Welcome to 948 Old Esquimalt Road - a grand turn-of-the-century home with views designed by Samuel Maclure. "The Fairmont" is positioned atop a stunning 18,000 sq.ft lot of mature gardens, rock outcrops & oak trees. The main level offers gleaming original fir floors, 3 bedrooms, a stately dining room with fireplace and a large living room that opens to a bright and airy sunroom. The main floor kitchen gives access to a lovely deck with views over the garden & to the ocean & mountains in the distance. The upper level features a generous primary bedroom with fireplace, bathroom, extra large family room & a 2nd kitchen. Currently used as a one-family dwelling, it can easily be converted back to 2 suites. The property is zoned RD-4 (two family with detached accessory dwelling unit option). The home has undergone a number of upgrades including electrical and furnace in recent years. Ideally located close to great schools, many shopping options and a quick commute to downtown Victoria.