5489 Forest Hill Rd | $3,699,800 | MLS® 1026282
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
 Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
 Victoria, BC
 Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1026282

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Address 5489 Forest Hill Rd
AreaSaanich West
Sub AreaWest Saanich
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$3,699,800
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms7
Bathrooms8
Floor Space5307 Square Feet
Lot Size228254.40 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1980
Taxes $3,126
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1026282

An extraordinary offering for inter-generational living, this legacy 5.23-acre Elk Lake estate features two detached residences with panoramic lake and mountain views. First time offered in 35+ years, the property offers dual access from Forest Hill and Doyle Road and includes mature orchards, fruit and nut trees, terraced gardens, and trails leading to peaceful lakefront paths. The 3,000+ sq.ft. main home features 4 bedrooms—all with ensuites—an open kitchen and family room, and a large deck with handcrafted forno.This home offers unmatched potential to update without changing any of the layout. A separate one-bedroom suite offers ideal space for guests, caretakers, or rental. The second residence includes 2–3 bedrooms, full kitchen, and double garage—perfect for extended family or multi-generational use. Peaceful, private, and beautifully cultivated—this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Vancouver Island’s most coveted lakefront communities.

Listed by RE/MAX CAMOSUN

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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.