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.
For sale
C$2,100,000
255 Government St, Victoria, BC V8V 2L1
3beds
3baths
2,830sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$742/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced and gatedDesigner landscaped sanctuaryBay windowsPeriod-inspired lightingDual dishwasherMarble countersLuxurious ensuite
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- 231 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mariann Abram Personal Real Estate Corporation,
Pemberton Holmes Ltd - Sidney
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 1041074
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining/Living Combo, French Doors, Soaker Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Skylight(s), Stained/Leaded Glass, Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space,Not Full Height
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,266
- Total interior livable area: 2,830 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Ground Level Main Floor
Features
- Levels: 2
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Low Maintenance Yard, Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Central Location, Corner Lot, Easy Access, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Serviced, Shopping Nearby
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 001071971
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Character,Heritage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Resale,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Natural Gas Connected, Recycling
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Victoria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$742/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$1,621,000
- Annual tax amount: C$9,345
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Ownership: Freehold
- Road surface type: Paved
Mariann Abram Personal Real Estate Corporation
Mariann Abram Personal Real Estate Corporation
(250) 884-6796
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/4/2026 | Price change | C$2,100,000-3.4%C$742/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | C$2,175,000C$769/sqft |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: James Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGriffin Bay SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 18 mi
- 9/10Friday Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 18 mi
- British Columbia
- Capital Regional District
- Victoria
- V8V 2L1
- James Bay
- 255 Government St
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