7 Bed Single Family Detached in Saanich West

$3,699,800

5489 Forest Hill Rd
MLS® NO: 1026282

Description

A Legacy Estate Overlooking Elk Lake—First Time Offered in Over 35 Years Some properties don’t just house families—they nurture generations. This extraordinary 5.23-acre estate, with dual access from Forest Hill and Doyle Road, is one of those rare places. Overlooking Elk Lake with sweeping views to the Olympic Mountains, it’s a cherished landscape of established orchards, abundant fruit and nut trees, terraced vegetable gardens, and gently sloping fields where animals have roamed freely for decades. Trails lead down through the trees to lakefront pathways, inviting connection with nature at every turn. The main residence is over 3,000 sq.ft. of thoughtfully designed one-level living, with four bedrooms each featuring its own ensuite. Every window frames a view of the land that has been so lovingly tended. The heart of the home—a spacious kitchen and family room—flows to an expansive outdoor deck with a handcrafted brick forno oven, evoking long European summer evenings and memorable family gatherings. Downstairs, a walk-out one-bedroom suite offers independent space with its own entrance and outdoor patio. A second home—perfect for extended family, guests, or caretakers—features 2 to 3 bedrooms and its own double garage. Rarely do properties like this come to market. Held in the same family for over 35 years, this is more than a home. It’s a story waiting to be continued, a place to plant roots and create lasting memories for generations to come.

General

Property Type:Single Family Detached
Title of Ownership:LOT C, PLAN VIP34232, SECTION 61, LAKE LAND DISTRICT
Layout:Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
Taxes:$3,126
Tax Year:2025
Finished Sq. Ft.:5,307
Unfinished Sq. Ft.:665
Year Built:1980

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Interior Details

Bedroom(s): 7
Bathroom(s): 8
Basement Type: Crawl Space
Interior Features: Dining Room, Eating Area
Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Hot Tub, Trash Compactor

Building Details

Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Wood
Heat/Air: Forced Air

Site Influences

Lot SqFt: 228,254
Acres: 5.24
Water: Municipal
Waste: Septic System
Zoning: A-1
Parking: Attached, Driveway, Garage Double

Strata Lot Information

Rental Restrictions: Unrestricted

Room Dimensions

Lower Level

Bathroom4-Piece
Bedroom14'9x10
Entrance6x7
Kitchen19'6x10
Laundry8'4x6'3
Other-Aux Bldg12'9x12'1
Other-Aux Bldg6'9x12'9
Walk-in Closet6'1x10

Main Level

Bathroom2-Piece
Bathroom4-Piece
Bathroom - Aux Bldg2-Piece
Bathroom - Aux Bldg4-Piece
Bdrm Prim-Aux Bldg16'4x9'9
Bedroom11'1x12
Bedroom19x12'7
Bedroom14'2x11'8
Bedroom - Aux Bldg11'6x10'9
Bedroom - Primary18'6x15
Dining Room11'5x15'8
Dining-Aux Bldg8'1x9
Ensuite4-Piece
Ensuite5-Piece
Ensuite3-Piece
Entrance7'10x14'8
Family Room23'3x16'2
Kitchen19'9x19'3
Kitchen-Aux Bldg9'9x9
Laundry8'2x9'6
Living Room16'3x19'3
Living-Aux Bldg17'8x12
Other-Aux Bldg6x4'1
Walk-in Closet8x6'3

Unfinished

Garage22'9x26
Other-Aux Bldg15'4x20'10
Other-Aux Bldg9'6x7'7
Storage11'8x17'2
Other-Aux Bldg24'6x21'3

Property Details

Beds: 7
Baths: 8
Sq. Feet: 5,307
Year Built: 1980
Property Type: Single Family Detached
Municipality: Saanich West

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Listed with:

Chris ScottRE/MAX Camosun
Phone: 250-920-6686
Fax: 250-370-2657

Jodie FarupRE/MAX Camosun

Song Mei WongRE/MAX Camosun
Phone: 250-896-2588
Fax: 250-370-2657

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