Gibson
Phone Bruce
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
Details
| Address | 1657 Ash Rd |
| Area | Saanich East |
| Sub Area | Gordon Head |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Price | $1,989,000 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Floor Space | 4237 Square Feet |
| Lot Size | 10029.00 Square Feet |
| Waterfront | No |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Taxes | $7,684 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| MLS® # | 1040672 |
Enjoy glimpses of the ocean from this beautifully updated West Coast Gordon Head home, where quality craftsmanship, energy efficiency & flexible living come together. The heart of the home is an exceptional chef's kitchen with premium appliances, including a BlueStar gas range, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, drawer dishwasher & so much more including a dedicated coffee bar. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the kitchen flows seamlessly into the sunroom & spacious rear deck, creating the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. The primary bedroom offers direct access to the deck, while an indoor sauna provides a private retreat after a long day. Extensively upgraded for comfort & efficiency, this home features a heat pump, a solar system generating over 12 MWh annually, a newer roof (2020), over 40 new Andersen windows & exterior doors, new insulated garage doors, integrated smart heating & fire alarm systems & it's EV ready. The fully fenced backyard is a private oasis complete with a tranquil pond, irrigation, a play fort & a versatile shed that could easily serve as a home office, studio, or bunkie. Incredible income potential. The home includes a 2 bedroom suite & a bachelor suite featuring separate laundry, exceptional soundproofing with double-wall construction & the flexibility to continue as long- or short-term rentals or be seamlessly reincorporated into the main home. Additional highlights include two gas fireplaces, a wood-burning fireplace, a 50-gallon hot water tank, LG Smart Stack laundry, parking for many vehicles, and convenient transit, providing approximately a 25-minute commute to downtown. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully upgraded home offering premium finishes, exceptional energy performance & outstanding versatility for families, multigenerational living, or those seeking valuable mortgage-helper income.
Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay
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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.
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