7913 Swanson View Dr | $729,900 | MLS® 1040592
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1040592

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Address 7913 Swanson View Dr
AreaGulf Islands
Sub AreaPender Island
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$729,900
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Floor Space1202 Square Feet
Lot Size11325.60 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1990
Taxes $2,311
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1040592

Set on a flat, sunny and fully fenced property on sought-after Swanson View Rd, this special island home offers privacy, character and exceptional outbuildings for hobbies, creativity and relaxation. Enter through the gate and discover a peaceful island sanctuary filled with fruit trees, a hazelnut tree, meandering gardens and idyllic outdoor spaces. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows and a two-storey vaulted ceiling fill the home with natural light and enhance the open-concept living space. A south-facing sunroom extends the living area outdoors, perfect for taking in the natural beauty and privacy of the property. Extensively renovated in 2008, with thoughtful improvements continuing over the years, the meticulously maintained home features engineered hardwood flooring, a metal roof, newer washer/dryer and hot water tank, a fully insulated and heated crawlspace, water catchment system for gardening, and more. Outside, the Gulf Island lifestyle continues with an insulated and heated art studio with sink, plus pottery kiln, a separate workshop, and a dedicated sauna building completed in 2025. Located on a quiet no-through road in the desirable Trincomali neighbourhood, with four beach accesses just a short stroll away, this is a property that invites you to slow down, create, garden and enjoy island life.


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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.