A landmark waterfront estate in the heart of the Uplands, 3175 Beach Drive, known as Riffington, is a rare offering of architectural and cultural significance. Designed in 1913 by architect Philip A. Jullien in the Tudor Revival style, Riffington was the original show home for the Uplands development. Thoughtfully positioned to frame picturesque ocean vistas and carefully aligned views toward Mount Baker, the home sits on park-like grounds shaped by the Olmsted vision. Riffington has been featured in Western Living Magazine, visited by the British Royal Family on multiple occasions, and housed the U.S. Consul from 1928–1942, underscoring its historic prominence. The four-level main residence spans approximately 12,400 sq ft, offering 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 10 fireplaces, with grand principal rooms, a dramatic two-storey reception hall, libraries, sunrooms, ocean-facing patios, and a distinguished music room executed in the French Renaissance style. The estate includes a two-level carriage house, seaside cottage, and waterfront pavilion, a private dock and a large-boat mooring, as well as a productive vegetable garden. Just minutes from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Riffington is an irreplaceable coastal legacy in one of Canada’s most prestigious enclaves.
Address
3175 Beach Dr
List Price
$27,999,000
Property Type
Residential
Type of Dwelling
Single Family Residence
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Oak Bay
Sub-Area
OB Uplands
Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
10
Floor Area
14,629 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size
140698.8 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size (Acres)
3.23 Ac.
Year Built
1913
MLS® Number
1024635
Listing Brokerage
The Agency
Basement Area
Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows
Postal Code
V8R 6L7
Tax Amount
$111,220.83
Tax Year
2025
Features
Baseboard, Carpet, Cathedral Entry, Cork, Dining Room, Dishwasher, Eating Area, Electric, F/S/W/D, Garden Window(s), Hardwood, Oil, Other, Radiant Floor, Refrigerator, Soaker Tub, Stained/Leaded Glass, Storage, Tile, Washer, Wine Storage, Wood Frames, Workshop
Amenities
Acreage, Balcony, Balcony/Patio, Dock/Moorage, Easy Access, Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Fenced, Fencing: Partial, Foreshore Rights, Garden, Gated Community, Greenhouse, Ground Level Main Floor, Guest Accommodations, Irregular Lot, Irrigation Sprinkler(s), Landscaped, Level, Lighting, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, No Through Road, Park Setting, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Security System, Serviced, Southern Exposure, Sprinkler System, Storage Shed, Walk on Waterfront, Water Feature, Workshop