Sunny 3-bed Gordon Head home — fully furnished, wraparound yard

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AT A GLANCE: • Fully furnished 3-bed, 2-bath home • 1,235 sq ft, single level, no stairs • Quiet Gordon Head strata • Backs onto the Torquay soccer fields — no rear neighbours, private wraparound yard • 5 min to UVic • 5 min to the beach • New white oak hardwood, gas fireplace, two heat pumps with A/C, Miele dishwasher • $4,400 CAD/month • 8-month term (Aug 2026 – Mar 2027), 3–9 month option available A beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome in a small, quiet Gordon Head community set back from the main road — available fully furnished and turnkey from August 2026. The main living area is bright and open, with large windows on three sides, new premium white oak hardwood throughout, a gas fireplace, and two heat pumps for year-round comfort. The kitchen features new stainless steel appliances — Miele dishwasher, electric range, hood fan, and French-door fridge. A cozy sitting nook off the kitchen opens through French doors onto a patio and wraparound yard backing directly onto the Torquay soccer fields — no rear neighbours, open green space, and remarkable privacy for a townhome. The patio comes furnished with a new sectional, and the lawn is maintained weekly by strata gardeners. The home is set up and ready to go: king bed in the primary bedroom (with walkthrough closet and 3-piece ensuite), queen in the second, and a twin/desk setup in the third. A separate in-suite laundry room has a new front-loading washer and dryer. Recent upgrades include a new hot water tank and new roof. Well suited to a visiting scholar, a sabbatical, or a relocating professional — just arrive with suitcases. Township Coffee is an easy walk. Gordon Head Rec Centre — pool, gym, classes, and kids' programs — and Mt. Doug Market are a short walk or bike ride. UVic is a 5-minute drive or bike ride. Mt. Doug Park / PKOLS, Cadboro Bay beach, and Shelbourne shops are all within 7 minutes. Downtown Victoria is about 15 minutes. TERM & DETAILS: • Rent: $4,400 CAD/month • Damage deposit: $2,200 (half a month's rent) • Term: Aug 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (8 months). A 3–9 month term can be arranged if needed. • Fixed-term lease with vacate clause under BC Residential Tenancy Regulation s. 13.1 (owner-occupant exception) • Fully furnished — everything in the photos is included • Bi-weekly cleaning included • Utilities included: Water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and strata fees are all covered by the owner. • Utilities tenant pays (or reimburses us) for: BC Hydro (electricity), FortisBC gas, and internet & cable. • Recent averages: Electricity ~$115/mo, Gas ~$62/mo, Telus internet & cable ~$140/mo. Electricity bill is currently high from our EV charging and two of us working from home; typical use is $50–60, and the baseboard heaters aren't used. • One driveway parking space (a second may be arranged). • Visitor parking also available, but is not for tenant use • Detached garage retained by the owner for storage — no tenant access • No pets. No smoking or vaping anywhere on the strata property (bylaw). • Tenant insurance required. Why it's available: we're travelling and returning to occupy the home at the end of the term. The timing suits a single household for a 3-9 month term, with a preference for 8 months. Full listing and photos: https://torquay-rental.netlify.app To apply: https://forms.gle/BiczdbFPfEnYLrCAA