BC Waterfront for Sale
3175 Beach Dr
Oak Bay
V8R 6L7
$27,999,000
Residential
beds: 12
baths: 10.0
14,629 sq. ft.
built: 1913
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 1024635
- Bedrooms:
- 12
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Year Built:
- 1913
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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.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1913 (Age: 113)
- Close Price Lease Total:
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- Existing Lease Expiry:
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- Living Area:
- 14,629 sq. ft.
- Auxiliary Building Living Area:
- 2,215 sq. ft.
- Main Building Living Area:
- 12,414 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- OB Uplands, Oak Bay
- Bedrooms:
- 12
- Bathrooms:
- 10.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 3.23 acre(s)
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- Arts & Crafts, Character, Heritage, Tudor
- Taxes:
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- 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
- Ceiling Heights:
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- Floor finish:
- Carpet, Cork, Hardwood, Tile
- Total Building Area:
- 16,543 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 1,914 sq. ft.
- Commercial Area:
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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.
- Living Area Main Floor:
- 4,202 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 2,215 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 4,200 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 2,252 sq. ft.
- 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
- Pending Date:
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- Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cathedral Entry, Dining Room, Eating Area, Soaker Tub, Storage, Wine Storage, Workshop
- Garden Window(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Wood Frames
- Balcony, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Lighting, Security System, Sprinkler System, Water Feature
- Mountain(s), Ocean
- Ocean Front
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Financing Notes:
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- Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
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- Goodwill Approx. Value:
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- Gross Income:
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- Net Operating Income:
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- Association Fee:
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- Association Fee Frequency:
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- Jurisdiction name:
- District of Oak Bay
- Legal Description:
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- Zoning:
- R1
- Accessibility:
- Ground Level Main Floor
- Units in Building:
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- Units in Community:
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- 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
- 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
- Attached Garage:
- No
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 3
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Additional Parking, Detached, Driveway, Garage Triple, Guest, Open, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 10
- Road Frontage Type:
- Marine
- Road Surface Type:
- Paved
- Total Units:
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- Date Listed:
- Jan 29, 2026
- Original Price:
- 2.7999E7
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Data was last updated January 31, 2026 at 02:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 10
- Avg list price:
- $3,617,500
- Min list price:
- $1,855,000
- Max list price:
- $27,999,000
- Avg days on market:
- 100
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 171
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $863.73
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
OB Uplands. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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