Stately house exudes down-to-earth warmth
Four-bedroom, five-bathroom residence on cul-de-sac in Brampton is ideal for a family
This four-bedroom, five-bathroom family home, in an enclave of executive homes in Brampton’s Snelgrove area, has one of the largest lots on this child-friendly cul-de-sac. It also has a wrought-iron fully fenced backyard.
“We have been living in this home for 20 years. Originally, what attracted us to this neighbourhood were the wide country-like expanses. With three children to keep occupied we felt we needed to give them a bit more room and open space. Now, with our youngest turning 21, it is time for my wife, Rose, and I to downsize,” says homeowner Frank Gullia.
Less than a block from a massive park, creek and 14.5-kilometre walking/jogging/biking trail, the house is also close to an elementary school and shops. A lake and conservation area with many public water activities is about a six-minute drive away.
“This is an ideal home for a growing family. While the home is striking and impressive, it has a balance of grandeur and down-to-earth warmth,” says listing agent Greg Partchenko.
“The driveway is extra-wide, suited for children to play sports on, as is the street since it is a cul-de-sac with little traffic. The large backyard has many mature trees, and is fully fenced with custom pillar posts and rod fencing.
“Inside, the finished basement is so large that the current owner has set up a huge billiards area, games and foosball table, theatre area and even an aquarium. The principal rooms are also generous-sized and there is an inviting and spacious main floor family room with a vaulted ceiling,” Partchenkoadds.
The all-brick, sophisticated twostorey detached home has an interlocking stone driveway, an attached three-car garage and plenty of curb appeal with front yard garden beds and a birch tree.
The wide foyer features a marble tile floor, a double closet, a powder room, a chandelier-type light and a winding solid oak staircase leading to the second level.
On one side of the foyer is the formal living room, boasting a broadloom floor, a three-paned large almost floor-to-ceiling window and a gas fireplace. The adjoining formal dining room boasts a broadloom floor and a protruding bay window.
The modern kitchen is huge with highlights including dark-toned cupboards, a marble tile floor, granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash, a large centre island with a sink, cabi- netry and a built-in dishwasher, pot lights, a coffered ceiling and stainless steel appliances — including two ovens and a built-in microwave oven. The kitchen is open to a spacious breakfast area that has a marble tile floor, an oversized sliding glass door walkout and many windows, some with California shutters.
Just off the breakfast area is a sunken family room boasting a vaulted ceiling with fans, a hardwood floor, a fireplace and a wall of three large picture windows overlooking the backyard.
The main floor office is large enough to accommodate a large desk. It has a broadloom floor and a three-paned large window.
On the second level, the master bedroom features a broadloom floor, three windows, space enough for a seating area, a walk-in closet and a five-piece ensuite with a separate shower stall, twin vanity sinks, a bidet, a large window and a standalone oval tub. The ensuite features a separate private area with a large built-in makeup desk and mirror.
A secondary bedroom has a broadloom floor, a double closet, a large window and a four-piece ensuite. The third bedroom boasts a large window, a broadloom floor and a double closet. A fourth bedroom comes with a double closet, a large window with a semicircle transom window above and a broadloom floor. A four-piece bathroom completes the top floor.
The finished lower level has a recreation room with a laminate floor, pot lights and decorative stone wainscotting along one wall. A half-wall stone entrance divides the recreation from the games room. The large games room features a ceramic tile floor, double French doors, an eat-in area, pot lights, a fireplace, wood trim and a stone counter.
The laundry room has a ceramic tile floor, lots of counter and cupboard space and a door to the backyard. There is also a three-piece bathroom in the basement.
Enclosed and professionally landscaped, the backyard boasts two large stone patios, many mature trees and plenty of green space.
To have a look at this property contact listing agents Gregory Partchenko, Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc., Brokerage, 905-896-3333; SuttonRealty.com; homeviewphoto.info/5-ravenscroft-circle-gallery.html. 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.