This South Oak Bay beauty has been in the same family for 57 years. Leave your car, save the gas, and take a leisurely five minute stroll to Oak Bay Village with stores, a neighbourhood pub, parks & schools. Situated on one of the most beautiful streets in South Oak Bay, this craftsman character home has been in the same family for 57 years and offers all of the character so hard to find anymore with coffered ceilings, varnished wood wainscoting, exquisite built-in stained glass cabinetry, two cozy gas fireplaces in both living room and den. Main floor bath with heated floors. Upstairs offers 3 bright bedrooms (one currently being used as wet bar but easily converted back) Primary bedroom with adjoining sunroom. A fourth room can be found in the basement presently being used as a bedroom but needs TLC. A newly renovated bathroom is on the main floor, the bathroom on the top floor has the original claw foot tub. The partially finished basement and the kitchen invites your design ideas. Enjoy the west facing backyard with vegetable and flower gardens. Discover an original bomb shelter in the back garden. Recent improvements include full electrical rewiring to 200 amps, newer windows, roof, french doors off kitchen, glass cover over back deck etc. Get the full list from your Realtor. This home has been loved and cared for. Note: photos of the bedrooms on the top floor not included for privacy reasons of the tenant. Lot size from BC Assessment & room sizes from VI Standard – buyer to verify if important.