1215 Richardson St | $2,900,000 | MLS® 1037484
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1037484

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Address 1215 Richardson St
AreaVictoria
Sub AreaFairfield West
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$2,900,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms5
Floor Space3991 Square Feet
Lot Size8250.00 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1908
Taxes $10,606
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1037484

Grand Dame of Fairfield. Elegantly dressed & impeccably appointed, this award-winning Victorian home has been extensively restored. An exhaustive list of updates include lifting the home onto new foundations. Beyond the hedge & front gate, the large porch is an inviting entry. The front parlour opens onto a formal living room with stained glass windows & natural gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen with Fisher & Paykel appliances is adorned with maple & fir cabinetry, copper apron sink, soapstone countertops, mosaic tile & adjoining butler's pantry with antique cabinetry.Step out to a huge deck overlooking the south-facing backyard.Upstairs, a spacious primary retreat has a vaulted ceiling, ensuite bath & ample closets, + 2 more bedrooms & bathroom.Lower level with 8'10" ceilings has a legal 2-bed suite, flex room & hobby area.Restored to its original design, the exterior was reclad w/ 'Hardie' shingles & fir trim in the original paint palette. Ideal, quiet location with walk score of 90


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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.