317 Bessborough Close | $1,860,000 | MLS® 1036070
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
 Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
 Victoria, BC
 Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1036070

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Address 317 Bessborough Close
AreaView Royal
Sub AreaView Royal
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$1,860,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Floor Space2274 Square Feet
Lot Size7710.12 Square Feet
WaterfrontYes
Year Built1990
Taxes $6,516
Tax Year2026
MLS® #1036070

Waterfront, Architecturally Significant home sits on a private west facing cove off Esquimalt Harbour, designed by the Modernism & pioneer in the “West Coast” style architect Alan J. Hodgson its defined by sweeping curves, bold angles, and a spectacular nautilus inspired central staircase that serves as the sculptural heart of the home. On the main level, the kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a walk-in pantry and laundry, flowing seamlessly into a sun-drenched dining room where floor-to-ceiling windows frame mature arbutus against the harbour water views. The living room offers a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving. Upstairs, the primary suite captures the views! & offers a deck, walk-in closet. Ensuite bath has soaker tub with ocean views. 2nd bedroom offers has ensuite, walk-in closet & deck. Up again to a light-filled bedroom, studio or office. Main level garage. High crawl space and undeveloped attic space, provide great storage. Direct beach access makes paddleboarding, kayaking & cold-water dipping easy. Artistic grounds honour indigenous flora with front yard lighting makes dusk at Bessborough something to behold. Private yet close to amenities, to trails & downtown.

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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.