About 317 Bessborough Close
Waterfront, Architecturally Significant home on a private west facing cove off Esquimalt Harbour, designed by the Modernism & pioneer West Coast style architect Alan J. Hodgson. Sweeping curves, bold angles & a spectacular nautilus inspired central staircase. On main level the kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, granite countertops,walk-in pantry & laundry, flowing seamlessly into a sun-drenched dining room w/ floor-to-ceiling windows framing mature arbutus against the harbour water views. Living room has wood-burning fireplace & built-in shelving. Upstairs the primary suite captures the views! & offers a deck, walk-in closet, ensuite bath with soaker tub & ocean views. 2nd bedroom has ensuite, walk-in closet & deck. Up again to a light-filled bedroom, studio or office. Main level garage. High crawl space for great storage. Direct beach access for swimming, kayaking & more. Artistic grounds honour indigenous flora w/front yard lighting makes dusk at Bessborough something to behold.
Features of 317 Bessborough Close
| MLS® # | 1036070 |
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| Price | $1,860,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Square Footage | 2,274 |
| Acres | 0.17 |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Detached |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 317 Bessborough Close |
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| Area | VR View Royal |
| City | View Royal |
| County | Capital Regional District |
| Province | BC |
| Postal Code | V9B 3M3 |
Amenities
| Amenities | Private Drive/Road |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Cable To Lot, Electricity To Lot, Garbage, Phone Available, Recycling |
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Parking | Attached, Driveway, Garage |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| View | Mountain(s), Ocean |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Ocean |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Closet Organizer, Dining Room, Soaker Tub, Storage, Winding Staircase |
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| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Heat Recovery, Radiant Floor, Wood |
| Cooling | Other |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Living Room, Wood Burning |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Patio, Lighting |
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| Roof | Asphalt Torch On, Wood |
| Construction | Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Stucco, Wood |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 8th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 124 |
| Zoning | RES |
| Strata Fee | $17 |
| Strata Fee Frequency | Monthly |
Listing Details
| Office | Sotheby's International Realty Canada |
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