Oak Bay Waterfront Real Estate

Locally known as “behind the tweed curtain” in homage to original British development of the area, Oak Bay is a Victoria municipality challenging stereotypes and offering alternatives. Oak Bay is both established and innovating, and maintains an easy hospitality in keeping with the inclusive community atmosphere.

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This desirable heritage neighbourhood located just 4 kilometres from downtown Victoria has a distinct British influence that has been maintained over generations. This influence is so powerful that even today, Oak Bay is locally referred to as ‘behind the tweed curtain’! Despite its age and repute, this neighbourhood continues to be innovating and maintains an inclusive and vibrant residential and commercial community. Unlike many North American neighbourhoods, Oak Bay was designed using a British ‘high street’ model creating a neighbourhood village on the main street, Oak Bay Avenue, comprising important daily commercial business such as banks and grocery stores as well as specialty boutiques, wellness centres, cafes, restaurants and more! Radiating outward from Oak Bay Avenue are beautiful green spaces, stunning beaches, exclusive recreation clubs, oceanfront resorts, top-tier public and private schools and premium assisted-living facilities. While this area is generally known for its higher real estate price tag, affluent clients looking to invest in this elegant borough of Victoria can find single-family homes on idyllic streets, high-end condos, and stunning oceanfront homes.

3175 Beach Dr

OB Uplands Oak Bay V8R 6L7

$27,999,000

Residential beds: 12 baths: 10.0 14,629 sq. ft. built: 1913

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Active

Prop. Type:

Residential

MLS® Num:

1024635

Bedrooms:

12

Bathrooms:

10

Year Built:

1913

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A landmark waterfront estate in Uplands, 3175 Beach Dr "Riffington" is a rare offering of architectural & cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by Philip A. Jullien as the original Uplands show home, the residence reflects Tudor Revival architecture with a French Renaissance–style music room. Thoughtfully sited to capture ocean views and Mt. Baker, the home rests on park-like grounds inspired by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living, hosted the British Royal Family on multiple occasions & served as the U.S. Consul’s residence (1928–1942). The 4 level main home spans 12,400 sq ft w/ 9 beds, 7 baths, 10 fireplaces, a two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, and ocean-facing patios. The estate also includes a carriage house, seaside cottage, waterfront pavilion, private dock w/ large boat moorage, veg garden, Japanese pond & grounds minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club—an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada’s most prestigious enclaves.

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Sales Brochure

General Info:

Property Type:

Residential

Type:

Single Family Residence

Year built:

1913 (Age: 113)

Living Area:

14,629 sq. ft.1,359 m2

Auxiliary Building Living Area:

2,215 sq. ft.206 m2

Main Building Living Area:

12,414 sq. ft.1,153 m2

Listing General Location:

OB Uplands, Oak Bay

Bedrooms:

12

Bathrooms:

10.0 (Full:-/Half:-)

Lot Size:

3.23 acre(s)1.31 hectare(s)

Kitchens:

1

Home Style:

Arts & Crafts, Character, Heritage, Tudor

Additional Info:

Construction:

Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Wood

Basement:

Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows

Foundation:

Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Roof:

Shake, Wood, Other

Other Structures:

Greenhouse, Guest Accommodations, Storage Shed, Workshop

Floor finish:

Carpet, Cork, Hardwood, Tile

Total Building Area:

16,543 sq. ft.1,537 m2

Total Unfinished Area:

1,914 sq. ft.178 m2

# Bedrooms or Dens Total:

12

# Main Level Bedrooms:

1

# Second Level Bedrooms:

6

# Third Level Bedrooms:

2

# Lower Level Bedrooms:

0

# Other Level Bedrooms:

3

# Main Level Bathrooms:

1

# Second Level Bathrooms:

4

# Third Level Bathrooms:

1

# Lower Level Bathrooms:

1

# Other Level Bathrooms:

3

# Main Level Kitchens:

1

# Second Level Kitchens:

0

# Third Level Kitchens:

0

# Lower Level Kitchens:

0

# Other Level Kitchens:

0

Living Area Lower Floor:

1,760 sq. ft.164 m2

Living Area Main Floor:

4,202 sq. ft.390 m2

Living Area Other Floor:

2,215 sq. ft.206 m2

Living Area 2nd Floor:

4,200 sq. ft.390 m2

Living Area 3rd Floor:

2,252 sq. ft.209 m2

Fireplaces:

10

Fireplace Details:

Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning

Laundry Features:

In House

Water supply:

Municipal

Sewer:

Sewer Connected

Additional Accommodations:

Exists

Cooling:

None

Heating:

Baseboard, Electric, Oil, Radiant Floor, Other

Fireplace:

Yes

Appliances Included:

Dishwasher, Dryer, F/S/W/D, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features:

Cathedral Entry, Dining Room, Eating Area, Soaker Tub, Storage, Wine Storage, Workshop

Window Features:

Garden Window(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Wood Frames

Exterior Features:

Balcony, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Garden, Lighting, Security System, Sprinkler System, Water Feature

View:

Mountain(s), Ocean

Waterfront Features:

Ocean Front

Entry Location:

Main Level

Minimum Age:

0

BBQ Allowed:

Yes

Smoking Bylaw:

No

Rent Allowed:

Unrestricted

Legal Info:

Jurisdiction name:

District of Oak Bay

Zoning:

R1

Accessibility:

Ground Level Main Floor

Other Details:

Number of 2 piece baths:

3

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:

3

Occupancy:

Owner

Property Condition:

Contact List Licensee

Land Info:

Utilities:

Natural Gas Available

Exposure / Faces:

West

Layout:

Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)

Lot Site Features:

Acreage, Dock/Moorage, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Foreshore Rights, Gated Community, Irregular Lot, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Southern Exposure, Walk on Waterfront

Attached Garage:

No

Carport Spaces:

0

Garage Spaces:

3

Garage:

Yes

Parking Features:

Additional Parking, Detached, Driveway, Garage Triple, Guest, Open, RV Access/Parking

Total Parking Spaces:

10

Road Frontage Type:

Marine

Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Info:

Date Listed:

Jan 29, 2026

Original Price:

2.7999E7

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Data was last updated May 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM (UTC)

Area Statistics

Listings on market:

13

Avg list price:

$4,950,000

Min list price:

$2,795,000

Max list price:

$27,999,000

Avg days on market:

52

Min days on market:

8

Max days on market:

92

Avg price per sq.ft.:

$900.47

These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in OB Uplands. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.

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