855 Linkleas Ave | $1,349,000 | MLS® 1037417
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1037417

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Address 855 Linkleas Ave
AreaOak Bay
Sub AreaSouth Oak Bay
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$1,349,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Floor Space1895 Square Feet
Lot Size5500.00 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1947
Taxes $7,098
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1037417

This is Oak Bay living at its best. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps from the Victoria Golf Club and the ocean, this beautifully updated circa 1947 home blends timeless character with modern upgrades. Inside, the main level features a welcoming living room with oak floors, coved ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace insert and large windows that bring in natural light. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, generous windows overlooking the private backyard and an adjoining dining area with French doors to a spacious back deck, perfect for summer evenings and outdoor entertaining. Two comfortable bedrooms are located on the main floor, while the lower level offers a third bedroom, second full bathroom, laundry area and family room. Recent improvements include a heat pump for efficient year-round comfort, 200 amp electrical service and a newer roof installed in 2021. A charming Oak Bay home in a truly special location, near beaches, parks and local village shops too.


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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.