Gibson
Phone Bruce
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
Details
| Address | 1391 Victoria Ave |
| Area | Oak Bay |
| Sub Area | South Oak Bay |
| Postal Code | V8S 4P4 |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Price | $2,100,000 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Floor Space | 2871 Square Feet |
| Lot Size | 7500.00 Square Feet |
| Waterfront | No |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Parking | Driveway, Garage |
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Taxes | $10,719 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| MLS® # | 1046689 |
OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED Character without compromise in the heart of Oak Bay. Designed by renowned Victoria architect C. Elwood Watkins, this home blends classic character with modern updates and the flexibility of no heritage designation. Original fir floors, built-in dining-room buffet and picture rail complement a custom Thomas and Birch kitchen with dovetail cabinetry, FloForm quartz counters and Fisher & Paykel appliances. The adaptable 4-bedroom floor plan also offers a den/office, ideal for working from home, guests and family living, along with exceptional custom closets and storage. Upgrades include 200-amp service, a Trane heat pump with gas backup furnace and Valor gas fireplace. A large south-facing deck with gas BBQ connection overlooks the fully fenced garden with distinct outdoor living zones. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character, all in a beautiful, highly walkable Oak Bay location close to the Village, parks, schools, shops, amenities & waterfront.
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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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