Leslee Farrell, waterfront property specialist

Offering Architectural Excellence

Sold August 2009

Rockland residence emulates turn of the century Coach House design and is a true Home of Distinction.

Situated in Rockland, the Heart of Victoria

This elegant Rockland residence was designed in keeping with the turn of the century Coach House style, artfully executed to present the ultimate in design & structural excellence. The home is classed as a “smart house” with the newest technology & energy efficiency. It is ideal for the mature family or executive couples who wish to entertain in luxury yet relish a low maintenance lifestyle. Custom features include white oak plank floors with walnut inlay, travertine tiles and Carrere marble in kitchen and spa baths, Schonbeck Crystal chandeliers, & custom lighting throughout. The guest/carriage house accommodates 2/3 cars plus two piece bath with loft. The media room, fitness room and wine cellar complete the picture. Total perfection!

General Features:

  • Structural engineer (Hoel Engineering) design and oversight of all foundation, bearing walls, columns and beams, and trusses
  • Double hipped roof with large over hangs
  • Rain screen exterior cladding system with extra thick acrylic stucco
  • Custom full height and oversize windows with transoms with interior fir finish and low maintenance exterior finish in white
  • Custom architectural millwork features including coffered ceilings, paneled walls and columns
  • Low-E glass on south and west facing windows
  • Double custom paneled mahogany front entry doors 2(3’-6”x8’-0”) with custom curved transom window overhead
  • Custom oak paneled elevator walls, services all three floors, with elevator floor in 6” oak plank
  • Custom exterior 7’-0” high glazed fir doors
  • Curbless flush to floor showers and in floor heating in all four bathroom floors
  • Multi-channel centrally controlled sound system feeds all floors, Control 4 System by Danamira Home Technologies
  • Lighting controls with wireless remote that programs multiple individual room lighting effects by Danamira Home Technologies
  • Custom lighting design by Harmony Creative Interiors, and all lighting items (interior and exterior) provided by Illuminations Lighting Solutions
  • Custom built-in millwork throughout including benches, library shelving, and media room console
  • Custom 6” white oak plank and 5” walnut plank wood floors
  • Specialty sized marble, travertine, and porcelain floor and wall tiles throughout the home
  • Multiple heat exchanger heating and cooling systems with backup gas furnace
  • Structural engineer design (Hoel Engineering) and oversight of both concrete exterior landscape retaining walls beside lower patio
  • Irrigated landscaping and water feature at lower patio
  • Design options (plans included) for outdoor eating area with excellent exposure to morning and afternoon light
  • Driveway turn-around space/extra parking
  • Twenty minute walk to downtown, ten minutes to ocean, four minutes to Glen-Lyon Norfolk Private School, ten to fifteen minutes into Oak Bay Village shops, and seven minutes to Fairfield Plaza

Garage / Carriage House:

  • Double hipped roof with loft and dormer
  • Parking in garage for two vehicles plus studio space with two piece washroom
  • Option to remove French doors to accommodate a third car in the garage
  • Upper loft level engineered to support storage
  • Insulated, fully wired (internet and cable) wood framed walls and ceiling, 60 amp electrical panel

First Level Features:

  • Perimeter drain around complete foundation plus secondary “curtain drain” across back of house and lower patio
  • Exterior concrete foundation walls double insulated with rigid foam and fiberglass batt insulation
  • 400 amp electrical service with two sub-panels on second and third levels for flexibility
  • Large storage room, insulated wine cellar with sink and wired for future humidity control
  • Fully wired media room with automated blind and media controls
  • Games room with wet bar accommodates 5’x10’ billiards table or gallery or dance studio
  • Hook-ups for optional laundry facilities in hobby / utility room

Second Level Features:

  • 17’ high entry foyers open to stairs and landing
  • 9’, 9’-6”, and 10’ ceilings throughout second level with several being coffered
  • Custom sliding glass pocket doors in 10” thick feature corridor walls with architectural columns
  • Guest bedroom with ensuite
  • 3’-6” wide two sided gas fireplace unit with travertine in the living room and glass mosaics in the library, highlighted with a custom concrete mantel and surround
  • Custom built-in library shelves, paneling and coffers in fir
  • Custom indirect ceiling lighting in dining room and bonus room coves

Third Level Features:

  • Separate heating and cooling mechanical unit for this level
  • Two exterior south facing decks with views of ocean
  • Large exterior deck engineered to support hot tub in designated location
  • 9’ to 10’ ceilings throughout third level
  • Custom large gas fireplace with custom concrete surround and remote, located in master bedroom
  • Separate laundry / linen / coffee bar for master bedroom and custom linen built-in drawer units
  • Custom built-in his / her dressers in master bedroom, separate dressing room with custom built-in storage units
  • Custom full height sliding glass door for master bath toilet / bidet room, custom spa shelves

Offered at $2,599,000 including GST
Click here to see PDF floor plansClick here to see Upper floor plans
Click here to see Main floor plans

 

Leslee Farrell and her professional luxury real estate team helps discerning buyers acquire the finest luxury and waterfront real estate on Vancouver Island, BC. For owners of high-end real estate investments, Leslee works with her network of associates and qualified contacts to successfully market property at the right time, for the right price. Contact Leslee and her team today to find out how her Concierge Service works for you.

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