1996 Ferndale Rd
Saanich, BC V8N2Y6
$4,208,800
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 0.96 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $15,493.15
Interior
- Heating
- Natural gas, Solar, Hot Water
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (2)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view, Ocean view
Parking
- Total spaces
- 8
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Patio | Lower level | — |
| Storage | Main level | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Storage | Lower level | — |
| Storage | Lower level | — |
| Utility room | Lower level | — |
| Storage | Lower level | — |
| Utility room | Lower level | — |
| Workshop | Lower level | — |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Lower level | — |
| Kitchen | Lower level | — |
| Living room | Lower level | — |
| Other | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Hobby room | Main level | — |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Ensuite | Main level | 5-Piece |
| Bathroom | Main level | 2-Piece |
| Indoor Pool Room | Main level | — |
| Recreation room | Main level | — |
| Storage | Main level | — |
| Laundry room | Main level | — |
| Family room | Main level | — |
| Dining nook | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | — |
| Pantry | Main level | — |
| Living room | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | — |
| Entrance | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 3-Piece |
| Other | Lower level | — |
| Storage | Lower level | — |
| Bedroom | Lower level | — |
| Entrance | Lower level | — |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1031261
- Listed
- April 8, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 145 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Sotheby's International Realty Canada · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Local Treasure. One of the region’s pre-eminent mid-century modern landmarks perched on a 1-acre private property with dramatic ocean views. Centrally located, this substantial, one-of-a-kind masterpiece was designed by architect Bob Punderson and was erected in 1964 by skilled artisans to exacting standards using the best of materials including; black walnut, teak and white oak. The wrap-around driveway meets the house at the grand porte corchere and entrance. A 6,600 sq.ft entertainer’s dream flows seamlessly on one level with all principal rooms enjoying panoramic views. There is extensive custom cabinetry throughout the home and the living room boasts a sleek travertine fireplace. The large dining room features a hand painted Chinoiserie. Central to the home is the chefs kitchen with espresso coloured granite countertops, teak cabinetry and an indoor barbecue. The adjoining family room has its own fireplace and windows to a massive solarium with indoor pool which has a new Dryotron to recycle energy and dehumidify. There are 4 bedrooms with the option of a home office with separate entrance or private in-law suite. Extensive outdoor living areas include a hot tub oasis and over 1,600 sq. ft of patios. There is space for the addition of a garden suite too. The homes historic significance remains intact while benefitting from extensive upgrades by the current custodians including, rift-sawn white oak floors, all mechanical and electrical systems, newer roof, double paned windows, upgraded insulation, solar panels, the addition of an elevator, plus more. Mature landscaping blooms from March through July, and there are a variety of large trees and a climate-controlled greenhouse. Hollywood-style, private living in the city, with quick access to shopping, schools at every level, and numerous parks. Minutes to Downtown Victoria and the university. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$631/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Gordon Head average
$622/sqft
27 active listing(s)
Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.
Location Insights
Weather
Nearest station: Victoria (University of)
13°C
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Humidity 83%
Wind WNW 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
13°
Wednesday
15°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
15°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
117,735
(2021 Census)
+3.1% since 2016
Density: 1,136.5/km²
Dwellings: 50,064
Median household income: $93,000
After-tax: $83,000
Immigrant population: 22.5%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- China3.5% · 4,110
- United Kingdom3.2% · 3,760
- India2.3% · 2,650
- Philippines1.7% · 1,995
- United States of America1.4% · 1,655
- Germany0.6% · 730
- Hong Kong0.6% · 720
- Viet Nam0.5% · 540
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
11
1/9 categories nearby
Transit
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Not enough data yet
How this is calculated
Amenities: points awarded per category (restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, shopping, gyms, pharmacies, banks/ATMs, healthcare) based on distance to the nearest one — 3 points under 200m, 2 points under 500m, 1 point under 800m — summed across all 9 categories and scaled to 0–100.
Transit: based on the number of transit stops within 800m and their mode (SkyTrain weighted highest, then streetcar/ferry, then bus). This reflects stop type and count only — our data doesn't include how often a route actually runs, so frequency is never factored in.
Both scores depend on how much of the surrounding area has been synced from OpenStreetMap and TransLink's GTFS feed. A lower score can mean fewer amenities nearby, or simply that this area hasn't been fully synced yet — not a confident measurement of the location itself.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elementary | Elementary | 649 m |
| Torquay Elementary | Elementary | 1.2 km |
| ArtsCalibre Academy(Independent) | Elementary/Middle | 1.5 km |
| Gordon Head Middle School | Elementary | 1.8 km |
| Maria Montessori Academy(Independent) | Elementary | 2.0 km |
| Lambrick Park Secondary | Secondary | 2.0 km |
| Arbutus Global Middle School | Elementary | 2.1 km |
| Mount Douglas Secondary | Secondary | 2.2 km |
Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.
Nearby Transit
No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.
Nearby Places
Parks (5+)
- Ferndale Forest Park141 m
- Unnamed204 m
- Casa Marcia Park268 m
- Unnamed327 m
- Vantreight Park334 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Victoria (SD61)
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