800 Lower Ganges Rd | $4,480,000 | MLS® 1051014
Bruce Gibson Agent Photo
Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1051014

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Address 800 Lower Ganges Rd
AreaGulf Islands
Sub AreaSalt Spring
Postal CodeV8K 2N5
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$4,480,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4
Floor Space6501 Square Feet
Lot Size437778.00 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1912
ParkingAttached, Carport, Driveway
Parking Spaces10
Taxes $6,736
Tax Year2026
MLS® #1051014

A Home With History — A Salt Spring Landmark | The Old Vicarage.Steeped in history and rich with character, The Old Vicarage is a distinctive Salt Spring Island property where heritage charm and modern living meet. The farmhouse and barn underwent a substantial renovation between 2006 and 2009, preserving original character while adding stylish design and modern conveniences. Set well back from the road on more than 10 sunny, level, farmable acres, this iconic 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom farmhouse offers exceptional privacy. Heritage details, expansive covered porches, a durable metal roof and abundant natural light create a warm and welcoming home. The main level features a beautifully appointed kitchen for effortless entertaining, inviting living spaces and private office opening to a covered porch. Upstairs, three heritage-inspired bedrooms combine timeless character with a modern aesthetic, complemented by a spa-inspired 4-piece bathroom. The lower level provides flexible family/recreation space with no-step entrances.Covered porches, decks and patios overlook gardens, orchards and pastoral grounds. Mature landscaping, productive gardens and a heritage pear orchard producing up to 4,000 lbs. of fruit in a good year add to the property's charm. A remarkable 10,403 sq.ft. pole barn provides versatility, including a 2,485 sq.ft. finished studio with 3-piece bath, 2,807 sq.ft. workshop and 5,111 sq.ft. storage.Beside Portlock Park and across from the golf club, with a walk to the movies at Central, Baker Beach and St. Mary Lake nearby, and Vesuvius ferry and Ganges Village a short drive away.Municipal water plus dug well. Two 200 Amp services to both Barn & Farmhouse. A seasonal cottage is permitted as an accessory use, subject to applicable approvals. A rare piece of Salt Spring history combining heritage character, productive acreage, extensive outbuildings and endless possibilities.


Listed by Pemberton Holmes - Salt Spring


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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.