Open-concept house a retro residence
Extreme features made this home the show model for development
WHITBY Location: 18 Leithridge Cres., Baldwin St. N. and Camwith Dr. W. Asking price: $1,150,000 Size: about 3,241 sq. ft. Lot: 70-by-113 feet, two-car built-in garage, private double drive Taxes: $7,363 (2018) Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 This stately, one-of-a-kind family home served as the show model for the development because of its exemplary features.
“It wasn’t lost on us that this was the Tribute model home for the development,” homeowner Allison Bedoya says. “All the finishing touches are firstrate. The tall door openings give the home a classic, retro style. Although the rooms are large enough on their own, the tall ceilings make them feel that much larger.
“Partially open-concept, it’s a perfect home for entertaining while still retaining the privacy of the rooms. We love the area as we are close to schools and the quaint downtown area of Brooklin, which has some wonderful restaurants and a smalltown ambience,” Bedoya adds.
Located in an area with a mix of new and older detached homes, parks and a nearby golf course, the 2007-built Tribute Communities house is a 45minute drive to Toronto. Brooklin has a grocery store, shops, a library and an arena. Big-box stores are a 15-minute drive away.
“This home is situated on a large 70-foot-wide corner lot, and steps to Brooklin High School,” listing agent Dominika Stollar says. “It features many upgrades such as hardwood floors throughout the main level and the second level landing, an oak staircase with an upgraded Berber carpet runner, and decorative moulding and built-ins throughout. The master bedroom showcases a large dressing room/walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with a separate water closet,”
This classic, all-brick home features a roofline with three high peaks, a large covered porch that wraps around one side, Victorian trim and a builtin two car garage.
Double entry doors open to the foyer which features a tray ceiling, a ceramic-tile floor with an inlay, and a double closet.
Next to the foyer is the spacious living room with a soaring 20-ft. ceiling, wainscotting on all the walls, a hardwood floor, a pendant light, five tall groundlevel windows and five tall higher windows that flood the area with natural light.
The dining room is outfitted with a tray ceiling, a chandelierstyle light, a large bay window, a hardwood floor and wallpaper.
Highlights of the sophisticated kitchen include a centre island, a breakfast bar, pendant lights and pot lights, crown moulding, granite counters, a ceramic-tile floor, ceramic tile backsplash and built-in stainless steel appliances.
The adjoining breakfast room has a ceramic-tile floor, pot lights, a chandelier-type light and a garden door walkout, flanked by a window.
It’s open to the family room which has a hardwood floor, crown moulding, three windows and a gas fireplace with a detailed wood mantel and bordered by built-in shelves.
This main floor also has a powder room and a laundry room. The upstairs hall has a skylight and overlooks the living room below.
Double entry doors open to the master bedroom which features crown moulding, pot lights, two windows, a massive walk-in closet/dressing room with built-in organizers and a sitting area. The five-piece ensuite is equipped with a large soaker tub with a bay window above, an oversized shower stall, twin vanity sinks and separate area for the toilet.
A secondary bedroom is outfitted with pot lights, a double closet and a four-piece ensuite.
The third bedroom has a double closet and pot lights, while the fourth bedroom also has a double closet and pot lights and is serving as a home office. The lower level is unfinished. The fully fenced backyard has a large flagstone patio and a huge manicured lawn.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Dominika Stollar, Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate, Brokerage, 905655-0840; cbrmr.com. Home of the Week is written by freelance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.