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2 1001 Terrace Ave
V8S 3V2
$695,000
Residential
beds: 1
baths: 1.0
1,020 sq. ft.
built: 1912
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 858282
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Year Built:
- 1912
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This is your opportunity to own a condo in of one of Victorias most prestigious heritage homes in Rockland.Bowser Manor built for William Bowser a Premier of BC by notable architect A.A.Cox.This very spacious condo has been masterfully & artistically restored to reflect the former grandeur of this stately home.There are many bespoke touches, imported European chandeliers & sconces,custom built cherry wood kitchen cabinets,La Cornue gas range, tiger oak dining room walls w/inlaid floor to ceiling mirrors, a hand painted ceiling mural in the living room,oak floors w/ cherry wood inlays throughout, 2 oversize ornate wood burning fireplaces w/ gas starters & more.You have private a spectacular veranda accessed through French doors off living room that runs the entire length of the condo w/ lovely views over the city & out to the ocean.There are steps leading off the veranda down to the manicured gardens.This is a true luxury home.The location is fantastic close to all amenities.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Condo Apartment
- Year built:
- 1912 (Age: 109)
- Living Area:
- 1,020 sq. ft.
- Main Building Living Area:
- 1,020 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Vi Rockland, Victoria
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 0.03 acre(s)
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- Character
- Taxes:
- $2,070.01 / 2020
- Building Name:
- Bowser Manor
- Building Type:
- Other Level
- Building Features:
- Bike Storage, Storage Room, Workshop
- Construction:
- Stone, Stucco
- New Construction:
- No
- Foundation:
- Stone
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Levels:
- 1
- Number of Storeys:
- 4
- Number of Buildings:
- 1
- Floor finish:
- Softwood
- Total Building Area:
- 1,338 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 318 sq. ft.
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 1
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # Second Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Third Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Lower Level Kitchens:
- 0
- # Other Level Kitchens:
- 0
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Fireplace Details:
- Living Room, Other
- Laundry Features:
- In Unit
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Hot Water
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Range Hood
- French Doors
- Wood Frames
- Balcony/Deck
- Bike Storage, Workshop Area
- Ocean
- Terrace Ave is very narrow in certain sections be cautious. Park around corner on Mountbatten.
- Balcony, Parking Stall, Separate Storage
- Main Level
- 35
- Confirm with Bylaws
- No
- Confirm with Bylaws
- Yes
- Propane or electric only. Confirm with Bylaws
- Unknown
- Confirm with Property Management. There may be a no smoking bylaw coming soon
- No Rentals
- Confirm with bylaws
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 19' × 11'
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 14' × 10'
- Main Floor
- Entrance
- 4' × 4'
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 11' × 7'
- Main Floor
- Deck
- 32' × 9'
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 19' × 18'
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 3
- 3-Piece
- Financing Notes:
- Finished sq ft & room sizes by Proper Measure buyer to verify if important
- Assessed:
- 407000.0
- Assessment year:
- 2020
- Association Fee:
- $564.00
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Monthly
- Association Fee Year:
- 2020
- Jurisdiction name:
- City of Victoria
- Legal Description:
- Strata Lot 2, Plan VIS770, Section 74, Victoria Land District, TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1
- Zoning:
- Building age from City
- Units in Building:
- 8
- Units in Community:
- 8
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece baths:
- 1
- Number of 4 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 5 piece baths:
- 0
- Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
- 0
- Property Condition:
- Updated/Remodeled
- Exposure / Faces:
- Southwest
- Layout:
- Condo
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 0
- Garage:
- No
- Parking Features:
- Open
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 1
- Common Parking Spaces:
- 1
- LCP Parking Spaces:
- 0
- Lot Parking Spaces:
- 0
- Date Listed:
- Oct 15, 2020
- Original Price:
- 695000.0
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The expansive living room was once the original music room in the home when it was built in 1912.The main chandelier in the living room is Murano from Venice Italy, all hand cut crystal. -
The plaster over the living room fireplace is an original and quite rare. It was refurbished by the current owner he had it hand painted by an artist then gold leafed.
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The mural of the sky and birds on the living room ceiling was hand painted by a California artist commissioned by the current owner.
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Details throughout. Paint, custom drapes, lighting and more
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French doors from the living room lead out to your private covered veranda with ocean and city views
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The dining room has original tiger oak walls ( a rare wood ) that are inlaid with mirrors that reflect light for a stunning effect
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There is a lighted built in china cabinet with a glass door
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There is original limestone around the fireplace from Butchart Gardens quarry. The fireplace is wood burning with a gas starter.
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The formal dining room fireplace is unique with two stone lion heads holding up the mantle.The seller had them silver foiled and gold leafed.
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The kitchen was renovated from top to bottom & opened up to be seen from the dining area.All the solid cherry wood kitchen cabinets were custom built by a master craftsman
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The counter tops are butcher block and the backsplash is hand made tile imported from Italy
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The stove is a very high end La Cornue gas range ( something you would normally not find in a condo ).
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A cooks dream stove
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The perfect spot at the end of the day
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Lay in bed & look at the view
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The good size bedroom can accommodate a larger bed
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Behind the purple curtain is a roomy closet with shelving
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The custom bathroom has a vintage piece of furniture turned in to a vanity with a very unique sink.
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Walk in shower.
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The koi pond sink is so cool !
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In suite laundry
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Views out to the ocean
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This is your own private covered veranda with access down to the gardens
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This is the perfect spot for year round alfresco dining
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The perfect spot for your morning cup of tea or coffee
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The view is stunning and you feel like you are in your own world up here
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You are above the trees
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The beautiful common area outside your door. This suite is off the main lobby with no interior stairs to navigate.
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Bowser Manor was a BC Premiers private residence built 1911 -1912 .The building has aheritage designation with the City Of Victoria.
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Data was last updated February 27, 2021 at 02:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 56
- Avg list price:
- $1,275,000
- Min list price:
- $439,900
- Max list price:
- $3,788,000
- Avg days on market:
- 106
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 1,010
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $921.38
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Vi Rockland. Average values are
derived using median calculations.
- D'ARCY HARRIS
- Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island
- 1 (250) 686 2375
- darcy@darcyharris.com
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