4005 Locarno Lane
Saanich, BC V8N3Z9
$1,988,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 18,544 square feet
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $9,906.26
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Forced air, Natural gas
- Cooling / A/C
- Wall unit
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Parking
- Total spaces
- 4
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony | Second level | 7'6 x 6'9 |
| Ensuite | Second level | 5-Piece |
| Primary Bedroom | Second level | 14'2 x 15'1 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 7'9 |
| Pantry | Main level | 14'6 x 7'6 |
| Pantry | Main level | 5'4 x 8'1 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 13'8 x 20'8 |
| Living room | Main level | 14'3 |
| Dining room | Main level | 9'3 x 14'9 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 4-Piece |
| Bedroom | Main level | 14'5 x 9'5 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'5 x 15'2 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'4 x 13'9 |
| Entrance | Main level | 13'5 x 7'6 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1038604
- Listed
- June 8, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 84 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Camosun · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Tucked away on a quiet Arbutus lane just moments from the shoreline, this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of timeless architecture, mature gardens, and coastal living. Originally designed by renowned architect Pamela Charlesworth and extensively renovated in 2000, the home has been thoughtfully refined into a private retreat where nearly every room enjoys picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. The property is defined by its extraordinary gardens—an irreplaceable collection of mature roses, clematis, rhododendrons, specimen trees, and layered perennial plantings that create year-round beauty and remarkable privacy. Winding pathways, intimate sitting areas, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces invite both quiet reflection and effortless entertaining, while the seamless connection between home and garden creates a lifestyle rarely found today. Designed for comfortable everyday living, the main level offers spacious principal rooms, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, providing the ease of predominantly single-level living. Upstairs, a private primary retreat serves as a peaceful sanctuary complete with a dressing room and luxurious five-piece ensuite overlooking the gardens below. Beyond its beauty, the property represents decades of thoughtful stewardship. Established garden layering, succession planting, mature specimen plantings, and comprehensive irrigation infrastructure have created a landscape that would take generations to recreate. Located just steps from the beach and minutes from the University of Victoria, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that offers both privacy and convenience in one of Victoria’s most sought-after coastal neighbourhoods. Properties of this calibre are increasingly difficult to find, combining architectural pedigree, established grounds, and an exceptional lifestyle setting. A home to be enjoyed today and appreciated for generations to come. (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$748/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Arbutus average
$692/sqft
7 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
—
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arbutus Global Middle School | Elementary | 511 m |
| Frank Hobbs Elementary | Elementary | 955 m |
| Maria Montessori Academy(Independent) | Elementary | 1.3 km |
| Mount Douglas Secondary | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Elementary | 1.6 km |
| ArtsCalibre Academy(Independent) | Elementary/Middle | 1.8 km |
| Campus View Elementary | Elementary | 1.8 km |
| Torquay Elementary | Elementary | 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+)
- Hollydene Park261 m
- Unnamed389 m
- Haro Woods Park511 m
- Montague Park666 m
- Arbutus Cove Park714 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Victoria (SD61)
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