A big, ‘perfect’ gathering place
Brick-and-stone house on 2 acres has a backyard entertainment zone
HALTON HILLS
Location: 3 Bridlewood Blvd., Hwy. 7 and 6th Line
Asking price: $1,535,000 Size: about 3,080 sq. ft., plus 1,540 sq. ft. finished basement
Lot: 229-by-385 feet, three-car attached garage, private drive with parking for up to 13 cars, in-ground pool Taxes: $7,532 (2018) Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 This sprawling brick-and-stone estate on more than two acres has had extensive upgrades — including two airy sitting rooms, a fully-finished basement with bar and 2,200-sq.-ft. cedar deck with outdoor kitchen — worth over $400,000.
“This home has been perfect as a gathering place for our family and friends — sitting by a bonfire, soaking in the hot tub, swimming in the pool or enjoying an outdoor dinner party,” says homeowner Paul Farrugia who has lived in the home, northwest of Georgetown, for 14 years.
“There are weekly farmer’s markets in nearby Acton and Georgetown. Halton Hills offers great programs at their recreation centre, and … both towns have good shopping options as well as some really good dining.”
The home has easy access to Hwy. 7 and is less than an hour’s drive to downtown Toronto. It is a few minutes away from a conservation area, close to two golf clubs and two GO train stations.
“Along with its many upgrades, this executive home has been immaculately maintained. With over 3,000 square feet of above-grade, luxury living space and a fully finished basement, there is ample room to accommodate a large family,” listing agent Carolyn Ellerton says. “Another highlight of the property is the finished, heated, triple-car garage with an epoxy floor and high lift doors with jack shaft openers,” Ellerton says.
Surrounded by a large, manicured lawn, mature trees and garden beds, this stately home features a high-arched stone entrance with additional exterior stone detail, a winding driveway and long front stone walk with an inlay.
Inside the double entry doors, the foyer has a ceramic-tile floor, a double closet and a powder room. Next to the foyer is the spacious living room with hardwood floor, gas fireplace, picture windows, a built-in TV enclave with cabinetry and an adjoining, round sitting area surrounded by arched windows.
On the other side of the foyer is an equally spacious dining room with a custom inlay hardwood floor, an electric fireplace and an adjoining round sitting area surrounded by arched windows.
The large U-shaped kitchen has a ceramic-tile floor, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast area with two sets of sliding glass door walkouts to the back deck.
Completing this floor is a laundry room/mud room with a walkout to the backyard and direct access to the attached, heated garage.
On the second floor, the master bedroom is equipped with double walk-in closets, a carpeted floor, a picture window and a four-piece ensuite with a large soaker tub surrounded by windows.
A second bedroom features a double closet, carpeted floor and a four-piece ensuite. There are two more bedrooms, both with large closets and broadloom on the floors. Another four-piece main bathroom serves these bedrooms.
The finished lower level has a recreation room with laminate floor, pot lights and a built-in dry bar. There is also a family room with a Berber carpeted floor, plus an exercise room and a two-piece bathroom. The enormous back deck spans the width of the home and includes a hot tub and large outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbecue, ample counter space and a built-in fridge and sink. The in-ground pool and change room is surrounded by a wooden deck and wrought- iron fencing. The backyard also features a long stone walkway, a built-in fire pit, lots of lawn space and two large storage sheds.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Carolyn Ellerton, Re/Max Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage, l 519837-1300; getguelph.ca.
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.