughout, cork flooring in the guest wing, tile in atrium, concrete reinforced double garage with a separate furnace/storage room. One is awe-struck by the beauty of the well-established garden intentionally designed as a blissful haven beckoning one to linger in peace. A harmonious array of plants including rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolia and corylopsis shrubs, roses trained along the front fence, kiwi, fig and other unique trees provide a perfect oasis of serenity. Plenty of options to fill your dreams in this versatile, bright, quiet sanctuary located in a prestige area of Fairfield East (Gonzales Bay) bordering South Oak Bay. Close to Victoria’s finest private and public schools, parks, beaches and Victoria Golf Club. *Offers are being considered Tuesday April 12th at 1pm*