5 Luxury Homes in Oak Bay, Victoria, and Lions Bay

In the heart of South Oak Bay, 2194 Central Avenue pairs classic charm with thoughtful modern upgrades across bright, well-planned living space. A welcoming front porch leads into spacious living and dining rooms, while the renovated kitchen anchors the main level with quartz countertops, a gas cooktop, and a sunny eating nook. From here, step down to an expansive 34′ patio and a fully fenced backyard—an easy setting for outdoor living and play. Upstairs, a generous primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and 2-piece ensuite, joined by two additional bedrooms. The lower level adds welcome flexibility with two more bedrooms, a full bath, laundry room, mudroom, ample storage, and practical everyday flow. A detached 20′ x 17′ garage completes the layout, with beaches, parks, the Avenue, and top schools just steps away.

A study in contemporary design, this meticulously renovated Kelvin Grove home frames sweeping views over Howe Sound. The emphasis is on luxury modern finishes, creating a crisp, current backdrop for daily life and entertaining alike. Set in Lions Bay, the address places you in a quiet coastal community where the landscape takes center stage, and the home’s outlook becomes part of the rhythm of the day—morning light off the water, shifting weather rolling across the Sound, and evenings defined by the horizon. Thoughtfully updated throughout, it balances a polished, modern sensibility with the calm presence of its setting, offering a refined retreat that still feels connected to the outdoors. Here, the view isn’t a moment; it’s the atmosphere you live with.

In the heart of James Bay, Arcadia is a heritage-designated Victorian Queen Anne residence built by craftsman-owner Frederick Thomas Sherborne in 1892 (est.), set within the Avalon-Huntington Heritage Conservation Area. “Gingerbread” exterior decoration hints at the artistry inside, where 11-foot ceilings, period-inspired lighting, glimmering chandeliers, intricate millwork, jade tile floors, and two gas fireplaces frame the main-floor living room (or parlour), dining room, and kitchen. Upstairs, three bedrooms continue the home’s quiet romance. Modern confidence comes through in seismic upgrading, replumbing and rewiring, 200-amp electrical service, forced-air heat, and a security system. The chef’s kitchen—oversized island, two gas ovens, dual dishwashers, ice maker, and wine fridge—sets the stage for entertaining, while French doors open to wraparound porches and patios. A fully fenced, professionally landscaped yard adds privacy and ample parking, plus a detached single-car garage used as a studio, gym, and workshop—an enduring refuge with a walkable city life just beyond the gate.

Steps from the shoreline in prestigious Cordova Bay, this French-inspired farmhouse brings old-world character to a distinctly West Coast setting. Built with stone and pumice, the home feels quietly substantial, yet bright and open where it counts: the great room rises to 14-foot beamed ceilings, anchored by a granite fireplace and framed by a cathedral window. In the farmhouse kitchen, an Aga stove sets the tone for slow mornings and shared dinners, with doors opening to a sun-drenched deck and ocean views stretching to the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker. A fully self-contained lower-level suite adds welcome flexibility for extended family or rental income, while a detached one-bedroom studio with loft offers space for guests, work, or creative pursuits. Lush gardens and winding paths complete the private retreat.

Steps from Willows Beach in Oak Bay, this thoughtfully upgraded 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom family home pairs timeless character with modern comfort. Extensively renovated, it’s designed for everyday ease while keeping the warmth and familiarity that make a house feel lived-in from the start. Outside, a beautifully landscaped 9,000 sq ft lot creates a calm backdrop for morning coffee or unhurried afternoons at home. The location anchors a distinctly Oak Bay lifestyle: close to top-tier public and private schools, championship golf, and the cafés of Estevan Village. With the best of the neighbourhood within easy reach, daily life here can move effortlessly between shoreline walks, school drop-offs, and a relaxed stop for coffee—then back home again.