Hobbs*
Phone Andrew
752 Douglas St
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 3M6
Details
| Address | 1698 Millstream Rd |
| Area | Highlands |
| Sub Area | Western Highlands |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Price | $2,199,000 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Floor Space | 4730 Square Feet |
| Lot Size | 87120.00 Square Feet |
| Waterfront | No |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| Taxes | $5,201 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| MLS® # | 1029243 |
Welcome to this exceptional private Highlands estate, offering over 4,700 sq.ft. of flexible living space on a peaceful 2-acre setting surrounded by mature trees and natural West Coast beauty. The custom-built 3,600 sq.ft. rancher was thoughtfully designed for true one-level living with full wheelchair accessibility, featuring wider hallways and doorways, lowered switches and windows, accessible counters, and seamless mobility throughout. The main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a dedicated office, ideal for families, multigenerational living, or working from home. Large windows bring in natural light and frame tranquil forest views, while the impressive rec room showcases vaulted ceilings with custom beams, a wall of windows, and direct access to nearly 2,000 sq.ft. of decks and patios. The spacious kitchen provides excellent storage and workspace, flowing into the dining and living areas. Multiple gathering spaces offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Year-round comfort is provided by electric baseboards, ducted heat pumps, two woodstoves, and a wood-burning fireplace insert. A standout feature is the attached 4-car garage with double workshops, perfect for hobbyists, vehicle storage, or projects. A generator shed with integrated backup power adds peace of mind. Adding exceptional versatility, the detached 1,100 sq.ft. studio includes an office/bedroom and 2-piece bathroom, making it ideal for a home business, creative studio, guest accommodation, or additional workspace. Recent upgrades include matching metal roofs on all buildings, HardiePlank siding, insulated garage doors, and two new heat pumps. A gated entrance, fencing, private well, and septic system complete this rare Highlands property, offering an outstanding combination of privacy, accessibility, functionality, and lifestyle.
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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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