137 Forest Ridge Rd | $1,519,000 | MLS® 1025499
Bruce Gibson Agent Photo
Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1025499

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Address 137 Forest Ridge Rd
AreaGulf Islands
Sub AreaSalt Spring
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$1,519,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Floor Space2145 Square Feet
Lot Size223462.80 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1989
Taxes $5,184
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1025499

“Beautifully maintained 5 acre rural property with level arable land, currently in pasture/grass, surrounded by mature trees. Fenced, it also offers paddocks & a large all-season riding ring suitable for horse or dog sports or repurposing. There is a 1430 sq ft stable/barn on concrete slab with 6 quality stalls but could be converted to a workshop, as well as equipment storage shelters, & an RV site. Zoning allows for the addition of a guest cottage & a studio. The well built 2145 sq ft, 2 storey home has 2 bedrooms & a large den, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a Pacific Energy woodstove, a large, full height (5’10”) crawl space & copper piping. Upgrades were made to the kitchen and bathrooms several years ago, 40 year fibreglass roofing (2011) plus eavestrough covers & new downspouts (2025) on all buildings as well as a new septic field (2026). Located on the quiet south end of the island, a beautiful drive, close to trails & in a desirable area, this lovely property offers good value, privacy and versatility.”


Listed by Pemberton Holmes - Salt Spring


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About

Bruce Gibson is a longstanding resident of Victoria, BC, having called the island his home since 1951. He spent his university years at the University of British Columbia, studying for a Bachelor of Commerce in Urban Land Economics and completing an in-residence real estate brokerage course. After graduating, he went on to work as a contract property negotiator for Shell Canada Ltd. He joined the Victoria Real Estate Board's Industrial, Commercial, & Investment Division, and has served on the Victoria Board of Governance for Private Industry & Public Service. Always busy, Bruce has also held the position of the Provincial Appointee to the Victoria Police Board, and he and his wife Kristine have enjoyed trips to South Africa, southern Russia, and the Arctic.

Bruce has been a licensed REALTOR® in Victoria for over 30 years, and was the managing broker of Boorman Investments, one of the city's oldest real estate firms, from 1995 to 2002. He possesses extensive experience in all areas of real estate.  He has successfully managed both commercial and residential properties, and works as an agent for both buyers and sellers. He's consistently placed in the top 10% of producers in Victoria for the past 10 years, and has been the recipient of virtually every sales award offered by the Victoria Real Estate Board.

When you work with Bruce, you work directly with him — not with assistants. All clients receive his personal contact numbers so that he can be reached at any time of day. Feel free to contact him for a reference list.