3175 Beach Dr in Oak Bay: OB Uplands Single Family Residence for sale : MLS®# 1024635

A landmark waterfront estate in Uplands, 3175 Beach Dr "Riffington" is a rare offering of architectural & cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by Philip A. Jullien as the original Uplands show home, the residence reflects Tudor Revival architecture with a French Renaissance–style music room. Thoughtfully sited to capture ocean views and Mt. Baker, the home rests on park-like grounds inspired by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living, hosted the British Royal Family on multiple occasions & served as the U.S. Consul’s residence (1928–1942). The 4 level main home spans 12,400 sq ft w/ 9 beds, 7 baths, 10 fireplaces, a two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, and ocean-facing patios. The estate also includes a carriage house, seaside cottage, waterfront pavilion, private dock w/ large boat moorage, veg garden, Japanese pond & grounds minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club—an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada’s most prestigious enclaves.

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General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Type:: Single Family Residence

Year built:: 1913 (Age: 113)

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Existing Lease Expiry:: Signup

Living Area:: 14,629 sq. ft.1,359 m2

Auxiliary Building Living Area:: 2,215 sq. ft.206 m2

Main Building Living Area:: 12,414 sq. ft.1,153 m2

Listing General Location:: OB Uplands, Oak Bay

Bedrooms:: 12

Bathrooms:: 10.0 (Full:-/Half:-)

Lot Size:: 3.23 acre(s)1.31 hectare(s)

Kitchens:: 1

Home Style:: Arts & Crafts, Character, Heritage, Tudor

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Additional Info:

Construction:: Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Wood

Basement:: Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows

Foundation:: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Roof:: Shake, Wood, Other

Other Structures:: Greenhouse, Guest Accommodations, Storage Shed, Workshop

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Floor finish:: Carpet, Cork, Hardwood, Tile

Total Building Area:: 16,543 sq. ft.1,537 m2

Total Unfinished Area:: 1,914 sq. ft.178 m2

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# Bedrooms or Dens Total:: 12

# Main Level Bedrooms:: 1

# Second Level Bedrooms:: 6

# Third Level Bedrooms:: 2

# Lower Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Other Level Bedrooms:: 3

# Main Level Bathrooms:: 1

# Second Level Bathrooms:: 4

# Third Level Bathrooms:: 1

# Lower Level Bathrooms:: 1

# Other Level Bathrooms:: 3

# Main Level Kitchens:: 1

# Second Level Kitchens:: 0

# Third Level Kitchens:: 0

# Lower Level Kitchens:: 0

# Other Level Kitchens:: 0

Living Area Lower Floor:: 1,760 sq. ft.164 m2

Living Area Main Floor:: 4,202 sq. ft.390 m2

Living Area Other Floor:: 2,215 sq. ft.206 m2

Living Area 2nd Floor:: 4,200 sq. ft.390 m2

Living Area 3rd Floor:: 2,252 sq. ft.209 m2

Fireplaces:: 10

Fireplace Details:: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning

Laundry Features:: In House

Water supply:: Municipal

Sewer:: Sewer Connected

Additional Accommodations:: Exists

Cooling:: None

Heating:: Baseboard, Electric, Oil, Radiant Floor, Other

Fireplace:: Yes

More Info Available:

Pending Date:: Signup

Appliances Included:

Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features:

Cathedral Entry, Dining Room, Eating Area, Soaker Tub, Storage, Wine Storage, Workshop

Window Features:

Garden Window(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Wood Frames

Exterior Features:

Balcony, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Lighting, Security System, Sprinkler System, Water Feature

View:

Mountain(s), Ocean

Waterfront Features:

Ocean Front

Entry Location:

Main Level

Minimum Age:

BBQ Allowed:

Yes

Smoking Bylaw:

Rent Allowed:

Unrestricted

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Lower Level

Other

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Lower Level

Other

Financial Info:

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Legal Info:

Jurisdiction name:: District of Oak Bay

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Zoning:: R1

Accessibility:: Ground Level Main Floor

Other Details:

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Units in Community:: Signup

Number of 2 piece baths:: 3

Number of 3 piece baths:: 1

Number of 4 piece baths:: 1

Number of 5 piece baths:: 0

Number of 2 piece Ensuites:: 0

Number of 3 piece Ensuites:: 0

Number of 4 piece Ensuites:: 3

Occupancy:: Owner

Property Condition:: Contact List Licensee

Land Info:

Utilities:: Natural Gas Available

Exposure / Faces:: West

Layout:: Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)

Lot Site Features:: Acreage, Dock/Moorage, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Foreshore Rights, Gated Community, Irregular Lot, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Southern Exposure, Walk on Waterfront