Castle-like house has a fairy-tale feel
A place to lose yourself in custom-built luxury and a tranquil forest
Location: 12 Deer Run, Lakeridge and Goodwood Rds.
Asking price: $2,489,800 Size: about 5,000 sq. ft., plus finished basement
Lot: about 2.66 acres, three-car attached garage, circular drive, in-ground pool Taxes: $14,989 (2018) Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 This custom-built, stone estate in the prestigious Foxfire Estates features six walkouts, a wraparound covered back deck, an in-ground pool, sauna and two private second-floor balconies off the second floor.
“My home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Standing from the curb, the tall pillars and the grey stonework gives it a grandiose, modern, castle-like character,” says homeowner Reez Rav. “Being surrounded by a forest inhabited by wildlife creates a tranquil setting that we were not able to have in Toronto. We have frequent visits from woodpeckers, red foxes and even wild turkeys.
“Neighbours wave at everyone driving down our street, even if they are a stranger. This was a pleasant surprise when we moved in as this was something we never experienced living in Toronto,” Rav adds.
The home is close to a reserve and several golf courses. Downtown Uxbridge is less than 10 minutes away by car.
“This home includes a threecar heated garage with a loft and a circular driveway that provides enough space for over 10 cars. Close by is an arena and recreation centre with twin ice pads, a splash pad, tennis courts, lawn bowling, an indoor pool, a curling rink, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and a skate park. There are many schools in the vicinity and three ski resorts. Uxbridge also has over 220 kilometres of scenic trails,” says listing agent Shane Coxworth.
This impressive stone home has a turret-style exterior design, a double-door arched en- trance with transom and decorative pillars. It has a long walkway and a professionally landscaped front yard.
The foyer, with ceramic tile floor, wall sconces and closet, is open to the great room, which has a cathedral ceiling, three large, soaring arched windows, a gas fireplace with a floor-toceiling plaster surround, pot lights, a hardwood floor and a double garden door walkout to the deck.
In the spacious formal dining room is a box ceiling, pot lights, a hardwood floor, a chandelierstyle light fixture and a large bay window with California shutters. There is a powder room off the dining room.
Highlights of the large, Ushaped kitchen include granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash, a large centre island with a sink, a pantry, stainless steel appliances, a double sink with a window above, and a breakfast area with a hardwood floor, two windows and a garden door walkout to the deck.
The living room is outfitted with a coffered ceiling, a hardwood floor, pot lights, two double garden door walkouts to the back deck, two built-in benches below windows and a gas fireplace.
The main-level master bedroom retreat has a bay window, broadloom, pot lights, ceiling fan, a sitting area, a gas fireplace with a tile surround, two walkin closets and a six-piece ensuite. There is an adjoining second bedroom with French doors, broadloom and a closet.
As well, the main floor has a large laundry room with builtin cabinetry and direct access to the garage.
On the second floor, there are three more bedrooms with walk-in closets; two have walkouts to private balconies; one has its own ensuite. There is also a four-piece bathroom on this floor.
Fully finished, the abovegrade lower level has a recreation room with gas fireplace, a bar/kitchen and a walkout to a patio. There is also a media room on this level, an exercise room with a walkout and many windows, a sauna, a three-piece bathroom and a wine cellar.
To have a look at this property contact listing agents: Shane Coxworth and Chris Larmer, Coldwell Banker — R.M.R. Real Estate, Brokerage, 905-8524338. Home of the Week is written by freelance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.