2086 Chaucer St, Oak Bay

This exquisite Oak Bay residence blends timeless character w/ modern luxury. Built in 1912, this Arts & Crafts style home was masterfully reimagined & expanded in 2007 to exacting standards. Every detail has been meticulously maintained, showcasing white oak hardwood floors, a charming bay window w/ built-in window seat, 2 gas fireplaces, pot lighting & custom built-ins (including a built-in entertainment/media wall with projector/screen in the media room). The expansive skylit kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring high-end appliances & generous workspace, with an adjoining bright bay/dining nook and a glazed door that leads out to the back deck. Designed for comfortable family living & effortless entertaining, the home offers media & games rooms, a multi-zoned sound system & energy-efficient geothermal heating & air exchange. With 4 beds/4 baths, the flexible floor plan includes rough-ins for a nanny/in-law suite. The back deck & private balcony off the primary suite overlook a landscaped, irrigated fenced garden with a level lawn, mature hedging and easy access from the deck via a short set of steps. Ideally situated on a quiet tree-lined street with a Walk Score of 91, the property also features a driveway and detached single-car garage. Just steps to Oak Bay Village, the Rec Centre, top-rated schools, shops & more. (id:1945)