Home in Old Oakville on 16 Mile Creek
Natural settings provide year-round enjoyment with boating or skating
OAKVILLE Location: 328 Trafalgar Rd., Cornwall and Trafalgar Rds.
Asking price: $3,188,000
Size: about 2,676 sq. ft., pus 953 sq. ft. finished basement Lot: 89-by-170 feet, one-car de- tached garage, private drive
Taxes: $10,508 (2020)
Bedrooms: 4 plus 1
Bathrooms: 4
In the heart of Old Oakville, this Georgian Revival-style residence backs onto a ravine and Sixteen Mile Creek, and has full water rights.
Multiple decks, lookouts, sitting areas and a dock make the most of the natural setting. Built in 1922 and fully renovated, the sprawling two-storey home features large panoramic windows, Brazilian hardwood floors, and a cathedral ceiling in the principal bedroom.
“Every view from the home into the ravine and to the shoreline is stunning in all four seasons,” said homeowner Stacey Lewis.
“In the summer, we enjoy boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and watching sunsets in the gazebo. In the winter, when the creek freezes, we spend many hours skating. After skating, we stay warm by the nearby firepit.
“In the spring, our many perennial gardens begin to bloom, and we often spot swans, herons, owls, beavers and turtles, along with an array of songbirds and squirrels,” Lewis added.
The home is located between Lakeshore Road and the Queen Elizabeth Way for easy east- and westbound commuting. It is also a few minute’s drive to the Oakville GO station, shopping, restaurants and cafés. A mall is nearby, as are parks, schools and Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
“The designer renovations of the home achieve a fusion of character and charm with ontrend sophistication,” said real estate agent Kim Cronk about highlights that include high baseboards, crown moulding, multiple built-ins, and large windows.
Featuring a painted wood façade, this home is highlighted by decorative shutters, a dormer window and front door bordered by stained-glass panels. The front, landscaped yard has an interlocking walkout and drive that leads to a detached garage.
The front foyer includes a double closet and hardwood floor.
A gas fireplace with carved wood surround is the highlight of the living room that also features a large picture window, hardwood floor, high baseboards, pot lights and crown moulding.
The dining room has hardwood flooring, box ceiling with pot lights, a pass-through to the kitchen, a picture window flanked with floor-to-ceiling shelves, and a sliding-glass door walkout to the back deck.
Open to the dining room, the spacious family room features hardwood flooring, a large bay window, and a gas fireplace bordered with shelves and cabinetry.
The open-concept kitchen showcases a large island with granite countertop, gas stovetop, cabinetry and a built-in wine rack. Other kitchen highlights include granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash and built-in stainless steel appliances, plus an adjoining breakfast room and French door walkout to a mud room with a two-piece bathroom and outdoor access.
On the second floor, the primary bedroom is being used as a second family room and includes a cathedral ceiling, a picture and dormer window, hardwood floor, a walk-in closet and a five-piece ensuite. There are three more bedrooms on this level, all with hardwood floors and double closets, and a three-piece bathroom.
On the finished lower floor are a recreation room, an office, and a guest bedroom — all with laminate floors and pot lights — plus a three-piece bathroom and laundry room.
The backyard on the ravine, and creek, features a dock, a firepit and natural rock gardens. Two large back decks, including a covered gazebo, have tiered stairs leading to the creek.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Kim Cronk, Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage, 905842-8000; kimcronk.com.
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