255 Government St, Victoria, BC V8Y 2A1
255 Government St, Victoria, BC V8Y 2A1
255 Government St, Victoria, BC V8Y 2A1
Listing by Mariann Abram Pemberton Holmes Ltd - Sidney
Bought with Matt Eide Newport Realty Ltd.
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,830 SqFt

Key Details

Sold Price -

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,830 sqft

MLS Listing ID 1041074

Sold Date -

Style Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)

Bedrooms 3

Three Quarter Bath 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1892

Annual Tax Amount $9,345

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 6,098 Sqft

Acres 0.14

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Priced to sell! Over $250K in recent upgrades. Welcome to Arcadia, a heritage-designated Victorian Queen Anne residence built by craftsman-owner Frederick Sherborne in 1892. This timeless home blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Meticulously maintained, extensively restored & seismically upgraded with 200 AMP service & forced air gas heat. Fully fenced & gated, designer landscaped sanctuary with flagstone dual driveway for parking. Charming detached studio/workshop. Grand living & dining rooms feature bay windows, 11-ft ceilings, period-inspired lighting & 2 gas fireplaces. Chef's kitchen with oversized island, 2 stoves, dual dishwasher & marble counters—perfect for entertaining while blending old-world charm with modern convenience. French doors lead to wraparound porches & patios. Upstairs offers a spacious primary with vaulted ceiling, luxurious ensuite, plus 2 bedrooms & bath. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Victoria's history in the heart of James Bay.

Location

Province BC

County Capital Regional District

Community Vi James Bay

Area Victoria

Direction Corner of Government Street and Avalon Road

Rooms

Kitchen 1

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Dining/Living Combo, French Doors, Soaker Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Heating Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room, Other

Equipment Security System

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Bay Window(s),Blinds,Skylight(s),Stained/Leaded Glass,Window Coverings

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry In House

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full, Garden, Lighting, Low Maintenance Yard, Security System, Sprinkler System

Parking Features Detached, Driveway, Garage

Garage Spaces 4.0

Garage Description 1

Utilities Available Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Recycling

View Y/N true

View City

Roof Type Asphalt Shingle

Street Surface Paved

Accessibility Ground Level Main Floor

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Central Location, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk

Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Sewer Connected

Water Municipal

Architectural Style Character, Heritage

Others

Pets Allowed Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK

Ownership Freehold

Special Listing Condition Resale, Updated/Remodeled

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