Private elegant Arbutus: Up a curved drive, set back from the street, find a welcoming 3, 000+ sq ft home with thoughtful updates on a large treed lot. The home offers highly functional living for families with teenagers or older children, with 2 indoor & 2 outdoor entertaining spaces. Relax on a shady cedar patio looking onto a mature 2 level garden w/ century trees, or enjoy a grand sundeck with eastern ocean glimpses. The main flr has 2 bdrms, a charming updated bathroom, family dining area, renovated modern French farmhouse kitchen w/ a lovely breakfast alcove looking onto the garden, & 2 gracious living areas each w/ fireplace. Up an elegant staircase discover a master suite with ocean view, fireplace, full ensuite w/ soaker tub & walk in closet. The full height finished basement is a 900+ sq ft 1 bedroom suite w/ new appliances & updated bathroom, perfect for income or for extended family. The home offers 4 parking spaces, and is minutes walk to UVIC, schools & Finnerty Cove.