Living Here
WELCOME TO 11 MAPLELAWN DRIVE, ST. JACOBS | $799,900 By Jane Pinzhoffer
Meticulously maintained and overflowing with high end upgrades, this quality custom built 5 plus bedroom, 4 bathroom, Bromberg home features 3,279 square feet in addition to a fully finished basement. Situated on a fully landscaped lot in picturesque St. Jacobs, this lovely family home boasts almost 50’ of frontage, a double garage and driveway, and a welcoming covered front porch.
The front door features panels and a transom with elegant cut-glass, taking you into the spacious foyer with a direct view to the backyard with its mature trees and gardens. To the left of entry dark wood French doors lead to a charming formal living room overlooking the streetscape. 9’ ceilings on the main floor, 8 ½ ceilings in the basement, big bright windows, trackmounted accent lighting, large closets with extra shelving, overhead fans, a home security system, air conditioning, and wiring for surround sound are some of the extras this beautiful and versatile home, tastefully decorated in stylish, calming hues, has to offer.
The kitchen/dining room is often the heart and hub of the home, and it’s no exception here, with a large open concept design that incorporates an abundance of cabinetry, including a full pantry, 20’ of countertops, a granite island, under cabinet valence lighting, and a message centre with a built-in wine rack. The appliances include a Kitchenaid 5 burner gas cooktop, a selfcleaning double wall oven, side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker and water dispenser, and a Bosch built-in dishwasher. The sunny, family-sized dining area has a sliding door walkout to the largest of 3 patios in the fully landscaped and fenced backyard. An arched entry leads from the dining room to the family room showcasing a corner gas fireplace and a huge window overlooking a pergola covered patio and a flagstone patio with a gazebo—perfect for relaxing in a hammock. The main floor also has a laundry room with front-load washer and dryer, overhead cabinetry, and garage access.
Everyone will want to hang out in the recreation room with its British pub ambiance highlighted by a built-in wood and glass block bar, pantry, and mini-fridge, and an 18’ long brick veneer accent wall, antique stained glass windows, and overhead Tiffany light in the billiards area which opens to a living room with a corner gas fireplace and marble hearth. Frosted glass French doors take you to the home gym, which could easily be converted to another bedroom, and there’s an additional bedroom, a 4-piece bath completing the lower level.
Upstairs 5 spacious bedrooms include one which is currently serving as a home office and a palatial master suite with a separate seating area around a gas fireplace with marble hearth and built-in TV/media niche above. The ensuite features a 2-person glass shower, corner soaker tub, and his and her sinks. There’s also a family bathroom with a linen closet on this floor.
The perfect blend of historic small town and contemporary style, the quaint village of St. Jacobs, where horses and buggies are an everyday sight, is located along the Conestoga River. It has become one of Ontario’s premier tourist spots for its array of trendy and unique shops. Just down the road the St. Jacobs Market, a renowned foodie destination, is Canada’s largest year-round market and all the amenities Waterloo has to offer are just minutes away.