ongview Manor - An impressive and charming authentic Tudor Style home set in a secluded 34.6 acres (14 hectare) property on the western side of Mount Newton in the Municipality of Central Saanich. The home is approached off a quiet rural road and up a long (one kilometre/0.62 mile) winding beautifully forested driveway which comes into a circular driveway at the residence.

Residence:  The charming two story home of 3616 square feet (336 square metres) with a west exposure is sited to take advantage of the breathtaking sunsets, mountain and some distant ocean views of the Saanich Inlet (views could be expanded by removing or trimming trees).  Built in 1975 the home has been well maintained and tastefully decorated with recent tasteful upgrading and modernization yet, keeping the original charm. In the building of the home the then owners imported many antiques, fittings, clay plaques, decorative pieces, solid wood front door, lantern lights, select bricks, chimney pot etc. that were retrieved from historic and notable buildings in England that were being dismantled.  They also used some beams, timbers and wide plank flooring that were retrieved from a local historic farm building.  The interior features wide planked floors, hand adzed beams, high and vaulted ceilings, large brick fireplaces; leaded windows, French doors, spacious rooms, textured finished walls.  The asymmetric exterior features heavy timbers, cedar shake roof, stucco and brick finishes plus dormers and balconies. There are four bedrooms (master with en-suite 5 piece bathroom), three bathrooms, two bedrooms (master and second with balconies), two large fireplaces (living and family rooms), large living room opening onto patio, separate dining area, family room area, modern country kitchen and an inviting eating area opening onto a west patio.  See Floor Plans below.

Property: The park-like property of 34.6 acres (14 hectares) +/- (see site plan below) mostly in its natural wooded state has roads and trails throughout. The area immediately about the home is informally landscaped which blends into the wooded area.  The land is gradually sloping up from the main country access road to the house site area which is mostly cleared and level then the property has at gently sloped up into another wooded area.  The property is bright and sunny with a great variety of mature trees (cedar, fir, arbutus (aka madrona), oak, maple, and dogwood), native plants and flowers.  There is a seasonal stream running through the north side of the property plus there is a small pond, two meadow areas and a riding ring.  There is a variety of wildlife (nothing dangerous) and birdlife including majestic eagles. The property is not in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Cottage/Studio:  A rustic self contained cottage/studio of one level with loft area being 908 square foot (84.4 square metre). Suitable for guests, family, staff or as a studio/office.

Garages: Two garages - One single attached to the residence and a separate three car plus storage being 798 square feet (74 square metres)

Stables: Stables/Barn of 340 square feet (32 square metres) having three stalls plus hay loft opening onto a large paddock area. The property is suitable for a few horses having trails plus the general area of Mt. Newton has a number of horse trails.

Riding Ring:  A professional size well drained riding ring of 40 metres x 20 metres situated a short distance from the barn paddock area

Services:  Domestic Water - Drilled well of 360 feet (110 metres) +/-
                 (recent upgrades). Delivering 4 gallons per minute (18.2 litres
                  per minute) +/-. Cistern storage 3000 gallons (13,638 litres)+/-
                  Spring - Water rights to “Ross Spring” 1000 gallons (4546
                  litres) per day - riparian water licence
                  Sewer - Septic System (over size)
                  Electrical - 200 amps (under ground hydro)
 
Heating and Hot Water:  Electric base board & Convectair heaters. Plus some radiant in-floor bathroom heating. Two electric hot water heaters.

Location: Located on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula on the western side of Mount Newton in an area of fine homes!  The property is situated in the Municipality of Central Saanich (population about 16,000) and is close to shopping (Brentwood Bay and Saanichton), two golf courses, schools, hospital and small marinas. Ferries (Vancouver, Gulf Islands, Washington State); major marinas; Airport and Town of Sidney (Population of 10,500) are about a 15-minute drive away.  The property is situated about 23 kilometres (14.3 miles) north of Victoria - the Capital of British Columbia.

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