1648 Rockland Ave | $2,695,000 | MLS® 1043595
Andrew Hobbs* Agent Photo
Andrew
Hobbs*
P. (250) 380-3933
 Phone Andrew
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
752 Douglas St
 Victoria, BC
 Canada V8W 3M6
MLS® 1043595

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Address 1648 Rockland Ave
AreaVictoria
Sub AreaRockland
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$2,695,000
Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Floor Space4091 Square Feet
Lot Size20187.00 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1894
Taxes $12,756
Tax Year2026
MLS® #1043595

A rare opportunity to own one of Victoria's treasured heritage residences in the heart of prestigious Rockland. Built circa 1894 and attributed to renowned architect Francis M. Rattenbury, this exceptional home seamlessly blends timeless character with comfortable everyday living. Rich in history and once home to many notable figures, this remarkable residence offers over a century of architectural elegance surrounded by spectacular gardens. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, inviting formal living and dining rooms, a den, charming sitting room, and a light-filled artist's studio offering endless possibilities for creative pursuits, a home office, or guest accommodation. Original character details, generous principal rooms, and beautiful garden views create an atmosphere that is both refined and welcoming. Outside, the meticulously curated gardens provide exceptional privacy and a tranquil setting for entertaining or quiet reflection. Situated on one of Victoria's most iconic tree-lined streets, just moments from Government House, downtown, Cook Street Village, Dallas Road, parks, and excellent schools. Whether your vision is to preserve this remarkable residence for generations to come or explore the possibilities offered by the generous lot and future development potential (buyer to verify), opportunities of this caliber are exceptionally rare.

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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