3175 Beach Dr Oak Bay, British Columbia V8R 6L7

$27,999,000

A landmark waterfront estate in the heart of the Uplands, 3175 Beach Drive, known as Riffington, is a rare offering of architectural and cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by architect Philip A. Jullien as the original show home for the Uplands development, the residence was built in the Tudor Revival style, with a distinguished music room executed in the French Renaissance style. Thoughtfully positioned to frame picturesque ocean vistas and carefully aligned views toward Mount Baker, the home sits on park-like grounds shaped by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living Magazine, visited by the British Royal Family on multiple occasions, and housed the U.S. Consul from 1928–1942, underscoring its historic prominence. The four-level main residence spans approximately 12,400 sq ft, offering 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 10 fireplaces, with grand principal rooms, a dramatic two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, and ocean-facing patios. The estate includes a two-level carriage house, seaside cottage, and waterfront pavilion, along with a private dock with large boat mooring, vegetable garden, Japanese pond, and grounds just minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada’s most prestigious enclaves. (id:46156)

Property Details

MLS® Number	1024635
Property Type	Single Family
Neigbourhood	Uplands
Features	Acreage, Level Lot, Park Setting, Private Setting, Southern Exposure, Irregular Lot Size, Other, Rectangular, Marine Oriented, Moorage, Gated Community
Parking Space Total	10
Plan	Vip1216a
Structure	Greenhouse, Shed, Workshop, Patio(s)
View Type	Mountain View, Ocean View
Water Front Type	Waterfront On Ocean

Building

Bathroom Total	10
Bedrooms Total	12
Appliances	Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Dryer
Architectural Style	Character, Tudor, Other
Constructed Date	1913
Cooling Type	None
Fireplace Present	Yes
Fireplace Total	10
Heating Fuel	Oil, Electric, Other
Heating Type	Baseboard Heaters, Other
Size Interior	16,543 Ft2
Total Finished Area	14629 Sqft
Type	House

Land

Acreage	Yes
Size Irregular	3.23
Size Total	3.23 Ac
Size Total Text	3.23 Ac
Zoning Description	R1
Zoning Type	Residential

Rooms

Level	Type	Length	Width	Dimensions
Second Level	Ensuite			4-Piece
Second Level	Balcony	9 ft	14 ft	9 ft x 14 ft
Second Level	Bathroom			3-Piece
Second Level	Bedroom	12 ft	13 ft	12 ft x 13 ft
Second Level	Bedroom	9 ft	15 ft	9 ft x 15 ft
Second Level	Ensuite			4-Piece
Second Level	Bedroom	17 ft	14 ft	17 ft x 14 ft
Second Level	Sunroom	18 ft	16 ft	18 ft x 16 ft
Second Level	Bedroom	24 ft	12 ft	24 ft x 12 ft
Second Level	Ensuite			4-Piece
Second Level	Balcony	6 ft	22 ft	6 ft x 22 ft
Second Level	Primary Bedroom	24 ft	21 ft	24 ft x 21 ft
Second Level	Balcony	14 ft	22 ft	14 ft x 22 ft
Second Level	Sitting Room	12 ft	15 ft	12 ft x 15 ft
Second Level	Bedroom	18 ft	23 ft	18 ft x 23 ft
Third Level	Recreation Room	22 ft	32 ft	22 ft x 32 ft
Third Level	Storage	14 ft	4 ft	14 ft x 4 ft
Third Level	Bathroom			2-Piece
Third Level	Recreation Room	15 ft	32 ft	15 ft x 32 ft
Third Level	Bedroom	11 ft	15 ft	11 ft x 15 ft
Third Level	Bedroom	17 ft	13 ft	17 ft x 13 ft
Lower Level	Utility Room	32 ft	17 ft	32 ft x 17 ft
Lower Level	Utility Room	9 ft	15 ft	9 ft x 15 ft
Lower Level	Unfinished Room	39 ft	20 ft	39 ft x 20 ft
Lower Level	Wine Cellar	13 ft	18 ft	13 ft x 18 ft
Lower Level	Other	20 ft	16 ft	20 ft x 16 ft
Lower Level	Storage	15 ft	14 ft	15 ft x 14 ft
Lower Level	Bathroom			2-Piece
Lower Level	Entrance	5 ft	6 ft	5 ft x 6 ft
Lower Level	Other	9 ft	14 ft	9 ft x 14 ft
Lower Level	Mud Room	9 ft	10 ft	9 ft x 10 ft
Lower Level	Storage	21 ft	9 ft	21 ft x 9 ft
Main Level	Patio	8 ft	8 ft	8 ft x 8 ft
Main Level	Patio	17 ft	17 ft	17 ft x 17 ft
Main Level	Patio	18 ft	20 ft	18 ft x 20 ft
Main Level	Living Room	23 ft	25 ft	23 ft x 25 ft
Main Level	Sitting Room	12 ft	11 ft	12 ft x 11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	23 ft	19 ft	23 ft x 19 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12 ft	12 ft	12 ft x 12 ft
Main Level	Pantry	12 ft	8 ft	12 ft x 8 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15 ft	18 ft	15 ft x 18 ft
Main Level	Entrance	22 ft	22 ft	22 ft x 22 ft
Main Level	Library	12 ft	10 ft	12 ft x 10 ft
Main Level	Laundry Room	10 ft	13 ft	10 ft x 13 ft
Main Level	Sitting Room	18 ft	21 ft	18 ft x 21 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	28 ft	19 ft	28 ft x 19 ft
Main Level	Bathroom			2-Piece
Main Level	Entrance	6 ft	7 ft	6 ft x 7 ft
Additional Accommodation	Primary Bedroom	11 ft	11 ft	11 ft x 11 ft
Additional Accommodation	Bedroom	15 ft	11 ft	15 ft x 11 ft
Additional Accommodation	Bathroom			X
Additional Accommodation	Bathroom			X
Auxiliary Building	Bedroom	13 ft	14 ft	13 ft x 14 ft
Auxiliary Building	Bathroom			4-Piece

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