Here's your opportunity to renovate or build a new home on this long term owned 1.23 acre OCEANFRONT PROPERTY with its high elevation panoramic views over Cordova Bay to Sidney, Gulf & San Juan Islands, Vancouver Mtn range, Haro Strait & Cormorant Point below. With excellent local parks & hidden beaches this is a prime Gordon Head area near UVIC. The solid 1960's post & beam style home boasts an open plan with extensive windows, vaulted wood ceilings, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus a large family room, lower part unfinished basement & crawl space, extensive oceanside patio & sundeck, attached carport. Come put your renovation ideas into action & turn this into a mid century modern classic! Located at the east end of Torquay Drive into what looks like a private driveway, 117 x 440 ft property. OPTIONS: add a suite & garden suite to existing house/add 3 attached units/new 4 Plex project/new SFD OR combine with 4590 Torquay-MLS 1003801 for a 2.3 acre estate or pot. development site.
Location:
Area: Saanich East
Location: SE Gordon Head
City: Saanich
Postal/Zip Code: V8N 3L7
General Info:
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1960
(Age: 65)
Living Area:
2,402 sq. ft. 223 m2
Listing General Location:
SE Gordon Head, Saanich East
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
1.298 acre(s) 0.53 hectare(s)
Lot Details:
117x440
Kitchens:
1
Home Style:
Contemporary, Post & Beam
Additional Info:
Building Features:
Basement
Construction:
Frame Wood, Insulation All, Stucco, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space, Partial, Partially Finished
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Asphalt Torch On
Floor finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Other
Total Building Area:
3,017 sq. ft. 280 m2
Total Unfinished Area:
615 sq. ft. 57.1 m2
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
3
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
3
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
1
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Living Area Main Floor:
2,402 sq. ft. 223 m2
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Oil
Fireplace:
Yes
Appliances Included:
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D
Interior Features:
Dining Room, Eating Area, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Workshop
Window Features:
Insulated Windows, Screens, Wood Frames
Exterior Features:
Fencing: Partial, See Remarks
View:
Mountain(s), Ocean, Other
Waterfront Features:
Ocean Front
Directions:
Quiet small section of Torquay east of Ash & Barrie, only three houses & no thru street. Left at end!
Entry Location:
Main Level
Rent Allowed:
Unrestricted
Legal Info:
Jurisdiction name:
District of Saanich (SD61)
Zoning:
R-13
Accessibility:
Ground Level Main Floor, No Step Entrance, Primary Bedroom on Main
Other Details:
Number of 2 piece baths:
1
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
Number of 4 piece baths:
2
Number of 5 piece baths:
0
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
0
Occupancy:
Partially Occupied
Property Condition:
Resale
Land Info:
Utilities:
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Connected, Recycling
Exposure / Faces:
West
Layout:
Split Level
Lot Site Features:
Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, See Remarks
Carport Spaces:
2
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Attached, Carport Double, Driveway, RV Access/Parking
Total Parking Spaces:
10
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Listing Info:
Date Listed:
Aug 22, 2025
Original Price:
2900000.0
Listed by RE/MAX Camosun
Data was last updated September 13, 2025 at 04:05 AM (UTC)