Original charm with modern amenities
Stone home built in 1886 takes advantage of its spectacular views
CALEDON
Location: 16065 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga Rd. and King St.
Asking price: $2,249,000 Size: about 3,000 sq. ft. Lot: about 18 acres, two-car detached garage with workshop, private drive, in-ground pool Taxes: $5,500 (2017) Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sitting on a forested hill in Caledon, this two-storey detached stone house was built in 1886. It is known as Belvedere House because of the prominence of the belvedere, a summer room built atop the main home to take advantage of the views.
A restoration of the home began in 2016 to equip it with modern functions and luxuries. The original floors and woodwork were refurbished.
“My husband Garth and I have always admired this landmark property, so when it came up for sale we bought it the next day,” says homeowner Dorothy Turner. “Inside we splurged on the creature comforts of kitchen and bathrooms, but left many of the original features, along with the belvedere. This home has such a long history as it has been occupied by rockhewing pioneers, entrepreneurs, a doctor and a senator, among others.”
The home is about a five-minute drive to the hamlet of Belfountain and Brampton is just over a 15-minute drive. It is about an hour’s commute to Toronto.
“I live in Caledon and this home has become one of the most recognizable homes in our community because of its stunning architecture and the granite stones that were used during construction,” says listing agent Jim Wallace about the stones mined from a local quarry. “The stone barn is ideal for housing a buyer’s toys and collectible cars. Also, there is a coach house.
“The property features two spring-fed ponds, a stream, farmland and a woodlot. The stone posts at the end of the drive and the stone fences accentuate the historic value of the property.”
This home has a granite stone exterior, a covered side porch, a restored belvedere, Victorian trim, craftsman stone work around tall windows and a main floor extension with wood siding.
A solid wood front door bordered with glass inserts opens to the foyer featuring a high ceiling, decorative posts, pot lights, wainscotting, crown moulding and a hardwood floor. Highlights of the kitchen are quartz countertops and a large island with custom millwork.
A second entrance has a wood door with transom window, stairs to the second level and a decorative ceiling medallion with an antique-style light fixture. Adjacent to this entrance is the living room, outfitted with a bay window, a gas fireplace, pot lights, a ceiling medallion with antique-style light fixture and hardwood floor.
The spacious dining room contains a large bay window, a detailed ceiling medallion with an antique chandelier-type light fixture, crown moulding, decorative posts and a hardwood floor.
Open to the dining room, the kitchen features quartz countertops, a large island with custom millwork, a hardwood floor, an exposed stone wall, a tongue-and-groove pine ceiling, decorative pillars, pendant lights and stainless steel appliances.
The sunken family room has a stone tile floor, two exposed stone walls, a propane fireplace, wainscotting a picture window and a wood plank and beam ceiling. A mud room and powder room are also on the main floor.
Upstairs, the master bedroom has a hardwood floor, a walkthrough dressing room with custom cabinetry and a fivepiece ensuite with a heated travertine-marble tiled floor, a glass-enclosed showerstall, a soaker tub and twin vanities. Both secondary bedrooms have hardwood floors, closets and picture windows. There is a four-piece main bathroom and a laundry room on this level.
At the top of the house, the belvedere is surrounded by windows offering views of the surrounding, rolling hillside.
As well, the property features an in-ground pool, farm land, two ponds, a stream, wooded areas with walking trails, a twocar detached garage with an attached workshop and a large stone barn.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Jim Wallace, Sutton Headwaters Realty Inc., Brokerage, 416-671-8797; suttonheadwaters.com. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor for latest details. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.