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Saanich,BC V9E 2A8
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,307 sqft
Price per Sqft $753
MLS Listing ID 1012177
Style Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
Bedrooms 7
Year Built 1980
Annual Tax Amount $3,126
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 5.240 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
An extraordinary offering for inter-generational living, this legacy 5.23-acre Elk Lake estate features two detached residences with panoramic lake and mountain views. First time offered in 35+ years, the property offers dual access from Forest Hill and Doyle Road and includes mature orchards, fruit and nut trees, terraced gardens, and trails leading to peaceful lakefront paths. The 3,000+ sq.ft. main home features 4 bedrooms—all with ensuites—an open kitchen and family room, and a large deck with handcrafted forno.This home offers unmatched potential to update without changing any of the layout. A separate one-bedroom suite offers ideal space for guests, caretakers, or rental. The second residence includes 2–3 bedrooms, full kitchen, and double garage—perfect for extended family or multi-generational use. Peaceful, private, and beautifully cultivated—this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Vancouver Island's most coveted lakefront communities.
Location
Province BC
County Capital Regional District
Area Sw West Saanich
Zoning A-1
Rooms
Other Rooms Greenhouse,Storage Shed
Kitchen 3
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Other
Flooring Carpet
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Wood Stove
Laundry In House
Exterior
Parking Features Attached,Driveway,Garage Double
Garage Spaces 2.0
Roof Type Wood
Building
Foundation Poured Concrete
Sewer Septic System
Water Municipal
Structure Type Insulation: Ceiling,Insulation: Walls,Wood
Others
Pets Allowed Aquariums,Birds,Caged Mammals,Cats,Dogs