Gibson
Phone Bruce
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
Details
| Address | 740 Newbury St |
| Area | Saanich West |
| Sub Area | Gorge |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Price | $1,550,000 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Floor Space | 2948 Square Feet |
| Lot Size | 13613.00 Square Feet |
| Waterfront | No |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Taxes | $5,754 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| MLS® # | 1043305 |
Beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a fully self-contained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom garden suite—ideal for extended family or as a mortgage helper. Lovingly updated by the current owners, this impressive home features high-end finishes and premium appliances throughout. Ample parking and abundant storage provide room for vehicles, RVs, and recreational gear. A lift-up panel in the front fence allows easy motorhome access, while an EV charger and powered shed add convenience. The spacious, grapevine-lined backyard is perfect for entertaining, gardening, family fun, or future development, with the picturesque Colquitz River just beyond the neighboring property. Ideally located steps from Cuthbert Holmes Park, within walking distance of Tillicum Centre, and close to schools and transit. The upper level also offers potential to create an additional 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite for extra income or flexible multi-generational living.
Listed by Pemberton Holmes - Cloverdale
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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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