773 ISLAND ROAD, Oak Bay, British Columbia V8S2T8

773 Island Road is one of those rare houses that people settle into and in which they can easily transition through life’s stages. With a time-tested three-floor plan, this 1912 Arts and Crafts home sits at the rise of the street on the corner of a treed right-of-way. A joyous house in a magical setting, it’s surrounded by greenery and irrigated low-maintenance gardens. A welcoming foyer offers access to a bright living room with gas fireplace and stained glass; it’s a warm room that easily hosts gatherings, yet offers quiet spaces. Hardwood floors carry you on through the foyer to a dine-in kitchen, serving meals and moments that inviting kitchens make possible. Off the kitchen, the dining room with its built-ins, fireplace, and fine details supports entertaining large groups, family meals, or having a contemplative moment at any part of the day. Through to the foyer and down the hallway, an office looks over the back garden. Past the kitchen, a laundry and mud room complete the first floor. Back through the kitchen, a fine stairway opens to the skilled work by Goodison Construction to fully upgrade the lower level with a wired media room and full bath in a layout that has been future-proofed to serve as a fourth bedroom, or a separate-entrance space for guests or caregivers. The finished attached garage and separate utility provide give easy access to key functions. The upper floor sees two bedrooms, a third bedroom or studio, and a central bath by Decora Tile. It’s a proven design that offers space for family needs, and easy access to attic storage space. New plumbing, electrical, heating, roof, rebuilt chimneys, and on-demand hot water reflect a home with affordable heating, electrical, and water services. On a quiet South Oak Bay street that continues to have its country-lane feel, 773 Island Road is a perfectly located, modernized house with spaces and nooks to suit changing mood and needs that is now ready for you to call “home.'' (id:39198)

Inclusions: Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove, Dryer, Garburator