Remarkable Maclure 610 Foul Bay Road
Inside This Georgian Revival Home Beats the True Maclure Heart. Originally built in 1924 for A.F. Proctor, Chief Engineer of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company, who favoured the strength of Georgian architecture yet wanted the welcoming style of homes designed by Samuel Maclure. This home uniquely incorporates architectural details from both genres. Stepping through the elegant entry of this 3,686 sq ft home you are met with Maclure s signature grand entry hall. Designed for receiving guests in the most lavish style, the hall is flanked on either side by the formal dining room with its deep wood panelling and the sunny living room with its gracious space and elegant fireplace. The living room is large enough to accommodate grand soirees and monumental family gatherings. The central space is lit by two resplendent leaded glass windows at the top of the landing. Originally exterior windows, they still stream light into the centre of the home due to a carefully located light well in the second floor sunroom. This intelligent design is given that Maclure himself was commissioned for this early addition. Nearly 100 years after its creation this home remains in immaculate condition, complete with original millwork and oak and fir floors. Designed as a home for those who appreciate the finer things, it is now, more than ever, a showcase of taste and refinement. In spite of its Heritage status (Registered but not Designated), it is completely current and up-to-date with energy efficient gas hot water heating, gas domestic hot water and updated electrical service.
If the kitchen looks familiar to you it may be because you have read one of the many articles written about this innovative solution to updating a kitchen in a heritage home. This kitchen has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens and Homes and Cottages Big Kitchen Issue. Designed by Bart Griffin and executed by Maximilian Huxley, the kitchen, which was once the dominion of servants, is now reborn to be appropriate for today s lifestyle without sacrificing any of the heritage status of the home. To accommodate the expansion, space was cleverly borrowed from the traditional butlers pantry just outside the formal dining room. This allowed for all the conveniences of a modern kitchen while retaining original windows locations and exterior walls. The grand centerpiece of the kitchen is a AGA cooker with its elegantly incorporated hood fan. Cabinetry is hand-painted face-frame wood with vintage features like leaded glass doors on the uppers and farm-house style hardware. The counters are honed black granite, reminiscent of soapstone yet much more durable. The apron-front farmhouse sink sits in front of the bright window overlooking the garden. A two-seat peninsula makes a great spot for a quick snack or for visiting the chef without being a hindrance. The custom built lowered pastry/prep counter features a wooden top and its own small ceramic sink is easy on the eye and the back. Modern conveniencies are incorporated tastefully, pot lights discretely light the space and the facing on the dishwasher and Sub-Zero fridge is matched perfectly with the cabinetry. The alternate stairwell to the second floor, originally designed for discrete comings and goings of domestic help, now serves the same purpose for family members while entertaining guests or midnight pantry raids. On the main floor is a powder room and quiet study with french doors opening to a private slate patio. A generous bonus room located off the main hall is home to a built-in office desk and cabinetry plus conveniently locates the laundry. Around the corner is the original cold storage room with wood cabinetry behind an elegant divided-light door.
The upper level of this home features three bedrooms, two complete bathrooms and a large entertainment/sunroom, all accessed off the grand upper landing. The large bathroom features a tiled floor, heritage-styled fittings, original leaded glass window and a large walk-in shower with built-in bench. The master bedroom is very spacious and has its own walk-in closet. The ensuite bathroom features a separate shower and deep soaker tub. The remaining two bedrooms are expansive and bright with warm fir flooring and picture-rail mouldings. In all rooms era-appropriate light fixtures provide illumination, some are original to the home, others have been painstakingly sourced to blend harmoniously.
The grounds are a total of 11,625 sq ft and have mature plantings and are surrounded by private hedges. A surprising bonus to this home is that it is situated on two lots but does not straddle them. The second approximately 5,164 sq ft lot is included as part of this offering and the new owner may choose to separate it at a future date without hinderance. A circular driveway makes an elegant introduction to the property and a side lane accesses the single garage. A security system ensures peace of mind. On the lower level a intimate balustraded deck located off the study is a perfect place to unwind in the evening. The upper deck is accessed from the sunroom and enjoys the same western exposure and views of the gardens. This home represents a unique part of Victoria s heritage and is one of Samuel Maclure s last commissions. This is a oneof-a-kind opportunity to own a landmark home in the heart of Victoria, close to Gonzales Beach, the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Victoria Golf Club and many other fine estates. World famous Oak Bay Village is a short distance away where you will discover wonderful shopping, dining and all essential conveniences.
step PATIO 19'8"x9'2" books DEN 14'0"x10'6" gf gf LIVING 26'10"x19'11" ceiling height:9'0" books 2-pce 5'11"x5'0" FOYER 14'1"x7'11" up ENTRY 11'6"x8'9" PORCH 5'8"x5'3" LAUNDRY 11'10"x7'4" desk PATIO 15'6"x5'1" step OFFICE 8'4"x4'0" W.I. 5'11"x5'1" up dn EATING AREA 8'3"x8'0" built-in table fp DECK dn 7'9"x5'5" DINING 17'5"x14'8" MAIN FLOOR 1995 SQ.FT fg dw KITCHEN 12'9"x9'8" Aga cooker MAIN UPPER LOWER TOTAL GARAGE DECKS PATIOS SHED SUNROOM 23'0"x11'6" ceiling height:7'6" FINISHED SQ. FT. 1995 1691 0 3686 0 0 0 0 UNFINISHED SQ. FT. 0 0 854 854 234 183 275 95 UPPER FLOOR 1691 SQ.FT dn dn DECK 14'6"x8'3" TOTAL SQ. FT. 1995 1691 854 4540 234 183 275 95 brochure design and photography by LOWER FLOOR 854 SQ.FT N 0' 5' 10' W.I. 7'6"x4'11" ENSUITE 10'11"x7'6" MASTER 19'1"x16'1" ceiling height:8'4" open to below 3-pce 9'9"x8'6" BEDROOM 17'8"x14'0" AREA 6'6"x3'8" UNFIN. BASEMENT 10'3"x8'0" BEDROOM 12'3"x11'6" CRAWL AREA ceiling height: 2'6"- 5'7" (est.) up UNFIN. BASEMENT 17'8"x11'1" ceiling height:7'0" hw furn. UNFIN. BASEMENT 27'5"x13'9" UNFIN. AREA 9'4"x5'10" GARAGE 234 SQ.FT SHED 15'7"x6'2" (exterior) GARAGE 19'0"x10'10" For a private viewing call Brett at 250.385.2033 Toll-free 1.888.886.1286 www.brettjones.ca e brett@brettjones.ca