Hobbs*
Phone Andrew
752 Douglas St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 3M6
Details
| Address | 643 Southwood Dr |
| Area | Highlands |
| Sub Area | Western Highlands |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Price | $2,999,900 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 9 |
| Floor Space | 7540 Square Feet |
| Lot Size | 144184.00 Square Feet |
| Waterfront | No |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Taxes | $8,745 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| MLS® # | 1033516 |
Tucked away at the end of a quiet country lane, this 3.31-acre Highlands estate offers a rare combination of absolute privacy and modern luxury, situated just 25 minutes from downtown Victoria and minutes from Costco and local dining. Custom-built in 2018 to the highest architectural standards, the nearly 7,600 sq ft residence greets you with grand 10-foot coffered ceilings and rich Black Walnut flooring. The heart of the home is a chef’s dream kitchen, featuring solid quartzite countertops, illuminated cabinetry, and a professional appliance suite including a 48” Wolf gas range, Sub-Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, and built-in coffee station. Entertain in the formal dining room or the sophisticated climate-controlled wine cellar and tasting room. The main-level West Wing is dedicated to the primary suite, offering a Victorian gas fireplace and a spa-inspired ensuite finished in Calacatta Gold marble with heated floors and a freestanding soaker tub. The upper levels provide immense flexibility with an expansive rec room, private office, and a fully finished 1,500+ sq ft top-floor loft—perfect for a creative studio or guest wing. For extended family or rental potential, the lower level features a high-end European-style nanny suite with separate access. The exterior is a masterpiece of its own, featuring a wrap-around veranda and an expansive brick-paved terrace anchored by a tranquil tiered rock waterfall, all backing directly onto Park with easy access to Gowlland Tod Park. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will prize the two detached shops totaling 1,600 sq ft of workspace, both equipped with power and additional living/studio space above. Engineered for excellence with a 400-amp service, three energy-efficient heat pumps, and a fully paved driveway, this estate is a world-class retreat that spares no expense. Discover the pinnacle of Highlands living where architectural charm meets the serenity of the Pacific Northwest forest. Call Now "What a difference a Day makes"
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About
Andrew Hobbs*
Andrew is an exceptionally well-versed Realtor, having helped over 250 clients purchase and sell properties and real estate investments, including condos, townhomes, houses, duplexes, multi-plexes, commercial strata, and even one hobby farm! He has facilitated condo sales in almost every prominent building in downtown Victoria and the surrounding area. Andrew has been an MLS Award winner since 2009, and an MLS Gold and Silver Award winner from 2010 until present
Besides being a Realtor, Andrew is also a certified French teacher and chess guru. He taught high school English in Paris from 1997-1998 and then, after moving to Taiwan to study Mandarin in 1999, he opened and ran a chess school in Taiwan from 2003-2008. (It’s still open and running today!)
Andrew and his wife Shu-Hui have two children, Jasmine and Joshua, and together, they enjoy camping, hiking, and cycling all over Vancouver Island. He still enjoys teaching languages, chess, and tennis, but most of his efforts are spent on teaching his kids, but he has taught (and will in the future) volunteer chess classes at Oaklands.
Since 2009, the Hobbs family has sponsored a boy name Abel in Malawi through SOS Children’s Villages. Over the course of his time as a Realtor, Andrew has donated to BC Cancer Foundation and their Ride to Conquer Cancer, MS Society of Canada, Operation Smile, Canadian Mental Health Association (Ride, Don’t Hide), and Alberta Fires Relief.
*Personal Real Estate Corp
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