PICKERING

2265 Uxbridge/Pickering Townline (Westney Road North and Uxbridge/Pickering Townline)

Asking price: $3.488 million Taxes: $8,065 (2018) Bedrooms: 3+2 Bathrooms: 5

MLS# E4224877

WELCOMING DESIGN ON 38 ACRES

“The country market has picked up significantly since the spring,” says listing agent Carolyn Scime. “In the latter part of the summer, we saw an increase in quality, wellpriced listings coming on to the market that we had been lacking for some time.”

This board-and-batten home was built in 1960. The current owners purchased the property in 2006 and meticulously renovated almost the entire home, most notably the custom chef ’s kitchen and all four bathrooms, she says. “The owners have done a fantastic job of marrying traditional features with modern style and amenities.”

The 4,859-square-foot home has restored barn beam ceilings, a traditional wood-burning fireplace in the master suite and an open-concept gourmet kitchen.

“The goal was to make everyone who visits feel welcome, comfortable and at home. When you walk through the front door, it is clear that this goal was accomplished,” she says. “The home has played host to numerous dinner parties, coffee dates, pool afternoons and tennis games.”

Scime says her personal favourite place is the deck off the dining room, which has a view of the Toronto skyline. “In winter, my favourite spot would be the great room in front of the woodburning fireplace with the same distant views to the south.”

The 38-acre property on the Oak Ridges Moraine has a pool, a tennis court and walking trails. It is close to larger trail systems, skiing and golf, she says. It is also close to schools and amenities that make it a great option for year-round living.

“The upper end of the country market is always a bit slower to sell compared to its lower priced or in-town alternatives. In the past few months there has been an increase in popularity and demand for country properties, which resulted in some significant sales of properties that have been listed for several months.” Listing Broker: Chestnut Park Real Estate (Carolyn Scime)