This charming character bungalow is perfect for first-time buyers or professionals, offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plus a detached office with baseboard heat. Features include oak floors with mahogany inlay, original fir floors, a beautiful corner window, and two gas fireplaces that add warmth and timeless character throughout. The bright, sunny kitchen offers a gas stove, eating area, and recent updates. A functional layout means no wasted space, while a heat pump provides efficient year-round comfort through warm summers and cool winters. Outside, enjoy a carport for your boat or vehicle, a garage with potential, storage, and a private backyard retreat with multiple seating areas and a magical atmosphere that truly comes alive in spring and summer. Ideally located in the heart of Esquimalt, just steps to breweries, local cafés, restaurants, transit, bike routes, and the E&N Trail, with easy access to downtown Victoria. Roof replaced (2023), gutters (2025), kitchen updates (2026). (id:60457)