1745 Rockland Ave
Victoria
V8S 1W6
$4,650,000
Residential
beds: 4
baths: 4.0
4,834 sq. ft.
built: 1898
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 994141
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Year Built:
- 1898
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Welcome to Ashton House. Built in 1898 this heritage mansion was designed by famed English architect, Francis Rattenbury, for Sir Lyman Duff, a future Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. A major renovation in 2019 has resulted in a seamless blend of old-world charm, contemporary luxury, & modern conveniences. It features 7 fireplaces,4 generous beds & 4 baths. The 3rd floor is an expansive, self-contained bedroom, bathroom, living room combination ideal for guests. Step outside the sophisticated primary & onto a grand balcony overlooking the backyard.This wide fronted home is extremely bright & perfectly private with a highly functional floor plan in the heart of the city, steps away from the vibrant shops of Oak Bay.The impeccably landscaped grounds showcase a 52-foot lap pool & poured in place hot tub, & a rose-trellis pergola.With its timeless beauty, impeccable craftsmanship, this heritage mansion is a true testament to the enduring allure of Victoria’s architectural heritage.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Year built:
- 1898 (Age: 127)
- Living Area:
- 4,834 sq. ft.
- Main Building Living Area:
- 4,834 sq. ft.
- Listing General Location:
- Vi Rockland, Victoria
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 19,590 sq. ft.
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Home Style:
- Character
- Taxes:
- $22,365.79 / 2024
- Construction:
- Frame Wood, Shingle-Wood, Stone
- New Construction:
- No
- Basement:
- Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Electricity:
- Yes
- Roof:
- Fibreglass Shingle
- Levels:
- 3
- Floor finish:
- Hardwood, Tile
- Total Building Area:
- 7,833 sq. ft.
- Total Unfinished Area:
- 2,999 sq. ft.
- # Bedrooms or Dens Total:
- 4
- # Main Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Second Level Bedrooms:
- 3
- # Third Level Bedrooms:
- 1
- # Lower Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bedrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Second Level Bathrooms:
- 2
- # Third Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- # Lower Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Other Level Bathrooms:
- 0
- # Main Level Kitchens:
- 1
- # 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:
- 2,064 sq. ft.
- Living Area Other Floor:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Living Area 2nd Floor:
- 1,858 sq. ft.
- Living Area 3rd Floor:
- 912 sq. ft.
- Fireplaces:
- 7
- Fireplace Details:
- Family Room, Gas, Insert, Living Room, Other
- Laundry Features:
- In House
- Water supply:
- Municipal, To Lot
- Sewer:
- Sewer To Lot
- Additional Accommodations:
- None
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning
- Heating:
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Heat Recovery, Natural Gas, Other
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Warranty:
- No
- Dishwasher, Dryer, F/S/W/D, Microwave, Oven Built-In, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Breakfast Nook, Closet Organizer, Dining Room, Eating Area, French Doors, Swimming Pool
- Bay Window(s), Blinds, Screens, Stained/Leaded Glass, Window Coverings, Wood Frames
- Balcony, Balcony/Deck, Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full, Garden, Low Maintenance Yard, Security System, Sprinkler System, Swimming Pool, Water Feature
- Mountain(s)
- Corner of Rockland and Sir Francis Wood
- Main Level
- 0
- Yes
- No
- Unrestricted
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Entrance
- 8' × 5'
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 25' × 15'
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 23' × 20'
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 25'7" × 12'5"
- Main Floor
- Office
- 13' × 9'
- Main Floor
- Mud Room
- 13' × 5'10"
- Main Floor
- Porch
- 15'1" × 10'
- Main Floor
- Porch
- 14'2" × 13'
- Main Floor
- Porch
- 20'4" × 9'8"
- Main Floor
- Garage
- 17'8" × 8'7"
- Main Floor
- Deck
- 27'3" × 14'
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom - Primary
- 20'8" × 15'1"
- 2nd Floor
- Walk-in Closet
- 12'9" × 11'8"
- 2nd Floor
- Balcony
- 36'6" × 9'8"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 16'7" × 12'10"
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom
- 19'7" × 15'4"
- 2nd Floor
- Laundry
- 10'9" × 6'5"
- 2nd Floor
- Walk-in Closet
- 8'1" × 7'1"
- 3rd Floor
- Loft
- 15'4" × 14'2"
- 3rd Floor
- Bedroom
- 16'1" × 12'1"
- Lower Level
- Basement
- 12'6" × 9'10"
- Lower Level
- Basement
- 37' × 9'10"
- Lower Level
- Basement
- 27'6" × 19'1"
- Lower Level
- Basement
- 21'1" × 8'7"
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- 2
- 2-Piece
- 2nd Floor
- Yes
- 5
- 5-Piece
- 2nd Floor
- No
- 3
- 3-Piece
- 3rd Floor
- No
- 4
- 4-Piece
- Assessed:
- 4205000.0
- Assessment year:
- 2025
- Jurisdiction name:
- City of Victoria
- Legal Description:
- LOT 1, PLAN EPP69747, SECTION 74, VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT
- Zoning:
- R1-A
- Accessibility:
- Ground Level Main Floor
- Number of 2 piece baths:
- 1
- 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:
- 1
- Other Equipment:
- Pool Equipment, Security System
- Occupancy:
- Owner
- Property Condition:
- Resale
- Utilities:
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Recycling
- Exposure / Faces:
- West
- Layout:
- Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
- Lot Site Features:
- Central Location, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Private, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk
- Attached Garage:
- Yes
- Carport Spaces:
- 0
- Garage Spaces:
- 1
- Garage:
- Yes
- Parking Features:
- Attached, Driveway, Garage, RV Access/Parking
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 4
- Total Units:
- 0
- Date Listed:
- Apr 03, 2025
- Original Price:
- 4650000.0
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View of front of home with stone siding, a chimney, and a shingled roof -
View of swimming pool with fence, a pergola, a hot tub, and a patio
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Back of house featuring an in ground hot tub, a chimney, a pergola, an outdoor hangout area, and an outdoor pool
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Back of property with a balcony, an outdoor pool, a chimney, an outdoor living space, and a pergola
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Foyer with stairs, beam ceiling, dark wood finished floors, ornamental molding, and ornate columns
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Stairway with ornamental molding, wood finished floors, beam ceiling, and a decorative wall
