AVAILABLE Nov 1ST RARE opportunity to live in the owner's suite of an extensively renovated heritage home designed by Samuel Maclure. Even better, it is not even 2 blocks from Gonzales Bay beach in one of Canada's most liveable neighbourhoods. This suite has the UNIQUE option to be rented as a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom OR a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom. The price listed is for the 3 bed 2 bath, add $1000/month for the extra bed and bath. This home is so much more than just a 3 bedroom apartment in some characterless tower. In fact, this suite is about 600 more square feet than most 3 bedroom apartments, not to mention the 9 foot ceilings. (Although some people like compact living, I do not) You not only get a private deck in both the front and back yard, but a sun/mudroom in the front. The layout provides numerous areas for spending time together or finding solitude. Even the main stairwell has a landing large enough for a home office or study space, although some might prefer to use the formal dining room. Myself, I would use the lower south bedroom for an office, with full wall of south facing windows and double French doors. The fresh new kitchen will make the chef in you smile, with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove and even a wine fridge. Not a chef, well you can still make your friends jealous. Lots of natural light throughout and the sounds of nature make this an easy place to relax in (Yes; deer, squirrels, hummingbirds and more visit frequently). Of course, there is lots of opportunity to garden, should you care to. The neighbours are friendly and relaxed, people you want to stop and chat with. FREE hot water and newly installed heat pump. Covered carport stalls can be rented for $50/ month but there is lots of street parking. Mere steps to a bus stop, a short drive to UVic and a 20 minute power walk to downtown (assuming you don't stop to relax in Beacon Hill Park or sightsee along Dallas Rd). This family oriented neighbourhood is walking distance to most anything you might need (grocery store, pub, coffee shops, drugstore/post office, hardware store, flower shop etc.) The other tenants in the home are very pleasant respectful people, as are the neighbours. This is truly a place to live your best life. THE FINE PRINT No dogs, no exceptions. Cats with pet deposit. I care that my tenants get along, so I check reference VERY carefully. More importantly to you, so that we can chat and make sure this home meets all your needs, please message me your phone number and suggest some times to call. Contact me today to make sure you don't miss out!