Gorgeous five bedroom, six bathroom, 5851 square foot home, designed by Samuel Maclure; beautifully maintained and upgraded over the years with a warm and inviting yet gracious and elegant feel throughout! Features include hardwood floors, high ceilings, massive windows, French doors, custom woodwork, leaded glass and stained glass windows, gourmet kitchen with eating nook, incredible main level family room/studio with 12' ceilings, all bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and tons of storage too. Sited well away from the road, the totally private .61 estate-like property is a true oasis: sunny and quiet, with expansive terrace and lawns, duck pond and beautiful, mature gardens, solid hedging around the property, greenhouse and garden shed. Garage and lots of additional driveway parking. Conveniently located on the Oak Bay/Fairfield border close to excellent private and public schools, parks, popular Gonzales Beach, and close to Oak Bay and Fairfield Villages, shopping and all amenities. A very special home that must be seen to be truly appreciated!