Waterfront
Address
3175 Beach Dr, Oak Bay, BC
Price
$ 27,999,000
Property Attributes
- ID#1024635
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- MunicipalityOak Bay
- CityOak Bay
- AreaOak Bay
- NeighbourhoodUplands
- Postal CodeV8R 6L7
- StyleCharacter, Tudor, Other
- Year Built1913
- Price$ 27,999,000
- Bedrooms12
- Bathrooms10
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage14629
- Lot Size3.23 Acres
Data Source:
Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
Property Description
A landmark waterfront estate in the heart of the Uplands, 3175 Beach Drive, known as Riffington, is a rare offering of architectural and cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by architect Philip A. Jullien in the Tudor Revival style, Riffington was the original show home for the Uplands development. Thoughtfully positioned to frame picturesque ocean vistas and carefully aligned views toward Mount Baker, the home sits on park-like grounds shaped by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living Magazine, visited by the British Royal Family on multiple occasions, and housed the U.S. Consul from 1928–1942, underscoring its historic prominence. The four-level main residence spans approximately 12,400 sq ft, offering 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 10 fireplaces, with grand principal rooms, a dramatic two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, ocean-facing patios, and a distinguished music room executed in the French Renaissance style. The estate includes a two-level carriage house, seaside cottage, and waterfront pavilion, a private dock and a large-boat mooring, as well as a productive vegetable garden. Just minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Riffington is an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada’s most prestigious enclaves. (id:7434)
General Features
| Features | Acreage, Level lot, Park setting, Private setting, Southern exposure, Irregular lot size, Other, Rectangular, Marine Oriented, Moorage, Gated community |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Zoning Description | R1 |
| ZoningType | Residential |
| Neighbourhood | Uplands |
| Building Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Building Architectural Style | Character, Tudor, Other |
| Building Cooling Type | None |
| Parking Space Total | 10 |
| Building Type | House |
| Ownership Type | Freehold |
Interior Features
| Building Fireplace Present | True |
|---|---|
| Building Fireplace Total | 10 |
| Building Heating Type | Baseboard heaters, Other |
| Building Heating Fuel | Oil, Electric, Other |
| Living Area Range | 14629 |
| Bedrooms | 12 |
Exterior Features
| Structure | Greenhouse, Shed, Workshop, Patio(s) |
|---|---|
| Water Front Type | Waterfront on ocean |
| ViewType | Mountain view, Ocean view |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony | 14 ft x 22 ft | Second level | 22 ft | |
| Bathroom | 4-Piece | Auxiliary Building | ||
| Bedroom | 13 ft x 14 ft | Auxiliary Building | 14 ft | |
| Dining room | 12 ft x 12 ft | Main level | 12 ft | |
| Ensuite | 4-Piece | Second level | ||
| Entrance | 6 ft x 7 ft | Main level | 7 ft | |
| Kitchen | 15 ft x 18 ft | Main level | 18 ft | |
| Laundry room | 10 ft x 13 ft | Main level | 13 ft | |
| Library | 12 ft x 10 ft | Main level | 10 ft | |
| Living room | 23 ft x 25 ft | Main level | 25 ft | |
| Mud room | 9 ft x 10 ft | Lower level | 10 ft | |
| Other | 9 ft x 14 ft | Lower level | 14 ft | |
| Pantry | 12 ft x 8 ft | Main level | 8 ft | |
| Patio | 18 ft x 20 ft | Main level | 20 ft | |
| Primary Bedroom | 11 ft x 11 ft | Additional Accommodation | 11 ft | |
| Recreation room | 15 ft x 32 ft | Third level | 32 ft | |
| Sitting room | 18 ft x 21 ft | Main level | 21 ft | |
| Storage | 21 ft x 9 ft | Lower level | 9 ft | |
| Sunroom | 18 ft x 16 ft | Second level | 16 ft | |
| Unfinished Room | 39 ft x 20 ft | Lower level | 20 ft | |
| Utility room | 9 ft x 15 ft | Lower level | 15 ft | |
| Wine Cellar | 13 ft x 18 ft | Lower level | 18 ft |
Amenities
- Views
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No Strata Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in V8R 6L7
Price
Year Built
In The Neighbourhood
Just Listed
Nanaimo
$ 599,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,098 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Just Listed
Nanaimo
$ 899,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,459 SqFt
- Rooms
- 5 Beds + 3 Baths
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Primary On Main
Regina
$ 379,910
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,036 SqFt
- Rooms
- 5 Beds + 2 Baths
Century 21 Dome Realty Inc.
Open House
Nanaimo
$ 650,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,255 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
eXp Realty (NA)
Primary On Main
Lethbridge
$ 509,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,229 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
REAL BROKER
Open House
Nanaimo
$ 1,099,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,055 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4 Baths
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Views
Nanaimo
$ 839,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,524 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2 Baths
REMAX Professionals (NA)
Golf Course
Vaughan (Uplands)
$ 3,438,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Rooms
- 5 Beds + 5 Baths
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
Primary On Main
Nanaimo
$ 939,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,605 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4 Baths
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Primary On Main
Nanaimo
$ 699,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,213 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (NA)
Primary On Main
Oak Bay
$ 2,200,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,763 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
