Ph: 250.385.2033

Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort Street
V8V 3K8 Victoria, BC

Dave Hillmer

3 Bed Single Family Detached in View Royal

$1,860,000 - ML# 1036070
317 Bessborough Close
View Royal - VR View Royal

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Waterfront, Architecturally Significant home sits on a private west facing cove off Esquimalt Harbour, designed by the Modernism & pioneer in the “West Coast” style architect Alan J. Hodgson its defined by sweeping curves, bold angles, and a spectacular nautilus inspired central staircase that serves as the sculptural heart of the home. On the main level, the kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a walk-in pantry and laundry, flowing seamlessly into a sun-drenched dining room where floor-to-ceiling windows frame mature arbutus against the harbour water views. The living room offers a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving. Upstairs, the primary suite captures the views! & offers a deck, walk-in closet. Ensuite bath has soaker tub with ocean views. 2nd bedroom offers has ensuite, walk-in closet & deck. Up again to a light-filled bedroom, studio or office. Main level garage. High crawl space and undeveloped attic space, provide great storage. Direct beach access makes paddleboarding, kayaking & cold-water dipping easy. Artistic grounds honour indigenous flora with front yard lighting makes dusk at Bessborough something to behold. Private yet close to amenities, to trails & downtown.

Real Estate Type:
Single Family Detached 
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s) 
Bedroom(s):
Bathroom(s):
Finished Sq. Ft.:
2274 
Unfinished Sq. Ft.:
236 
Taxes:
$6,516.57 (2026) 
Year Built:
1990 
Elementary School:
 
Junior School:
 
Senior School:
 

Interior Details

Main Level:
 
Fireplace(s):
Bedroom(s):
Bathroom(s):
Basement Height:
4 ft - 0 in
Basement Description:
Crawl Space,Partial 
Interior Features:
Closet Organizer,Dining Room,Soaker Tub,Storage,Winding Staircase 
Appliances Included:
Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range Electric,Refrigerator,Washer 

Building Details

Building Style:
Balcony/Patio,Lighting 
Building Warranty:
 
Accessibility:
Ground Level Main Floor 
Materials:
Insulation: Ceiling,Insulation: Walls,Stucco,Wood 
Exterior Finish:
 
Foundation:
Poured Concrete 
Roof:
Asphalt Torch On,Wood 
Heat/Air:
Baseboard,Electric,Heat Recovery,Radiant Floor,Wood 
Fuel:
 
Leased Equip:
 
Exterior Features:
 
Faces:
East (front) - (rear) 

Lot Information

SqFt:
7710 
Acres:
0.17 
Frontage:
 
Depth:
 
Lot Shape:
 
Water:
Municipal 
Waste:
Sewer Connected 
Zoning:
RES 
Parking Spaces:
 
Driveway:
 
Parking Type:
Attached,Driveway,Garage 
Lot Features:
Cul-de-sac,Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Marina Nearby,No Through Road,Park Setting,Private,Quiet Area,Serviced,Sloping,Walk on Waterfront,Wooded LotOcean 

Room Dimensions

Room Name Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Other
Sq. Ft 1012.001027.000.00235.000.00
Entrance9x6
Living Room19x14
Dining Room15x9
Kitchen11x11
Laundry12x5
Bathroom2-Piece
Other13x8
Bedroom21x12
Ensuite3-Piece
Walk-in Closet6x5
Bedroom - Primary22x12
Unfinished Rooms
Patio12x11
Deck11x9
Garage18x15
Deck19x10

Listed with:

Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Phone: 250-818-8522 / Fax:

Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Phone: 250-818-2006 / Fax:

Sotheby's International Realty Canada

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