Custom-built, roomy bungalow in Pickering
Home is perfect for someone who prefers not to have stairs
Location: 1886 Brookshire Sq., Fairport Rd. and Glenanna Rd. Asking price: $639,900 Size: about 2,143 square feet Lot: 35 by 173 feet, two-car attached garage, private double drive Taxes: $7,355 (2014) Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Custom-built only four years ago with nine-foot main floor ceilings, this Pickering bungalow has more than 2,100 square feet of living space, including a family room.
“This newer house was the last of about six custom-built homes constructed by the same builder in the neighbourhood,” says listing agent Sophia Tan.
“He originally built the home for his mother, who has since had to move to other living arrangements. All of these custom homes were unique and different in style.
“This bungalow is ideal for someone who does not want stairs for practical reasons or as a preference, as everything is easily accessed on one floor, even the laundry room. Most older bungalows have the family room and laundry room in the basement.
“A custom-built bungalow under five years old is a rare find in today’s market. This house still has a huge, insulated unfinished basement which could be finished in future days if need be, with a rough-in for a three-piece bathroom and above grade windows. The pie-shaped lot is almost one-quarter of an acre and is very private. The property has a twocar garage which can be entered from the main floor, as well as a fourcar driveway.”
“This is an established neighbourhood with a mix of newer homes and homes over 20 years old on the surrounding streets. Most of them are two storeys. There is one bunga lowloft in the vicinity and only one other bungalow,” says Tan.
The home is situated on a child-safe square and is walking distance to two parks, a ravine and creek. There are several schools close by and grocery shopping, stores, places to eat and places of business nearby along Whites Rd. N. The home has easy access to Hwy. 401and Hwy. 2.
With an all-brick exterior, a doublecar attached garage and peaked rooflines, this home looks more like a one-and-a-half-storey home than a bungalow.
It has a long, manicured front lawn with some coniferous trees. Adding a unique flair, there is a window above the entrance that looks into the attic.
The front door has a transom window above it, and the foyer features a ceramic-tile floor and a double closet
step up from the hallway leads to the living room.
There is a half-wall from the foyer that overlooks the spacious living room.
Features of the living room include a hardwood floor, a large four-pane picture window and California shutters.
The living room is open to the equally spacious dining room, which boasts a hardwood floor, a ceiling medallion and a window.
Highlights of the kitchen include a ceramic-tile floor, a ceramic backsplash, a coffered ceiling, a double sink with a window above and plenty of cupboard space.
The adjoining breakfast room is large, with a ceramic-tile floor and a walkout to the backyard with floorto-ceiling windows flanking both sides of the walkout. The walkout and windows have full-length California shutters.
A half-wall divides the breakfast room from the family room, which has a hardwood floor and a window with California shutters.
Boasting a walk-in closet and a broadloom floor, the master bedroom also has a four-piece ensuite.
The second bedroom features a double closet and broadloom floor. The third bedroom also has a double closet and broadloom floor.
There is another four-piece bathroom to serve these secondary bedrooms.
With direct access to the doublecar garage, the main floor laundry room has a ceramic-tile floor and a closet.
Although unfinished, the lower level has a finished landing with a ceramic-tile floor. There is a back deck and the large backyard is fully fenced.
To have a look at this property contact listing Sophia Tan, Prudential Achievers Realty, Brokerage, at 416-417-4488 or sophiatan.com. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor for latest details. . To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.