Chateau de Lis is a delightful blend of fantasy and sophistication, an impressive 6-acre gated estate, boasting a generous six car garage, stunning gardens, groomed lawns and pathed forest, with extensive waterfront. Near charming Sidney-by-the-Sea, and a short drive to Victoria, BC’s capital city, your breath-taking French Chateau awaits you.

With accommodation for family, friends and staff, Chateau de Lis will exceed your expectations.

Truly an exceptional property, known as “The Castle on the Saanich Peninsula,” it will fill your senses with wonder, and your lives with purpose. With amenities such as a charming guest cottage, exquisite potting shed, abundant fruit trees, grape arbour, vegetable gardens, flower cutting gardens, chicken coop, Pickle Ball court, waterfront fire pit, beach access for paddle boarding or kayaking, you can embrace a satisfying life and entertain guests in luxury.

The awe-inspiring elegant main house with a 50’ great room opens to the ocean with incredible views. The practical floor plan includes the master bedroom with adjoining TV lounge, double laundry, two full kitchens for your catering needs, massive dining room, piano room and office with its own ensuite and library on the main floor, and two waterfront decks as well as a sunrise terrace.

An elevator and two stair cases (one incorporating a full bar) lead to the lower level. Also with high ceilings, there are three guest rooms with ensuites and oceanfront terraces, a 10-seat theatre with concession, a dramatic wine cellar and tasting room, full exercise room, pool table as well as games room, a lounge and secret medieval playroom.

Every prince and princess of any age will fall in love with this masterfully built castle with all its amazing architectural details. Hand painted ceilings, deeply textured walls, murals, custom glass doors, dramatic light fixtures, a “dumb waiter” and period furniture – you’ll be sure that this modern (2007 built) mansion is an old-world treasure. The courtyard – ideal for entertaining – will convince you that you are truly in Europe. There is no need to travel – your paradise is here.

Stroll through your own relaxing forest, harvest fruit, collect fresh eggs, and end your evening viewing the spreading sunset over the water from your master bedroom deck as otters and seals swim by. Your spirits will soar with the bald eagles that call this place home as well.

Tranquility, privacy, with easy access to ferries, and the international airport, Chateau de Lis on beautiful Vancouver Island is calling you home.