Description
A landmark waterfront estate in Uplands, 3175 Beach Dr "Riffington" is a rare offering of architectural & cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by Philip A. Jullien as the original Uplands show home, the residence reflects Tudor Revival architecture with a French Renaissance–style music room. Thoughtfully sited to capture ocean views and Mt. Baker, the home rests on park-like grounds inspired by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living, hosted the British Royal Family on multiple occasions & served as the U.S. Consul’s residence (1928–1942). The 4 level main home spans 12,400 sq ft w/ 9 beds, 7 baths, 10 fireplaces, a two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, and ocean-facing patios. The estate also includes a carriage house, seaside cottage, waterfront pavilion, private dock w/ large boat moorage, veg garden, Japanese pond & grounds minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club—an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada’s most prestigious enclaves.
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Property Sub Type | Single Family Detached |
| Listing ID | 1024635 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oak Bay |
| Area | Oak Bay |
| Sub-Area | OB Uplands |
| Postal Code | V8R 6L7 |
| Property Taxes | $111,220.83 (2025) |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Parking Total | 10 |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Facing | West |
| Water | Municipal |
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Baseboard,Electric,Oil,Radiant Floor,Other |
| Fireplaces | 10 |
| Fireplace Type | Family Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Wood Burning |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,F/S/W/D,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Interior Features | Cathedral Entry,Dining Room,Eating Area,Soaker Tub,Storage,Wine Storage,Workshop |
| Exterior Features | Balcony,Balcony/Patio,Fenced,Fencing: Partial,Garden,Lighting,Security System,Sprinkler System,Water Feature |
| Construction | Concrete,Stone,Stucco,Wood |
| Roof | Shake,Wood,Other |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete,Stone |
| Basement | Crawl Space,Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,With Windows |
| Laundry | In House |
| Listed Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Lot Size | 3.23 acres |
Rooms
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main level | 2-Piece | |
| Bedroom | Main level | 28 ft x 19 ft | |
| Dining room | Main level | 23 ft x 19 ft | |
| Dining room | Main level | 12 ft x 12 ft | |
| Entrance | Main level | 22 ft x 22 ft | |
| Entrance | Main level | 6 ft x 7 ft | |
| Kitchen | Main level | 15 ft x 18 ft | |
| Laundry room | Main level | 10 ft x 13 ft | |
| Library | Main level | 12 ft x 10 ft | |
| Living room | Main level | 23 ft x 25 ft | |
| Pantry | Main level | 12 ft x 8 ft | |
| Patio | Main level | 8 ft x 8 ft | |
| Patio | Main level | 17 ft x 17 ft | |
| Patio | Main level | 18 ft x 20 ft | |
| Sitting room | Main level | 12 ft x 11 ft | |
| Sitting room | Main level | 18 ft x 21 ft |
Building Details
| Architectural Style | Character, Tudor, Other |
| Heating | Baseboard heaters, Other |
| Heating Fuel | Oil, Electric, Other |
| Stories | -1 |
| Total Finished | 14629 sqft |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Dryer |
Additional Information
| Features | Acreage, Level lot, Park setting, Private setting, Southern exposure, Irregular lot size, Other, Rectangular, Marine Oriented, Moorage, Gated community |
| View | Mountain view, Ocean view |
| Waterfront | Waterfront on ocean |
| Land Size | 3.23 ac |
| Building Type | House |
| Interior Size | 16543 sqft |
| Transaction | For sale |