1258 Rockland Ave | $1,249,000 | MLS® 1048417
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
 Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
 Victoria, BC
 Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1048417

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Address 1258 Rockland Ave
AreaVictoria
Sub AreaRockland
Postal CodeV8V 3J2
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$1,249,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Floor Space1619 Square Feet
Lot Size7200.00 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1945
ParkingDriveway
Parking Spaces1
Taxes $7,695
Tax Year2026
MLS® #1048417

A rare offering, first time for sale in 35 years! This classic 1945 character home sits on a quiet, tree-lined stretch in the heart of Rockland, offering 1,619 sq ft on two levels and a generous 7,200 sq ft lot in one of Victoria's most sought-after neighbourhoods. The main floor retains original hardwood floors, brick fireplace, leaded-glass windows, and era-specific fixtures and hardware. A bright sunroom/eating area addition with skylights connects the kitchen to the mature, private garden. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete this level. Downstairs offers two additional bedrooms, a second full bath, kitchenette, and laundry/utility room, ideal for extended family, guests, or a home office. The established yard features mature gardens, a rear deck, and storage. Steps to Craigdarroch Castle, Government House, and Cook Street Village, with downtown Victoria and Beacon Hill Park just a short stroll away.

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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.