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3355 Midland Rd
OB Uplands Oak Bay V8R 6G7

$5,999,900
Residential beds: 5 baths: 12.0 13,975 sq. ft. built: 2022

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
1025599
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
12
Year Built:
2022
Elevate your expectations with this architectural masterpiece, a fortress of luxury anchored on nearly an acre of lush, private grounds. Built with rebar-reinforced concrete to commercial-grade standards, this estate isn’t just a home—it’s a multi-generational legacy.Inside, international opulence meets massive scale. Explore five expansive bedroom suites, 12 designer bathrooms, and three gourmet kitchens curated for legendary entertaining. A commercial elevator whisking you between floors ensures effortless flow through every corner of this high-end retreat. For the collector, the 3,434 sq. ft. showroom garage is a showstopper, featuring a vehicle turntable and a dedicated workshop. Outside, your south-facing sanctuary offers total seclusion in the heart of Oak Bay. Minutes from the Uplands Golf Club, UVic, and the sands of Cadboro Bay Beach, this is the pinnacle of West Coast prestige.Welcome to the ultimate power address.
Property Type:
Residential
Type:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
2022 (Age: 4)
Close Price Lease Total:
Existing Lease Expiry:
Living Area:
13,975 sq. ft.
Listing General Location:
OB Uplands, Oak Bay
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
12.0 (Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
0.99 acre(s)
Lot Details:
140 ft wide
Kitchens:
2
Home Style:
Contemporary
Taxes:
Construction:
Concrete, Frame Metal, Insulation All, Metal Siding, Steel and Concrete, Stucco
New Construction:
Yes
Basement:
Finished, Walk-Out Access, With Windows, Other
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Electricity:
Yes
Roof:
Asphalt Torch On, Metal
Levels:
2
Ceiling Heights:
Floor finish:
Carpet, Other
Total Building Area:
20,719 sq. ft.
Total Unfinished Area:
6,744 sq. ft.
Commercial Area:
# Bedrooms or Dens Total:
5
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Second Level Bedrooms:
0
# Third Level Bedrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bedrooms:
3
# Other Level Bedrooms:
0
# Main Level Bathrooms:
5
# Second Level Bathrooms:
0
# Third Level Bathrooms:
0
# Lower Level Bathrooms:
7
# Other Level Bathrooms:
0
# Main Level Kitchens:
2
# Second Level Kitchens:
0
# Third Level Kitchens:
0
# Lower Level Kitchens:
0
# Other Level Kitchens:
0
Living Area Lower Floor:
6,128 sq. ft.
Living Area Main Floor:
7,847 sq. ft.
Living Area Other Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 2nd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Living Area 3rd Floor:
0 sq. ft.
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Electric
Laundry Features:
In House
Water supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer Connected
Cooling:
Other
Heating:
Radiant Floor
Fireplace:
Yes
Pending Date:
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Jetted Tub, Oven/Range Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Bar, Cathedral Entry, Dining Room, Eating Area, Elevator, French Doors, Sauna, Soaker Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Workshop
Balcony/Patio, Fencing: Full
Main Level
0
Yes
No
Unrestricted
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
Financing Notes:
Assessed:
Assessment year:
Approximate Inventory Value:
Fixed Equipment Approx. Value:
Goodwill Approx. Value:
Gross Income:
Net Operating Income:
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Jurisdiction name:
District of Oak Bay
Legal Description:
Zoning:
RS2
Accessibility:
Accessible Entrance, Ground Level Main Floor, No Step Entrance, Primary Bedroom on Main, Wheelchair Friendly
Units in Building:
Units in Community:
Number of 2 piece baths:
4
Number of 3 piece baths:
1
Number of 4 piece baths:
3
Number of 5 piece baths:
3
Number of 2 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 3 piece Ensuites:
0
Number of 4 piece Ensuites:
1
Property Condition:
New Construction
Utilities:
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Garbage, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
Exposure / Faces:
North
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower Level(s)
Lot Site Features:
Family-Oriented Neighbourhood, Gated Community, Level, Marina Nearby, Near Golf Course, Private, Rectangular Lot
Attached Garage:
Yes
Carport Spaces:
0
Garage Spaces:
4
Garage:
Yes
Parking Features:
Attached, Driveway, Garage Quad+
Total Parking Spaces:
12
Common Parking Spaces:
0
Total Units:
Date Listed:
Feb 10, 2026
Original Price:
5999900.0
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Data was last updated February 11, 2026 at 02:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
11
Avg list price:
$3,699,000
Min list price:
$1,855,000
Max list price:
$27,999,000
Avg days on market:
14
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
159
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$902.72
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in OB Uplands. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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