Description
Waterfront, Architecturally Significant home on a private west facing cove off Esquimalt Harbour, designed by the Modernism & pioneer West Coast style architect Alan J. Hodgson. Sweeping curves, bold angles & a spectacular nautilus inspired central staircase. On main level the kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, granite countertops,walk-in pantry & laundry, flowing seamlessly into a sun-drenched dining room w/ floor-to-ceiling windows framing mature arbutus against the harbour water views. Living room has wood-burning fireplace & built-in shelving. Upstairs the primary suite captures the views! & offers a deck, walk-in closet, ensuite bath with soaker tub & ocean views. 2nd bedroom has ensuite, walk-in closet & deck. Up again to a light-filled bedroom, studio or office. Main level garage. High crawl space for great storage. Direct beach access for swimming, kayaking & more. Artistic grounds honour indigenous flora w/front yard lighting makes dusk at Bessborough something to behold.
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Detached |
| Listing ID | 1036070 |
| Status | Active |
| City | View Royal |
| Area | View Royal |
| Sub-Area | VR View Royal |
| Postal Code | V9B 3M3 |
| Property Taxes | $6,119.65 (2025) |
| Strata/Maintenance Fee | $17.00 / Monthly |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Parking Total | 2 |
| Zoning | RES |
| Facing | East |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Baseboard,Electric,Heat Recovery,Radiant Floor,Wood |
| Cooling | Other |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Type | Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range Electric,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Interior Features | Closet Organizer,Dining Room,Soaker Tub,Storage,Winding Staircase |
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Patio,Lighting |
| Construction | Insulation: Ceiling,Insulation: Walls,Stucco,Wood |
| Roof | Asphalt Torch On,Wood |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
| Basement | Crawl Space,Partial |
| Laundry | In House |
| Listed Date | May 9, 2026 |
| Ownership | Strata |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres |
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 2-Piece | |
| Dining room | Main level | 15 ft x 9 ft | |
| Entrance | Main level | 9 ft x 6 ft | |
| Kitchen | Main level | 11 ft x 11 ft | |
| Laundry room | Main level | 12 ft x 5 ft | |
| Living room | Main level | 19 ft x 14 ft | |
| Patio | Main level | 12 ft x 11 ft |
Building Details
Additional Information
| Features | Cul-de-sac, Park setting, Private setting, Wooded area, Irregular lot size, Sloping, Other, Marine Oriented |
| Community | Pets Allowed, Family Oriented |
| View | Mountain view, Ocean view |
| Waterfront | Waterfront on ocean |
| Land Size | 7710 sqft |
| Land Access | Road access |
| Building Type | House |
| Interior Size | 2274 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |