$1.275 million

Oshawa

273 Cosgrove Dr. (Winchester Road West and Simcoe Street North)

Asking price: $1.275 million

Sold for: $1.275 million

Taxes: $7,583 (2023)

Bedrooms: 4+1

Bathrooms: 3

Square footage: 2,381

Garage: 2

Parking: 4

Days on the market: 80

Construction of the Windfields neighbourhood began in 2010 on the site of the former Wildfields Farm. The 1,500-acre development has seen several different phases and completion dates, says listing agent Frank Leo. “Still more areas are being developed.”

The northwest Oshawa Windfields Farm property was a former horse breeding farm. “Colonel R. S. Mclaughlin established Parkwood Stables in 1927 at the northwest corner of Simcoe Street North and Conlin Road West. Parkwood Stables was known for its show horses and racehorses in the late 1930s,” according to the City of Oshawa’s website.

“In 1950, Mclaughlin sold Parkwood Stables to Edward Plunket (E.P.) Taylor. E. P. Taylor was another prominent Canadian businessman. From the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, Windfields Farm was home to Canada’s leading thoroughbred stallions.”

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes thoroughbred racehorse Northern Dancer was born at Windfield Farms, the Oshawa site continues.

There was steady interest in this Cosgrove Drive house, which was on the market for 80 days. The home is one of the largest in the area, offering 2,381 square feet of aboveground living space.

Highlights include a gas fireplace in the living/dining room, quartz counters in the kitchen and a walkout to a deck from the breakfast area.

The family-friendly home has a primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and a five-piece ensuite bathroom. Leo says the best interior feature is the open living space on the second floor.

The sellers spared no expense finishing the lower level, he says. It includes a recreation room with wet bar, an additional bedroom and a laundry room.

The 35x127-foot pie-shaped lot has a backyard that’s an entertainer’s delight, he says. It has a covered deck and backs on to a ravine. Listing Broker: Remax West Realty Inc. (Frank Leo)