This impeccably well kept, classic 1944 home rests on a beautifully landscaped, level 65'x 120', 7800 sq.ft, South West facing lot with a rear lane access. Bordering onto Uplands Estates, Dewdney Avenue is known as one of Victoria's premier neighbourhoods and prettiest uncrowded streets in Oak Bay. You’ll enjoy the peace and quiet of this established neighbourhood that is conveniently located very near to Estevan Village with its retail opportunities and eateries. The Old Barn Market and Vanilla Bakery are also within walking distance. It's near to the 70 acre Uplands Park, Cattle Point, Willows Beach, Oak Bay Avenue and Oak Bay Marina. You may appreciate being near to excellent schools including Glenlyon Norfolk, St. Michaels, the University of Victoria and Camosun College. On the main floor of this extremely well built home you'll enjoy two bedrooms plus a den, a large living room, separate dining room and kitchen. Downstairs you'll find a family room that could be used as a bedroom as it has a window and closet, a two piece bathroom, a laundry room and a large finished room that offers numerous possibilities plus there's a workshop! This super functional floor plans is perfect the way it is however there are numerous possibilities you may consider to enhance the property such as: add a suite in the basement, add a garage out front and turn the current garage off the back lane into a carriage house. This floor plan lends itself to adding a staircase above the existing one to build an upper level to create more bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs. You may want modernize it by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, both open onto the patio and overlook the ultra private back yard! Purchase with confidence as the Seller had the electrical system upgraded to a 200 amp service & added a new gas furnace. The roof was redone in 2016. Permits are available as proof that there is no risk of a buried underground oil tank.
Address
2665 Dewdney Ave
List Price
$1,549,900
Sold Date
14/07/2024
Property Type
Residential
Type of Dwelling
Single Family Residence
Style of Home
Tudor
Area
Oak Bay
Sub-Area
OB Estevan
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
2,092 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size
7800 Sq. Ft.
Year Built
1944
MLS® Number
969453
Listing Brokerage
RE/MAX Camosun
Basement Area
Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
Postal Code
V8R 3M3
Tax Amount
$7,504.00
Tax Year
2023
Features
Blinds, Dining Room, Dishwasher, Electric Garage Door Opener, F/S/W/D, Forced Air, Freezer, French Doors, Hardwood, Insulated Windows, Linoleum, Natural Gas, Security System, Storage, Window Coverings, Wood Frames, Workshop
Amenities
Awning(s), Balcony/Patio, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, Park Setting, Primary Bedroom on Main, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Security System, Shopping Nearby, Sprinkler System