$5.28 MILLION

Caledon

1405 The Grange Side Road ( The Grange Side Road and Creditview Road) Asking price: $5.28 million Taxes: $10,727 (2020) Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Square footage: 5,592 Garage: 2

Parking: 20

MLS# W4932069

Mclaren Castle, a bit of Scotland in Caledon, offers history, a mix of old and contemporary beauty, and an elegant 10-acre setting.

A replica of a Scottish castle, it was built in 1864 by the Mclarens of Perthshire, Scotland, says listing agent Khalen Meredith. “Some of the stone walls are seven feet thick.”

The grand building, set behind gates and a mature forest, is now a “very tasteful mix of old and new, with an impressive new focus on landscaping,” she says. “The great room has a historic feel and the new family room addition feels more Architectural Digest.”

The castle, she says, has been “restored at a very high level by a commercial contractor who found a time capsule from the mid-1800s while he was redoing the stone foundation. There is now a 2019 time capsule in its place.”

She says the great room has dramatic beams, deep windows and a country fireplace.

“The new kitchen has been perfectly placed between original beams and overlooks a new addition surrounded by glass with outstanding views. Polished concrete floors, a winding staircase to a turret library and a glass elevator all make this home exceptional.”

A focal- point staircase in the foyer has wrought iron railings. The dining room is grandly nestled under a beamed ceiling.

The bright white kitchen has a large island and an eating area with a walkout to a large terrace and manicured grounds.

A spa bathroom and a walk- in closet in the main bedroom suite and a lower- level games room and a spa bathroom with a sauna are highlights. A glass elevator connects the levels.

“This castle is for those that appreciate the extraordinary. Where can you buy a castle in this country, particularly on one of the very best roads in Caledon?” Meredith says.

“I have seen an increase in country sales since this pandemic. Buyers from the city are looking for space and privacy. Many know they can work from home so home office space and the ability to acquire good internet are now prerequisites for those looking to change their primary residence. We still have people wanting to just escape to the country and who will keep a condo in the city.”