Rare offering, first time for sale in 35 years! This classic 1945 character home sits on a quiet, tree-lined stretch of Rockland Ave, offering 1,619 sq ft on two levels and a generous 7,200 sq ft lot in one of Victoria's most sought-after neighbourhoods. The main floor retains original hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, leaded-glass windows, and era-specific fixtures and hardware throughout. A bright sunroom / eating area addition with skylights connects the kitchen to the mature, private garden. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete this level. Downstairs adds two more bedrooms, a second full bath, kitchenette, and laundry/utility room — ideal for extended family, guests, or a home office. The established, tree-lined yard offers mature gardens, a rear deck, and storage. Steps to Craigdarroch Castle, Government House, and Cook Street Village's shops and cafés, a short stroll to downtown Victoria and Beacon Hill Park.