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Residential

$2,175,000
255 Government St, Victoria, BC

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255 Government St, Victoria, BC

Price

$2,175,000

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Square Feet

2,830

Property Description

Welcome to Arcadia – a heritage-designated Victorian Queen Anne residence built by craftsman-owner Frederick Sherborne in 1892. This timeless home blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Meticulously maintained, extensively restored, and seismically upgraded with 200 AMP service & forced air gas heat. Fully fenced & gated, designer landscaped sanctuary with flagstone dual driveway for parking. Charming detached studio/workshop. Grand living & dining rooms feature bay windows, 11-ft ceilings, period-inspired lighting & 2 gas fireplaces. Chef’s kitchen with oversized island, 2 stoves, dual dishwasher & marble counters—perfect for entertaining while blending old-world charm with modern convenience. French doors lead to wraparound porches & patios. Upstairs offers a spacious primary with vaulted ceiling, luxurious ensuite, plus 2 bedrooms & bath. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Victoria’s history in the heart of James Bay with Walk Score 99—this is a Walker’s Paradise.

Room Details

Bathroom

Level: Main level

Dimensions: 10\' x 8\'

Bonus Room

Level: Main level

Dimensions: 9 ft x 5 ft
Size: 5 ft × 9 ft

Dining room

Level: Main level

Dimensions: 16\' x 15\'

Entrance

Level: Main level

Dimensions: 19\' x 8\'

Entrance

Level: Main level

Dimensions: 8\' x 3\'

Kitchen

Level: Main level

Dimensions: 21\' x 15\'

Living room

Level: Main level

Dimensions: 18 ft x Measurements not available
Size: Length: 18 ft
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Property Details

MLS® Number: 1041074
Property Type: Residential
Property Subtype: Single Family Detached
Status: Active
Lot Size: 0.14 acres
Area: Victoria - Vi James Bay
Annual Tax: $9,345 (2026)
Days on Market: 1 days

Additional Property Details

Building Type: House
Construction Date: 1892
Interior Size: 2830 sqft
Cooling: None
View: City view

Property Features & Amenities

Features: Central location, Level lot, Corner Site, Other, Rectangular

Parking & Land Details

Parking Spaces: 4
Land Size: 6000 sqft
Land Access: Road access
Acreage: false

Landscape & Property Information

Irregular Land Size: 6000
Ownership Type: Freehold
Transaction Type: For sale

MLS® Number

1041074

Property Photos

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Property Location

255 Government St, Victoria, BC

Listed by Pemberton Holmes Ltd - Sidney

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