Single Family Residence home located in Oak Bay
MLS #1024635
Listed by The Agency
- Built in: 1913
- Type: Residential
- Style: Arts & Crafts, Character, Heritage, Tudor,
- Interior Features: Cathedral Entry, Dining Room, Eating Area, Soaker Tub, Storage, Wine Storage, Workshop,
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Lighting, Security System, Sprinkler System, Water Feature,
- Cooling: None,
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Oil, Radiant Floor, Other,
- Fireplaces: 10
- Appliances: Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Refrigerator, Washer,
- Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows,
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone,
- Lot Size: 3.23 acres
- Total Parking: 10
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Driveway, Garage Triple, Guest, Open, RV Access/Parking,
- Features: 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,
- View: Array
- Zoning: R1
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.