235 Howe St
Victoria
V8V 4K7
$1,159,000
Residential
beds: 3
baths: 2.0
2,559 sq. ft.
built: 1912
- Status:
- Sold
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 796825
- Sold Date:
- Oct 23, 2018
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 1912
This striking California Craftsman offers a rare opportunity for those who appreciate fine character. Designed & built in 1912, by J. Lennox Wilson, this home has incredible street appeal featuring a full width west facing veranda. Beautifully proportioned layout with L/R, D/R and family room, boasting refinished hardwood floors, pocket doors, wainscotting, built-ins & leaded glass. Master BDRM, 2nd BDRM, office & BTHRM round out the main floor & a kitchen overlooks the sunny yard. Attic stairs lead you to a guest suite or children's BDRM with flex space & en-suite. BTHRMS ready for design updates but have also had some small lovely updates. Secluded back yard offers a private cottage for guest area, or studio for artists or yoga. Large, unfinished basement with development potential. Perimeter drains recently serviced. Walk to Cook Street Village, the Ocean, parks, excellent schools & Downtown. Quiet and extremely special neighbourhood that offers a wonderful sense of community!
- Price:
- $1,159,000
- Dwelling Type:
- Single Family Detached
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Home Style:
- Arts & Crafts
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2.0
- Year Built:
- 1912
- Floor Area:
- 2,559 sq. ft.
- Lot Size:
- 5,662.8 sq. ft.
- MLS® Num:
- 796825
- Status:
- Sold
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 14' × 10'
- Main Floor
- Master Bedroom
- 12' × 12'
- Main Floor
- Utility Room
- 8' × 6'
- Main Floor
- Porch
- 32' × 7'
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 12' × 11'
- Main Floor
- Entrance
- 13' × 5'
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 17' × 13'
- Main Floor
- Family Room
- 13' × 10'
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 14' × 13'
- Main Floor
- Office
- 11' × 9'
- Main Floor
- Basement
- 44' × 33'
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 17' × 13'
- 2nd Floor
- Studio
- 12' × 10'
- Other
- Studio
- 17' × 14'
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 4
- 4-Piece
- 2nd Floor
- Yes
- 3
- 3-Piece
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Stunning view of this Californian Craftsman home. Outstanding location close to all amenities. -
You will spend many hours here on the west facing veranda, talking to neighbours and taking in the sun.
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Looking towards the open living room. Notice the beamed ceilings, light fixtures, built ins and sunny rooms!
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Detail of the picture rails and cozy gas insert fireplace.
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Looking from the dining room to the living room. The generous and open floor plan is incredibly appealing.
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West facing afternoon light in the living room.
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Looking into the family room / media / office area. My favourite room in the house. Close the pocket doors and it's incredibly cozy and warm.
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Yes this really is the dining room. Newly refinished floors, two charming built in benches, southern light and a large, open room.
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Looking west to the dining room and living room. One of the built-in benches on the left.
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Built in buffet with leaded glass.
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Office area with pocket doors off of the living room.
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Beautiful south facing morning light makes a great workspace.
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Kitchen overlooks the sunny backyard.
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Functional kitchen with cork flooring.
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Master bedroom on the main floor.
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A photo which shows another perspective to the master bedroom. Hardwood floors and contemporary furniture make it something really special.
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Second main floor bedroom. Charming and bright.
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Main floor bathroom. Some new finishings have recently been added.
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Main floor water closet could be opened up to the larger washroom next to it.
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Oversized attic bedroom! Such a delight.
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At the top of the stairs in the attic area bedroom.
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Looking from the attic stairs to the flex space (exercise or office space) to the washroom area.
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Washroom with sauna in the upstairs attic area.
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Attic area washroom.
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Mudroom off of the kitchen leads to the backyard.
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A photo from the back yard looking towards the home. There is already a beautiful garden and there is still lots more you can do!
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The back yard is sunny and private.
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Such a charming studio space!
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Fantastic studio space in the back yard! Music room / home office / teen hangout....
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Looking inside the back yard studio space with sleeping loft.
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The unfinished, dry basement offers so much potential and not just for great storage.
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The gas furnace, laundry and hot water tank are all currently downstairs. Lots of untapped potential.
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The basement offers an blank canvas for your renovations ideas.
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There are few homes in Victoria which have such curb appeal!
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The front veranda is the perfect place to spend the afternoon.
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Cook St Village is only a short walk away and offers incredible restaurants, wine bars and stores, coffee shops, pubs, pharmacies and grocery stores!
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A quick walk to the ocean!
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The legendary seaside walkway, Dallas Road, is only a few blocks away.
Virtual Tour
Listed by Newport Realty, sold on October, 2018
Data was last updated September 10, 2024 at 02:05 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 43
- Avg list price:
- $799,900
- Min list price:
- $235,000
- Max list price:
- $3,200,000
- Avg days on market:
- 60
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 176
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $582.94
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Vi Fairfield West. Average values are
derived using median calculations.
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