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8175 Tregear Rd
Sk Otter Point Sooke V9Z 0K1

$1,189,900
Residential beds: 4 baths: 2.0 2,101 sq. ft. built: 2014

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
999674
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
2014
Unique, Secluded, with Views — This 2014 custom-built family home sits on 2 private acres at the end of a dead-end street, offering stunning views from every floor. Fir plank floors on the main and upper levels were milled from on-site wood. The kitchen features butcher block and stainless steel countertops, plus access to a mudroom/pantry—thoughtfully designed. A centrally located woodstove easily heats the home. There are 3 bedrooms up, 1 down. The laundry room is roughed in for a 3rd bathroom. The lower level has acid-washed concrete floors and opens to a south-facing front yard ideal for gardens. A large garage/shed stores your wood, tools, and toys. Includes outdoor shower for kids, pets, and surfers. Just 10 minutes to Sooke Centre and 20 to Jordan River, beaches, and trails. Very special.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
2014 (Age: 11)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
2,101 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
Sk Otter Point, Sooke
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
2.065 acre(s)
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
Construction:
Cement Fibre, Steel Siding, Wood
New Construction:
No
Basement:
Finished
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum, Other
Total Building Area:
2,101 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
0 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
4
# Main Level Bedrooms:
0
# Second Level Bedrooms:
3
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
1
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
1
# 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:
692 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
717 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
692 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Cistern, Well: Shallow
Sewer:
Septic System
Additional Accommodations:
Potential
Cooling:
Other
Heating:
Baseboard, Wood
Fireplace:
Yes
Warranty:
No
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Freezer, Range Hood
Mountain(s), Ocean
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
3rd Floor
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Jurisdiction name:
Victoria Rural (762)
Legal Description:
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
1
Number of 3 piece baths:
0
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:
0
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
Resale
Exposure / Faces:
Southeast
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
Lot Site Features:
Acreage, Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Private, Quiet Area, Rural Setting, Sloped, Southern Exposure
Attached Garage:
No
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
0
Garage:
No
Parking Features:
Driveway
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Total Units:
Date Listed:
May 12, 2025
Original Price:
1189900.0
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Data was last updated May 13, 2025 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
25
Avg list price:
$690,000
Min list price:
$292,500
Max list price:
$1,999,900
Avg days on market:
28
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
343
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$574.88
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Sk Otter Point. Average values are derived using median calculations.
Jerome Peacock
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