About the building
The Martello is a 4-storey residential building located at the quiet end of Esquimalt Road, just steps from Saxe Point and Macaulay Point parks. Built in 2010, the building features 41 units known for their open-concept layouts and granite countertops. Residents enjoy access to a massive common rooftop patio offering ocean and mountain views, as well as amenities like a hobby workshop, bike storage, and parking.
The Martello was designed by Mike Levin of Praxis Architects, and Esquimalt's 2009 development permit for the 41-home project allowed a height of 13.5 metres in place of 11, 48 resident stalls in place of 54 and seven visitor stalls in place of 12. It is registered as strata plan VIP73731, a wood-frame building on a poured-concrete foundation, with some homes built as two-level townhomes with their own entrances and garages. The rooftop patio covers about 6,800 square feet with views to the Olympic Mountains and Esquimalt Harbour, and the building has a shared workshop, secure bike storage, storage lockers, sprinklers and fibre internet. Parking is a mix of carports, open stalls and townhome garages rather than an underground garage.
Suites of about 690, 830 and 1,030 square feet carried strata fees of roughly $340, $405 and $515 a month, heating is electric baseboard, and the strata allows two dogs of any size, two cats or one of each with no age restriction. One directory lists the year as 2005, but listings and the first recorded sale in 2011 support 2010. The builder credited above could not be confirmed from an independent source. Saxe Point Park is a five-minute walk.
About Saxe Point
Saxe Point is the MLS sub-area at the south end of Esquimalt around Saxe Point Park, the forested headland at the end of Fraser Street with trails, beach access and views across Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains. Esquimalt describes Saxe Point and neighbouring Rockheights as its most attractive residential areas. Macaulay Point Park next door preserves the 1878 Fort Macaulay battery and a Garry oak meadow, Fleming Beach has the anglers' boat launch, and Buxton Green sits between them along the shore.
Housing is a mix of mid-century houses, apartment buildings from the 1960s and 1970s, many converted to strata, and newer condominium and townhouse projects, with a premium on the waterfront and water-view streets. CFB Esquimalt, the navy's Pacific base, is the township's largest employer and sits immediately west, and the Esquimalt Road shops, the recreation centre and Esquimalt Town Square are a short walk north. Esquimalt Road buses run to downtown, which is about four kilometres and ten minutes away by car or a short ride on the E&N Rail Trail.
About Esquimalt
Esquimalt is located in the heart of the Capital Regional District on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, just four kilometres west of the City of Victoria. Its name comes from the local First Nations expression “Es-whoy-malth,” meaning “the place of gradually shoaling water,” reflecting the area’s long connection to the sea. Incorporated in 1912, Esquimalt covers approximately 1006 hectares (2,485 acres) of land and water, and water continues to shape the community’s history, culture, and daily life.
The municipality is renowned for its strong naval heritage, serving as the home of Canada’s West Coast naval presence. The Royal Navy first used the area as early as 1837, and while the original townsite has been absorbed into the Canadian Forces Base, the base remains Esquimalt’s largest employer and a central part of community life.
Today, roughly 17,000 residents enjoy Esquimalt’s mix of established and vibrant neighborhoods. Families, young professionals, and retirees alike benefit from a variety of amenities, including scenic waterfront walkways, beautiful parks and beaches, modern recreational facilities, schools, library, and archives. The community also features a range of commercial services and locally owned shops, providing convenience while maintaining a small-town feel.
Residents of Esquimalt appreciate the combination of history, natural beauty, and community spirit. Waterfront trails, marinas, and beaches offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from kayaking and sailing to jogging and picnics. The township’s proximity to Victoria allows for easy access to the city’s cultural, dining, and employment opportunities, while still offering a quieter, community-focused lifestyle. Although well-established, Esquimalt continues to support growth, with opportunities for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments that balance modern needs with the community’s historic character.
