Character English country cottage in the city! This property is a great family home in the heart of South Oak Bay. Nestled on a lovely 9,250 sq.ft. lot with a private back garden, this family home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is in an excellent location with a 2-minute walk to the ocean at McNeill Bay. The home has large, bright windows and features character fir and oak floors with inlay borders. The kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances and a skylight. The large living room includes a gas fireplace & French doors leading to a separate dining room. The lower level has a 7’1″ height with a media/family room, workshop for the hobbyist, and room for more development or expansion out to the back private garden.