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6707 Willis Point Rd
CS Willis Point Central Saanich V9E 2A2

$6,499,990
Residential beds: 5 baths: 5.0 4,815 sq. ft. built: 2024

ICF 100ft saltwater pool
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
976591
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
5
Year Built:
2024
The perfect family estate! Indulge in one of the most amenity-rich properties on Vancouver Island with the newly completed 5400 Sqft ICF-built rancher that comes with a 100ft, inground ICF saltwater pool, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, and Putting Green, and 3 Fire Pits! Entertain friends and family in the spacious living room with a centerpiece fireplace that opens up to the large chef's kitchen with a massive waterfall quartz island and an adj spice kitchen. Stay cozy with radiant infloor heating throughout, incl in the 3 car garage. The grand primary bedroom has two walk-in closets, a dedicated laundry room and a spa-like ensuite with steam shower. The home also has 4 other bedrooms, two that feel like primaries, and two that share a beautiful main bath, plus an extra family rm and laundry. Enjoy a movie in the theater room or bathe your pets in the dedicated dog bath, with its own laundry. The Detached Shop, Gym, Multi-use bldg, and pool house are ready for buyer's finishes.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
2024 (Age: 0)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
4,815 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
CS Willis Point, Central Saanich
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
5.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
29.95 acre(s)
Kitchens:
2
Home Style:
West Coast
Taxes:
Construction:
Concrete, Insulation All, Wood
New Construction:
Yes
Basement:
None
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Metal
Other Structures:
Guest Accommodations, Workshop
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Hardwood, Tile
Total Building Area:
5,606 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
791 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
5
# Main Level Bedrooms:
5
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
0
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
5
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
0
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
2
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
4,815 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Propane
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Well: Drilled
Sewer:
Septic System
Cooling:
Air Conditioning, Central Air
Heating:
Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor
Fireplace:
Yes
Warranty:
Yes
Pending Date:
Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, F/S/W/D, Microwave, Oven/Range Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filters
Cathedral Entry, Eating Area, Soaker Tub, Swimming Pool, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Workshop
Awning(s), Balcony/Patio, Low Maintenance Yard, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court(s)
West Saanich to Wallace to Willis Point
Ground Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main 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:
Gulf Islands Rural (763)
Legal Description:
Accessibility:
Accessible Entrance, Ground Level Main Floor, No Step Entrance, Primary Bedroom on Main, Wheelchair Friendly
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:
3
Other Equipment:
Central Vacuum, Electric Garage Door Opener, Other Improvements
Occupancy:
Owner
Property Condition:
New Construction
Exposure / Faces:
Northwest
Layout:
Rancher
Lot Site Features:
Acreage, Private, Rural Setting, Southern Exposure, In Wooded Area, Wooded
Attached Garage:
Yes
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
3
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Additional Parking, Attached, Detached, Driveway, Garage Triple, RV Access/Parking
Total Parking Spaces:
15
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Sep 19, 2024
Original Price:
6499990.0
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    A Kitchen for the whole family
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    Massive Waterfall Island
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    Chef's dream
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    View of the landscape
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    Spice Kitchen
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    Spice Kitchen
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    With view of Pool and Putting Green
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    Primary Ensuite
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    Primary Ensuite
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    Primary Ensuite Steam shower
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    Primary walk-in
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    Primary walk-in with own laundry
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    Primary Walk-in laundry
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    Bedroom 2
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    Bedroom 2
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    Bedroom 2 Ensuite
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    Main Bath
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    Main Bath
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    Bedroom 3
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    Bedroom 5
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    Bedroom 5
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    Bedroom 5 walk-in
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    Bedroom 5 ensuite
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    Dog bath
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    Dog bath laundry
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    ICF 100ft saltwater pool
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    LTF Spec Tennis Court
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    Basketball Court
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    putting green
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    Fire pit 1
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    Sunken Fire pit
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    Fire pit 3
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    7300 Sqft Multi-use Building
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    Pool House
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    1900 Sqft Gym
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    Back Outbuildings
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    1500 Sqft Shop
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Listed by Royal LePage Coast Capital - Chatterton
Data was last updated September 20, 2024 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
150
Avg list price:
$1,154,500
Min list price:
$309,000
Max list price:
$13,995,000
Avg days on market:
39
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
500
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$642.07
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Central Saanich. Average values are derived using median calculations.

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