A most rare offering for your consideration - a large (0.53 acres), deep garden lot with some ocean views, fruit trees and a myriad of plantings awaits your creative touch set within an established and convenient Arbutus neighbourhood, near to UVic, Cadboro Bay, local shops, walking trails, and the oceanfront. Distant ocean 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 F/P, adjacent dining room, kitchen, enclosed sunroom and large deck. The grade level lower lever features a large recreation room, den with F/P and 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.