1130 Oliver St, Oak Bay, British Columbia V8S4W9

This charming 2 bedroom, private, quiet, Award Winning house, in South oak Bay, was renovated in 2015, using “Passive Haus” principals by an architect and his wife. This corner lot has a spectacular south facing private garden with exterior tiled terrace seating /dining area, complete with radiant heaters and a fountain and can be experienced as an extension of the main living/dining areas. The house is sustainable, energy efficient, and modern. With exterior insulation, to reduce thermal transmission through the studs, a rain screen cladding system, plus, interior insulation and triple glazed windows and doors, the house is extremely energy efficient. The air tight building envelope and the Heat Recovery Ventilation HRV) system ensure that the house is comfortable in all seasons. In-floor hot water heating and a self-contained double sided gas fireplace ensure that the house is toasty warm in the winter months. A large overhang to the south facing windows and an 8’0”x 8’0” umbrella over the terrace provide a cool temperature to the interior. Operable skylights, with rain sensors, capture daylight and provide a chimney effect to promote cooling during the summer months. Cool air “night flushing” provides natural cooling and ventilation. The green roof, over the living areas, provides additional insulation, prevents damage to the roof, through thermal expansion and contraction and ultra violet light, and controls storm water surging. In addition to the house a small office and studio has been created from an accessory structure. (id:39198)

Inclusions: Central location, Level lot, Park setting, Private setting, Southern exposure, Corner Site, Other, Rectangular, Marine Oriented