312 Bessborough Ave
View Royal, BC V9B1T7
$1,700,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 19,602 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $9,853.92
Interior
- Heating
- Electric, Hot Water
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Ocean view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on ocean
Parking
- Total spaces
- 6
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | 11' x 26' |
| Other | Other | 25' x 25' |
| Other | Other | 12' x 16' |
| Patio | Main level | 7' x 17' |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 15' x 17' |
| Bathroom | Main level | 6' x 12' |
| Office | Main level | 5' x 7' |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11' x 11' |
| Entrance | Main level | 5' x 13' |
| Living room | Main level | 13' x 19' |
| Dining room | Main level | 10' x 13' |
| Kitchen | Main level | 9' x 14' |
| Bathroom | Main level | 5' x 6' |
| Laundry room | Main level | 8' x 11' |
| Eating area | Main level | 8' x 14' |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1044195
- Listed
- July 27, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 35 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Generation - The Neal Estate Group · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
An exceptional, versatile offering in sought-after Limekiln Cove, 2 neighbouring deep water oceanfront properties presenting a rare opportunity for redevelopment, investment or multi-generational living. 312 Bessborough Rd sits on 0.45 acres & is home to a West Coast Contemporary residence. The home is structurally sound & built to support a 2nd level, offering expansion potential. While the floorplan and design are aesthetically pleasing and the home well cared for this opportunity would be a remodellers dream with panoramic views from every room. Next door, 310 Bessborough Rd features an impressive 12,820 sqft lot. The property includes a licensed dock and is located in a Limekiln cove which provides full protection from weather. The east-facing yard enjoys all-day sun & the location at the end of a no-through street provides a secluded setting. The site offers building potential and would be well suited for level-entry living with a 1 or 2-story walkout design, or a main-level entry home with one level above and one below to fully capture the water views. A cabin, previously rented, sits close to the water and could serve as an ideal studio, office, or creative space while building. Together, these properties represent a rare development or lifestyle opportunity whether envisioned as a private family estate, redevelopment project, or two distinct waterfront holdings. Combined, they offer approximately three quarters of an acre and 240 feet of waterfront all with the rare advantage of 24/7 water access, unlike many surrounding properties that become tide-locked. Quietly tucked away along Limekiln Cove in View Royal, the location offers stunning views toward the Olympic Mountains, Esquimalt Harbour and Fisgard Lighthouse while remaining convenient minutes to Victoria General Hospital, Eagle Creek Village, recreation, and downtown Victoria. A unique chance to secure one or two exceptional properties in one of Greater Victoria’s most desirable coastal enclaves. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$1,049/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
View Royal average
$276,004/sqft
18 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: Esquimalt
14°C
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Humidity 88%
Wind NNW 7 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
13°
Wednesday
15°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
15°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
11,575
(2021 Census)
+11.2% since 2016
Density: 807.7/km²
Dwellings: 5,175
Median household income: $98,000
After-tax: $86,000
Immigrant population: 18.4%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom3.5% · 400
- India2.5% · 290
- Philippines1.3% · 145
- United States of America1% · 120
- China1% · 115
- Germany0.6% · 65
- Pakistan0.5% · 55
- Hong Kong0.4% · 45
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| View Royal Elementary | Elementary | 763 m |
| Shoreline Community Middle School | Middle | 1.3 km |
| Eagle View Elementary | Elementary | 1.5 km |
| Craigflower Elementary | Elementary | 1.8 km |
| John Stubbs Middle | Elementary | 2.3 km |
| John Stubbs Elementary | Elementary | 2.3 km |
| Crystal View Elementary | Elementary | 2.4 km |
| Brookes Westshore(Independent) | Elementary | 2.6 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 (2)
- Newstead Park · 252 Heddle Avenue318 m
- Heddle Park · 325 Island Highway480 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Victoria (SD61)
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