255 Government St, Victoria

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.

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Feature Sheet

General Info:

Property Type:: Residential

Type:: Single Family Residence

Year built:: 1892 (Age: 134)

Close Price Lease Total:: Signup

Existing Lease Expiry:: Signup

Living Area:: 2,830 sq. ft.263 m2

Main Building Living Area:: 2,830 sq. ft.263 m2

Listing General Location:: Vi James Bay, Victoria

Bedrooms:: 3

Bathrooms:: 3.0 (Full:-/Half:-)

Lot Size:: 6,000 sq. ft.557 m2

Kitchens:: 1

Home Style:: Character, Heritage

Taxes:: Signup

Additional Info:

Building Features:: Basement, Transit Nearby

Construction:: Brick, Wood

New Construction:: No

Basement:: Crawl Space, Not Full Height

Foundation:: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter

Roof:: Asphalt Shingle

Levels:: 2

Other Structures:: Gazebo, Storage Shed

Ceiling Heights:: Signup

Floor finish:: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Total Building Area:: 3,266 sq. ft.303 m2

Total Unfinished Area:: 436 sq. ft.40.5 m2

Commercial Area:: Signup

# Bedrooms or Dens Total:: 3

# Main Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Second Level Bedrooms:: 3

# Third Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Lower Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Other Level Bedrooms:: 0

# Main Level Bathrooms:: 1

# Second Level Bathrooms:: 2

# Third Level Bathrooms:: 0

# Lower Level Bathrooms:: 0

# Other Level Bathrooms:: 0

# Main Level Kitchens:: 1

# Second Level Kitchens:: 0

# Third Level Kitchens:: 0

# Lower Level Kitchens:: 0

# Other Level Kitchens:: 0

Living Area Lower Floor:: 0 sq. ft.0 m2

Living Area Main Floor:: 1,228 sq. ft.114 m2

Living Area Other Floor:: 0 sq. ft.0 m2

Living Area 2nd Floor:: 1,250 sq. ft.116 m2

Living Area 3rd Floor:: 352 sq. ft.32.7 m2

Fireplaces:: 2

Fireplace Details:: Gas, Living Room, Other

Laundry Features:: In House

Water supply:: Municipal

Sewer:: Sewer Connected

Cooling:: None

Heating:: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Fireplace:: Yes

Warranty:: No

More Info Available:

Pending Date:: Signup

Appliances Included:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Dining/Living Combo, French Doors, Soaker Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Window Features:

Bay Window(s), Blinds, Skylight(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Window Coverings

Exterior Features:

Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full, Garden, Lighting, Low Maintenance Yard, Security System, Sprinkler System

View:

City

Directions:

Corner of Government Street and Avalon Road

Entry Location:

Main Level

Minimum Age:

BBQ Allowed:

Yes

Smoking Bylaw:

Rent Allowed:

Unrestricted

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Main Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Bathrooms:

Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other

Main Floor

2nd Floor

Financial Info:

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Assessment year:: Signup

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Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:: Signup

Goodwill Approx. Value:: Signup

Gross Income:: Signup

Net Operating Income:: Signup

Association Fee:: Signup

Association Fee Frequency:: Signup

Legal Info:

Jurisdiction name:: City of Victoria

Legal Description:: Signup

Accessibility:: Ground Level Main Floor

Other Details:

Units in Building:: Signup

Units in Community:: Signup

Number of 2 piece baths:: 1

Number of 3 piece baths:: 1

Number of 4 piece baths:: 0

Number of 5 piece baths:: 0

Number of 2 piece Ensuites:: 0

Number of 3 piece Ensuites:: 0

Number of 4 piece Ensuites:: 1

Other Equipment:: Security System

Property Condition:: Resale, Updated/Remodeled

Land Info:

Utilities:: Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Recycling

Exposure / Faces:: West

Layout:: Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)

Lot Site Features:: Central Location, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk