5489 Forest Hill Rd | $3,699,800 | MLS® 1026282
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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

Dirk's wealth of experience, extensive education, and 360° range of expertise make him uniquely qualified to give his clients the highest level of service. Specialized training in the purchase and sale of detached residences, strata homes, new construction / presales, and luxury properties, as well as digital marketing, media production, market dynamics, negotiation, and communications make Dirk his clients' secret weapon in real estate success. As researcher and co-author of The Q Report, Victoria's most in-depth real estate market intelligence, he brings a deeper understanding of the trends and forces influencing buyers and sellers by area, housing type, and price point, to maximize your success.