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Dylon Paul

dylon@dylonpaul.ca +1(250) 650-9019

Listing by Jason Binab The Agency

$ 27,999,000

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3175 Beach Dr Oak Bay, BC V8R 6L7

12 Beds

10 Baths

14,629 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 14,629 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,913

MLS Listing ID 1024635

Style Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)

Bedrooms 12

Three Quarter Bath 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1913

Annual Tax Amount $111,220

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 3.230 Acres

Acres 3.23

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

A landmark waterfront estate in Uplands, 3175 Beach Dr "Riffington" is a rare offering of architectural & cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by Philip A. Jullien as the original Uplands show home, the residence reflects Tudor Revival architecture with a French Renaissance–style music room. Thoughtfully sited to capture ocean views and Mt. Baker, the home rests on park-like grounds inspired by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living, hosted the British Royal Family on multiple occasions & served as the U.S. Consul's residence (1928–1942). The 4 level main home spans 12,400 sq ft w/ 9 beds, 7 baths, 10 fireplaces, a two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, and ocean-facing patios. The estate also includes a carriage house, seaside cottage, waterfront pavilion, private dock w/ large boat moorage, veg garden, Japanese pond & grounds minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club—an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada's most prestigious enclaves.

Location

Province BC

County Capital Regional District

Community Ob Uplands

Area Oak Bay

Zoning R1

Rooms

Kitchen 1

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral Entry, Dining Room, Eating Area, Soaker Tub, Storage, Wine Storage, Workshop

Heating Baseboard, Electric, Oil, Radiant Floor, Other

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Cork, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 10

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Garden Window(s),Stained/Leaded Glass,Wood Frames

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, F/S/W/D, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry In House

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Lighting, Security System, Sprinkler System, Water Feature

Parking Features Additional Parking, Detached, Driveway, Garage Triple, Guest, Open, RV Access/Parking

Garage Spaces 10.0

Garage Description 3

Utilities Available Natural Gas Available

Waterfront Description Ocean Front

View Y/N true

View Mountain(s), Ocean

Roof Type Shake,Wood,Other

Street Surface Paved

Accessibility Ground Level Main Floor

Total Parking Spaces 10

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Acreage, Dock/Moorage, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Foreshore Rights, Gated Community, Irregular Lot, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Southern Exposure, Walk on Waterfront

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Sewer Sewer Connected

Water Municipal

Architectural Style Arts & Crafts, Character, Heritage, Tudor

Others

Pets Allowed Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK

Ownership Freehold

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