317 Bessborough Close, View Royal
VR View Royal · Single Family Residence · MLS® 1036070 · Listed May 8, 2026
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.
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Interior | 2,274 sqft |
| Lot Size | 7,710.12 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Marina Nearby, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Serviced, Sloped, Walk on Waterfront, Wooded |
| Parking | 3 spaces (1 garage) |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Heat Recovery, Radiant Floor, Wood |
| Basement | Crawl Space, Partial |
| Exterior | Insulation: Ceiling, Insulation: Walls, Stucco, Wood |
| Roof | Asphalt Torch On, Wood |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood, Tile |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Taxes | $6,516.57 (2026) |
| Strata Fee | $17/mo |
| Pets | Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK |
| Parking Type | Attached, Driveway, Garage |
| Amenities | Private Drive/Road |
| Extras | Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer |
| MLS® # | 1036070 |
| Brokerage | Sotheby's International Realty Canada |
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It is listed at $1,860,000.
A Single Family Residence in VR View Royal, View Royal with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,274 sqft, built in 1990.
It has 2 parking spaces.
The lot is 7,710.12 sqft (0.17 acres).
View Royal is currently a buyer's market: median sold price $525,000, 10.8 months of inventory, homes typically selling in about 47 days.
There are 18 condos for sale in View Royal right now. Browse all View Royal condos for sale to see current listings, updated daily from the MLS® system.
The median condo sold price in View Royal is $525,000, based on 53 sales over the past 12 months. The median price per square foot is $724. Compare asking prices across the condos currently for sale in View Royal.
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