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Entrance foyer featuring beamed ceiling, ornamental molding, stairway, dark wood finished floors, and a wood stove
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Sitting room featuring dark wood-type flooring, wooden ceiling, a decorative wall, and beamed ceiling
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Living area with a fireplace, wood finished floors, and stairway
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Living area with an ornate ceiling, a tiled fireplace, wood finished floors, and stairway
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Kitchen featuring a wealth of natural light, dark countertops, brick wall, and stainless steel appliances
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Kitchen with a kitchen bar, ornamental molding, dark countertops, white cabinets, and appliances with stainless steel finishes
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Kitchen with a kitchen island, built in appliances, dark countertops, white cabinets, and ornamental molding
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Kitchen with crown molding, dark countertops, pendant lighting, white cabinets, and appliances with stainless steel finishes
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Kitchen featuring crown molding, high quality fridge, white cabinetry, a sink, and brick wall
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Kitchen with white cabinetry, built in appliances, dark countertops, and brick wall
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Kitchen featuring stainless steel built in fridge, brick wall, dark countertops, and a sink
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Office area with baseboards
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Office featuring baseboards and visible vents
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Stairway featuring vaulted ceiling and wainscoting
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View of entryway
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Dining area with beam ceiling, a chandelier, and dark wood finished floors
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Dining area featuring dark wood-style floors, a notable chandelier, beam ceiling, and a tile fireplace
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Details with a tiled fireplace, wood finished floors, and beam ceiling
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Living room featuring crown molding, a fireplace, visible vents, and wooden ceiling
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Unfurnished living room with beamed ceiling, ornate columns, a fireplace, hardwood / wood-style floors, and wooden ceiling
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Bedroom featuring baseboards, wallpapered walls, a tiled fireplace, and wood finished floors
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Living room with wallpapered walls, a tile fireplace, lofted ceiling, and wood finished floors
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Bedroom with wood finished floors, access to outside, lofted ceiling, baseboards, and wallpapered walls
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Bedroom featuring wallpapered walls, a tile fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and wood finished floors
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Spacious closet featuring dark wood-type flooring
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Bathroom with marble finish floor, a soaking tub, a sink, and an inviting chandelier
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Bathroom with a freestanding bath, a sink, double vanity, and lofted ceiling
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Full bath with a freestanding tub and a marble finish shower
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Bedroom with baseboards, lofted ceiling, a fireplace, and wood finished floors
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Staircase with high vaulted ceiling, baseboards, a chandelier, and wood finished floors
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Office space featuring hardwood / wood-style floors, a wainscoted wall, and a decorative wall
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Office with a tile fireplace, a notable chandelier, and wood finished floors
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Full bath featuring vanity and a shower stall
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Washroom with dark wood-type flooring, a sink, visible vents, cabinet space, and washing machine and dryer
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Bedroom with dark wood-type flooring, lofted ceiling, and baseboards
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Corridor with baseboards, vaulted ceiling, and wood finished floors
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Bathroom with a soaking tub, baseboards, vanity, lofted ceiling, and a notable chandelier
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Full bath with vaulted ceiling, an inviting chandelier, baseboards, a shower stall, and marble finish floor
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Full bath featuring a chandelier, baseboards, marble finish floor, lofted ceiling, and a freestanding bath
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Additional living space featuring baseboards, lofted ceiling, and wood finished floors
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Bonus room with baseboards, vaulted ceiling, and wood finished floors
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View of patio featuring a pergola
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Outdoor pool with a pergola
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View of pool featuring fence, a fenced in pool, a pergola, an in ground hot tub, and a patio area
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Rear view of house with an in ground hot tub, a patio area, a pergola, an outdoor hangout area, and an outdoor pool
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Pool featuring a pergola and an in ground hot tub
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Sunroom / solarium featuring beam ceiling
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Data was last updated April 18, 2025 at 06:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 35
- Avg list price:
- $1,295,000
- Min list price:
- $399,900
- Max list price:
- $4,650,000
- Avg days on market:
- 57
- Min days on market:
- 3
- Max days on market:
- 340
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $789.33
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Vi Rockland. Average values are
derived using median calculations.
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- THE AGENCY VICTORIA
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