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Sparrow offers a distinct collection of intelligently designed 1 & 2 bedroom homes in Victoria's vibrant Oaklands Neighbourhood, minutes from the city’s most charismatic places and experiences. Fusing stylish urban form and function with exceptional quality, you’ll be proud to call Sparrow home.
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The proposal includes two live-work residences.
$369,000
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own brand-new commercial space in The Sparrow, Abstract Developments’ mixed-use boutique building at the prominent corner of Hillside Avenue and Cook Street. This 649 sq. ft. strata unit offers outstanding street exposure with three entrances, including two directly from Hillside Avenue, making it ideal for retail, office, studio, or service-oriented businesses. Perfectly positioned in a high-visibility location, the property offers unmatched convenience with easy access to downtown Victoria, major transit routes, and a wide range of nearby amenities including Hillside Mall, Fairway Market, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Cascadia Liquor, 5th Street Bar & Grill, and the shops and cafés of Quadra Village. The zoning—General Residential District 1 (GRD-1) within a Priority Growth Area—provides excellent versatility. Permitted uses include retail trade, food and beverage service, personal service, professional office, assembly, home occupation, heritage-conserving infill, and more, allowing buyers to tailor the space to a wide variety of business models. Inside, the unit offers an unfinished interior ready for customization, approximately 8'5'' ceiling height, secured bicycle storage, and convenient on-site building amenities. Above, 49 fully occupied residential units provide built-in foot traffic and a strong potential customer base. Additional highlights include: • 649 sq. ft. commercial strata unit • 1 dedicated parking stall plus 2 additional stalls during business hours • Excellent frontage and signage opportunities • Bright corner exposure on a major commuter corridor • Ideal for owner-occupiers or investors An outstanding opportunity in one of Victoria’s most connected neighbourhoods. Bring your ideas and make this premium commercial space your own.
https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29174673/1303-hillside-ave-victoria-hillside
Still lots of open space around here, is that all Cridge property?
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