758 Mountjoy Avenue

“Knockcool” was originally part of the large Mount Joy estate owned by Frederick Pemberton, son of Vancouver Island’s first surveyor-general. Today the property is home to a stunning custom-built West Coast contemporary home on a rare 14,000-square-foot lot. Located on one of South Oak Bay’s most magical tree-lined streets, the architect took the original model and bent it in the middle to accommodate the Garry oak. Now instead of square rooms and right angles there are subtle variations in the ceiling angles that add interest. Two-storey windows on the main floor mean the trees feel like you can almost touch them. The interior reflects nature with calming off-whites, greys and browns mixed with splashes of colour creating a sleek and open modern design. Dedicated upper level master suite; flexible main floor; oversized double-car garage with versatile attached studio. Retreat to the professionally landscaped private backyard with dry riverbed. A tranquil estate, minutes to town, the ocean and Oak Bay Village.