Luxury home on Lake Ontario bay
Custom four-bedroom on a big property has a pool, bayfront dock A private dock reaches out from the home’s 53-foot stretch of shoreline.
Big property near Brighton has a pool, bayfront dock,
BRIGHTON Location: 107 Stewart Rd., Co. Rd. 64 and Prince Edward St.
Asking price: $1,550,000 Size: about 2,500 sq. ft. Lot: Over 2-1/2 acres, two-car attached garage, two-car detached garage with loft, private drive, in-ground pool Taxes: $7,842 (2019) Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 This luxury estate on an expansive property has more than 50 feet of waterfront and a private dock on a small bay off of Lake Ontario, about 150 kilometres east of Toronto.
“My wife Arlene and I bought this piece of property in 1994 and built this Jack Arnold-designed home after she discovered his plans in an Architectural Digest magazine,” said homeowner Peter Kennedy. “We love the community, where neighbours socialize together, assist each other, yet respect each other’s privacy ... We are close to vineyards, biking trails, the Trent-Severn Waterway, a marina, galleries and shopping, and yet cocooned in a private natural setting without the hustle and bustle of downtown living.
“We love it so much here, we are moving next door into our custom-built retirement home,” he added.
Just under a two-hour drive to Toronto, the home is close to shops, restaurants, businesses and schools in Brighton. It’s also close to Presqu’ile Provincial Park.
“This estate boasts sophisticated style in lush surroundings, unlike anything else currently available on the market,” said listing agent Sydney Fairman, referring to the home’s large living space, acreage and lagoon-style pool.
“Priced considerably less than a comparable home in the GTA, this home has quality workmanship both inside and out — including two islands and a built-in computer station in the kitchen.”
This impressive home has a stone façade with brick accents, a central entranceway with a tall glass door, a large front window plus dormer window, a varied roofline and flagstone walkway bordered by gardens and lawn.
The oversized front door with transom opens to a foyer with hardwood floor, closet and a chandelier-type light.
Next to the foyer is the spacious living room, highlighted by a cathedral ceiling with four skylights above four sets of large windows, a hardwood floor and a wood-burning fireplace.
On the other side of the foyer, double French doors open to a den or family room with a vaulted ceiling, a large arched window plus two additional windows, a hardwood floor, a modern pendant light and access to a two-piece bathroom.
Open to the kitchen, the dining room is outfitted with a hardwood floor, a large chandelier, pot lights, a custom-built dining table, cabinetry and two sets of double-door garden walkouts on either side of the room.
The sophisticated kitchen features two islands, a built-in wine rack, a hardwood floor, granite counters, pot lights, ceramic tile backsplash, two windows, solid wood cabinetry, built-in stainless steel appliances and a built-in computer desk with two separated workspaces.
The laundry room off the kitchen is connected to a mud room with access to the attached garage.
The main-floor master bedroom is opposite the living room and has a hardwood floor, a vaulted ceiling, a modern pendant light, three windows, a double garden-door walkout, a large walk-in closet with builtin organizers and a five-piece ensuite with a stand-alone soaker tub.
There are three bedrooms on the upper floor, all with broadloom and double closets. One features a sliding glass-door walkout to a private balcony. A five-piece bathroom completes this floor.
The unfinished basement is a crawl space.
The backyard has a large lawn and gardens, a covered patio, a fenced in-ground pool with surrounding concrete patio, a small pond with a waterfall and access to the bay with a private dock.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Sydney Fairman, Re/Max Lakeshore Realty Inc., Brokerage, 9053737653; sydneysells.com.
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.