3175 Beach Dr
Oak Bay, BC V8R6L7
$27,999,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 3.23 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
R1
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $111,220.83
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Oil, Electric, Other, Other
- Cooling / A/C
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes (10)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- Mountain view, Ocean view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on ocean
Parking
- Total spaces
- 10
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Additional Accommodation | — |
| Bedroom | Additional Accommodation | — |
| Bedroom | Auxiliary Building | — |
| Bathroom | Additional Accommodation | X |
| Bathroom | Auxiliary Building | 4-Piece |
| Bathroom | Additional Accommodation | X |
| Utility room | Lower level | — |
| Utility room | Lower level | — |
| Unfinished Room | Lower level | — |
| Wine Cellar | Lower level | — |
| Other | Lower level | — |
| Storage | Lower level | — |
| Bathroom | Lower level | 2-Piece |
| Entrance | Lower level | — |
| Other | Lower level | — |
| Mud room | Lower level | — |
| Storage | Lower level | — |
| Recreation room | Third level | — |
| Storage | Third level | — |
| Bathroom | Third level | 2-Piece |
| Recreation room | Third level | — |
| Bedroom | Third level | — |
| Bedroom | Third level | — |
| Ensuite | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Balcony | Second level | — |
| Bathroom | Second level | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Ensuite | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Sunroom | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Ensuite | Second level | 4-Piece |
| Balcony | Second level | — |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Balcony | Second level | — |
| Sitting room | Second level | — |
| Bedroom | Second level | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Patio | Main level | — |
| Living room | Main level | — |
| Sitting room | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | — |
| Pantry | Main level | — |
| Kitchen | Main level | — |
| Entrance | Main level | — |
| Library | Main level | — |
| Laundry room | Main level | — |
| Sitting room | Main level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | — |
| Bathroom | Main level | 2-Piece |
| Entrance | Main level | — |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1024635
- Listed
- January 29, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 214 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: The Agency · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
A landmark waterfront estate in the heart of the Uplands, 3175 Beach Drive, known as Riffington, is a rare offering of architectural and cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by architect Philip A. Jullien in the Tudor Revival style, Riffington was the original show home for the Uplands development. Thoughtfully positioned to frame picturesque ocean vistas and carefully aligned views toward Mount Baker, the home sits on park-like grounds shaped by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living Magazine, visited by the British Royal Family on multiple occasions, and housed the U.S. Consul from 1928–1942, underscoring its historic prominence. The four-level main residence spans approximately 12,400 sq ft, offering 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 10 fireplaces, with grand principal rooms, a dramatic two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, ocean-facing patios, and a distinguished music room executed in the French Renaissance style. The estate includes a two-level carriage house, seaside cottage, and waterfront pavilion, a private dock and a large-boat mooring, as well as a productive vegetable garden. Just minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Riffington is an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada’s most prestigious enclaves. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$1,914/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Uplands average
$585/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: Gonzales Point
15°C
—
Humidity 76%
Wind W 10 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
19°
Tuesday night
13°
Wednesday
15°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
15°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Population
17,990
(2021 Census)
-0.6% since 2016
Density: 1,710.1/km²
Dwellings: 8,168
Median household income: $107,000
After-tax: $93,000
Immigrant population: 21.9%
Top countries of origin (% of total population)
- United Kingdom7% · 1,265
- United States of America2.9% · 515
- China1.5% · 270
- Germany0.9% · 155
- South Africa, Republic of0.5% · 85
- Netherlands0.4% · 80
- Philippines0.4% · 75
- Taiwan0.4% · 70
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
7
1/9 categories nearby
Transit
—
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ecole Willows Elementary | Elementary | 1.7 km |
| Frank Hobbs Elementary | Elementary | 2.2 km |
| Oak Bay Secondary | Secondary | 2.5 km |
| Artemis Place Secondary(Independent) | Secondary | 2.6 km |
| St. Michaels University School(Independent) | K-12 | 2.7 km |
| St Patrick's School(Independent) | Elementary | 2.7 km |
| Lansdowne Middle School | Middle | 2.7 km |
| Arbutus Global Middle School | Elementary | 3.0 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+)
- Unnamed255 m
- Loon Bay Park516 m
- Midland Circle672 m
- Uplands Park695 m
- Unnamed785 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Victoria (SD61)
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