$2,295,000 · Private sunny acreage with house and workshops in Rural Saanich

This exceptionally sunny and private residence is on five low-maintenance acres on Excelsior Road, which is a quiet cul-de-sac in Rural Saanich. The house itself was built on the highest point to make the most of the sunshine and the expansive views from the Coastal Range to the Malahat. We are surrounded by other large wooded properties and fifty acres of natural parkland, and yet we're within easy reach of shops, restaurants, the ferries, and the airport. Sadly, after nearly a quarter of a century in our hill-top retreat, it's time for us to move on. Over the years, we have updated, improved, replaced, or renovated almost everything to a high standard and with an eye for detail. The result is a comfortable, timeless, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient home. Recent work includes new windows, Hardie siding, steel roofing, hardwood flooring, custom kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, fully ducted heat pumps on both levels, high-efficiency wood-burning fireplaces, and the well and septic field have been renewed too. The entrance terrace and numerous decks have seasonal screens to provide shade and exclude insects. The house is complemented by a double garage, a 1,148 square foot workshop with its own 200 amp supply, a 339 square foot studio/workshop, and various garden and wood sheds. These offer endless opportunities for hobbies, home businesses, and other interests. Coming home form the noise and bustle of urban life to a natural retreat bathed in sunshine and surrounded by arbutus, wildlife, and wild flowers is solace for the soul. If you value privacy, tranquility and glorious views of each sunrise and sunset, we should talk. Please note that this is not an agricultural or horse property and is not in the ALR.