The Griffith

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

• Heritage Designated Oak Bay landmark house offering spectacular ocean and mountain views
• Originally designed and built in 1910 by Henry Sandham Griffith, noted architect of Spencer’s Castle and the Vancouver Board of Trade building

HISTORICAL RESTORATION

• Art Deco inspired restoration by an Award-Winning Interior Designer
• Reclaimed hardwood and softwood flooring throughout
• Architecturally-sympathetic addition of fixtures and fittings including Schonbek crystal chandeliers
• Magnificently detailed 10 foot main floor coffered ceilings with original grand crown moldings
• Seven re-conditioned fireplaces and mantles with authentically-styled tiles
• Original handcrafted built-in cabinetry
• Leaded stain glass wood windows
• Restored or replicated hardware throughout
• Re-claimed interior doors with original hardware, trimmed with grand authentic wood moldings

CHEF’S KITCHEN & DINING AREAS

• Gourmet kitchen designed by Award-Winning cabinet maker with imported granite countertops and Heartland “Classic Collection” appliances including: two refrigerators; 48”
  six-burner gas range; and two dishwashers
• Wine fridge; two sinks and built-in television
• Newly created bright east and south-facing breakfast room with patio access
• Built-in stereo system in kitchen and dining room

REST AND RELAXATION

• Spacious Master Suite with private observation deck, fireplace, and generous walk-in closet
• Ensuite with custom walk-in shower, soaker tub, double vanity, bidet, in-floor radiant heat and built-in stereo system
• Billiards and Media Room with projector, surround sound system and built-in beverage bar
• Designer series luxury bathroom and plumbing fixtures
• Skylights and vaulted ceilings up to 17’ on the upper floor

SOPHISTICATED SYSTEMS

• Upgraded insulation and weather-proofing
• Radiant Gas Water Heating and updated Boiler System
• Alarm system pre-wired
• CAT-5 network wiring
• Built-in wall safe and built-in vacuum system
• Updated electrical service; wiring; and plumbing system

OUTDOOR LIVING

• Professional Landscape Design offering in-ground sprinkler system, outdoor fire pit, built-in barbeque, hand-crafted arbors and fencing
  Multi-tiered maintenance-free concrete patios with water feature in large rear yard
• Built-in outdoor stereo system
• Authentic wrought-iron railings
• Spacious vista observation decks from several rooms
• Sizeable detached double garage with upper storage area