Home with brick exterior material, street for 255 GOVERNMENT STREET, Victoria British Columbia V8Y2A1
3 days on Market

255 GOVERNMENT STREET, Victoria, British Columbia V8Y2A1

Detached
3
3
~2830 sqft
$2,175,000
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3
3
~2830 sqft

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Days on market3 days

Estimated valueNot available

Price/Sqft$768/sqft

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Description

Welcome to Arcadia – a heritage-designated Victorian Queen Anne residence built by craftsman-owner Frederick Sherborne in 1892. This timeless home blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Meticulously maintained, extensively restored, and seismically upgraded with 200 AMP service & forced air gas heat. Fully fenced & gated, designer landscaped sanctuary with flagstone dual driveway for parking. Charming detached studio/workshop. Grand living & dining rooms feature bay windows, 11-ft ceilings, period-inspired lighting & 2 gas fireplaces. Chef’s kitchen with oversized island, 2 stoves, dual dishwasher & marble counters—perfect for entertaining while blending old-world charm with modern convenience. French doors lead to wraparound porches & patios. Upstairs offers a spacious primary with vaulted ceiling, luxurious ensuite, plus 2 bedrooms & bath. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Victoria’s history in the heart of James Bay with Walk Score 99—this is a Walker’s Paradise. (id:39198)

Property Details

StyleHouse
ViewCity view
Age of property1892
SqFt~2830 SqFt
Lot Size-
Parking Spaces4
MLS ®Number1041074
Community NameJames Bay
Data SourceCREA
Listing byPemberton Holmes Ltd - Sidney

Features

Heating: Baseboard heaters, Forced air, Electric, Natural gas

Main level Floor

Bonus Room

9 x 5

Living room

Dining room

15' x 16'

Kitchen

15' x 21'

Parking

Garage spaces -

Garage type -

Total parking spaces 4

Property History

Jun 25, 2026
ListedActive
$2,175,000
3 days on market
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Listing by crea®
Property listed by Pemberton Holmes Ltd - Sidney, Brokerage
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Population and Demographics

Overview

Total population 10801
Average household income $107,566

Age (%)

0 to 19
9%
20 to 34
20%
35 to 49
16%
50 to 64
19%
65 and plus
35%

Household composition (%)

Single person
56%
Single family
38%
Multi person
6%
Multi family
0%

Mother tongue (%)

English
90%
Others
4%
French
2%
German
1%
Spanish
1%

House tenancy (%)

Renters
68%
Owners
32%

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