A rare and desirable offering for your consideration - a large (0.53 acres), deep garden lot with fruit trees and a myriad of plantings awaits your creative touch set amongst this established and convenient Arbutus neighbourhood, near to UVic, Cadboro Bay, local shops, walking trails, and the oceanfront. Distant views accompany the property, along with mature fir trees and a circular drive. The 1973 split level home features 3 bedrooms (primary bedroom with 3 piece E/S bathroom) on the main floor, a large living room with fireplace, adjacent dining room, kitchen, enclosed sunroom and large deck. The grade level lower lever features a large recreation room, den with fireplace, 4th bedroom, laundry and workshop. Ideal for the handyman who wishes to refurbish this classic home, create additional accommodation, hold and rent with ease, OR the developer looking for an opportunity to build new on this large, strategic property set amongst a neighbourhood of fine, established custom homes.