2867 Pickford Rd. - Colwood

One of Colwood\'s most popular subdivisions. You enter into a large foyer with a family room off to the left with a gas fireplace. there is 2 more bedrooms and a good size 4 piece bathroom on the lower floor which could easily be converted into an in-law suite. Upstairs offers a spacious living room with feature fireplace, huge eat-in kitchen with loads of cabinet space. 2 spare bedrooms along with a generous sized 4 piece main bathroom. The master suite has a walk through closet and 3 piece ensuite. This fantastic layout will suite all of your needs. This home is situated on a large private lot backing on to an elementry school, with a great vegetable garden and kids Jungle Jim...awsome, close to all amenities and bus routes.

Colwood

Incorporated in 1985, the City of Colwood is divided into residential pockets such as Triangle Mountain, Colwood Creek, Colwood Lake Estates, Wishart and Lagoon areas. There are business centres at Colwood Corners and Hatley Park.

The area offers a variety of recreational pursuits. The Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre is considered to be one of the most complete sport complexes in the province. For the golf enthusiast, there are the Royal Colwood and Olympic View golf courses as well as the nine hole Juan de Fuca course. The area offers a nature reserve as well as a beach for sun tanning, swimming, wind-surfing, sailing or just walking. Views of downtown and views of the American coast over the Strait of Juan de Fuca are also enjoyed. In addition, there are a number of smaller parks. Colwood is also home to Royal Roads University.

Garbage collection is done on a private basis and the area is policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Fire Department is a mix of regular and volunteer members. The area is well served by public transit. There is a private medical clinic available in Colwood Corners for emergency assistance, but most medical problems are taken care of at the Victoria General Hospital located on Helmcken Road which is very close by.

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