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7 Bed Single Family Detached in Saanich West

$3,699,800 - ML# 1026282
5489 Forest Hill Rd
Saanich West - SW West Saanich

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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.

Real Estate Type:
Single Family Detached 
Layout:
Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s) 
Bedroom(s):
Bathroom(s):
Finished Sq. Ft.:
5307 
Unfinished Sq. Ft.:
665 
Taxes:
$3,126.07 (2025) 
Year Built:
1980 
Elementary School:
 
Junior School:
 
Senior School:
 

Interior Details

Main Level:
 
Fireplace(s):
Bedroom(s):
Bathroom(s):
Basement Height:
ft - in
Basement Description:
Crawl Space 
Interior Features:
Dining Room,Eating Area 
Appliances Included:
Dishwasher,Hot Tub,Trash Compactor 

Building Details

Building Style:
 
Building Warranty:
 
Accessibility:
 
Materials:
Insulation: Ceiling,Insulation: Walls,Wood 
Exterior Finish:
 
Foundation:
Poured Concrete 
Roof:
Wood 
Heat/Air:
Forced Air 
Fuel:
 
Leased Equip:
 
Exterior Features:
 
Faces:
West (front) - (rear) 

Lot Information

SqFt:
228254 
Acres:
5.24 
Frontage:
 
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Water:
Municipal 
Waste:
Septic System 
Zoning:
A-1 
Parking Spaces:
 
Driveway:
 
Parking Type:
Attached,Driveway,Garage Double 
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Listed with:

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

RE/MAX Camosun

RE/MAX Camosun
Phone: 250-896-2588 / Fax: 250-370-2657

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