Joyce Byrne, Broker
SRS, ABR, HBA, MA
"Dorchester" Estate with Development Potential




$849,000.00





MLS Number: 393520
Property Type: 3 Level Side split
Closest Major Intersection: Hamilton and Elgin Roads.

Lot Size: 12 acres approx.
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Inclusions: Light fixtures, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, garage door opener and control, alarm and window coverings
Exclusions: Dining room drapes.
Parking: Single attached garage with inside entry and a large workshop on the property which can also be used as a garage.

Taxes: $3873 (2006)
Area: Dorchester

Age: 40 approx.
Heating: Cooling: Electrical: Hi efficient forced air gas, Central Air, 100 amp breaker panel
Possession: 30 days


Schools:

Public  
Lord Dorchester S.S.

61 Queen St.
http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/lorddo
519-268-7351


French Immersion  
Centennial Central

14774 Medway Rd.Arva
http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/centen
660-8193
Strathroy District Collegiate

361 Second Street
http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/Strath
519-245-2680

denotes a school that has bussing available.

Details:
Located just on the outskirts of Dorchester so its very convenient to all the amenities of this lovely town including community centre, library, shops, hair and spa facilities, grocery store, video rentals, sports facilities and much much more. Its a short drive into London if you wish to do major shopping.

Terrific schools, parks, playgrounds and enjoy the trails and beauty of the Thames right out your own back door!!

Nestled at the back of this 12 acre heavily treed parcel is this charming estate home. There is a long winding driveway that passes 2 ponds on the way to the house. Lovingly landscaped over many, many years with lots of parking available as well as privacy.

Enjoy many summer evenings on your private patio area which sits high over the Thames River or spend the afternoon out of the sun in the custom built gazebo. You will certainly have room to roam on this property. This home is an absolute dream for the avid gardener whether its fruits and vegetables or flowers. You can use the water from the river to water!

This one owner 3 level side split is about 3100 square feet of finished space!

The shingles were done 5 or 6 years ago and the front deck that runs across the 2nd level was all redone 2 years ago and stained recently. The gazebo is only 3 years old and the patio area was fenced about 5 years ago too. The curb appeal is very attractive and the setting breathtaking.

The gracious double doored entry opens to a huge double foyer which gives you a view to the wonderful sunken living room and the rear glass enclosed sun room.

The formal livinging room boasts a wall of ledge rock for the outstanding fireplace as well you will love all the light from a wall of windows and the tongue and grove cathedral ceiling. The fireplace was converted to gas about 10 years ago and the owners had Edwards glass design and install wonderful stained glass transoms.

The formal dining room is open to the living room and also has a large window for lots of light. Entertaining in these two rooms would be a pleasure. This home exudes a sense of style and class and guests will truly feel special and at the same time at home here.

The eat-in kitchen is next door to the sun room so it could be used as an eating area if one has a large family or a main floor family room. The kitchen cupboards were redone and a floating island installed so it makes a terrific work triangle. There is a pantry or closet area, dishwasher and double sinks plus ceramic flooring. You can access the garage easily from here or the side yard and there is a guest bath off this room too.

The sun room makes a fabulous plant room and has direct access to the rear patio which is surrounded by tall hedges. It would also make a terrific reading area or family room. This room has ledge rock and wood accents.

Up a short flight of stairs are 4 large bedrooms all with ample closet space. One bedroom has a walk in closet and door to the wrap around deck.  Another bedroom has built in cupboards as well as a closet and would make a great office.

The family bath is on this level with a triple vanity and tub. There is also a guest bath on the main floor off the kitchen and a shower and hot tub room on the 3rd level.

The hot tub room was formerly an office with outside entry and could be converted back. This room would also be great if the new owner wanted to add an inground pool as there is room in the yard nearby.

The 3rd level is strictly designed for entertaining. A huge area for a pool table and there is a large bar. Plenty of room for TV viewing and gatherings of both friends and family.

Don't worry there is lots of storage in your laundry/mudroom/furnace area next to the family room on the 3rd level.

The large workshop is divided into 2 sections and had oil heating but the tank has been removed. It is insulated, has hydro, water and 2 lofts. It is far enough away from the house you could use it for business or just for more storage and it would make a terrific garage as it has newer garage doors.

As well this property offers future development potential for a housing subdivision.

Call 679-5443 ID 5780 for 24 hour recorded ad.

Purchaser to verify all information.

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Front of House

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Front of house facing east

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Side of house facing south

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Shed decorated for Christmas

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Two gorgeous ponds on the property

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Another view of one of the ponds

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Pond has been used as a swimming hole

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Double doored front entrance

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Stained glass transoms done

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Floor to ceiling Ledgerock Fireplace

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Stairs to bedrooms

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Terrace Doors off Master

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Raised Dining Room

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Spacious bar in 3rd level family room

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Family room with wood floor in 3rd level

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Convenient floating island in Kitchen

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View from foyer into the 3rd level

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Eating area with sunroom in background

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Kitchen meal preparation area

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Lots of lovely cupboards in this eat in kitchen

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Hot Tub Room

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Sunroom has patio doors to rear

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View into kitchen from Sunroom

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Another view of the bar on the third level

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View of Sunroom from eating area

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2nd set of Terrace Doors off

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Master Bedroom with Terrace doors to the wrap around Sundeck at the front of the house

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View from Living Room into the Foyer

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Walk in closet in front bedroom

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Eating area

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Stairs to one of the 2 lofts in the workshop

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Workshop has its own hydro panel

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View of Thames River

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View out living room window

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Huge triple windows in living room

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West side of the property

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Attractive Custom Shed on west

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View of one of the ponds

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View from front bedroom to Gazebo on east side of property

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Front of house has wrap around deck

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View from 2nd Bedroom window to east

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Picnic area by pond as seen from

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View from rear bedroom of

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View from Rear Bedroom to private patio

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View down the driveway

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Custom built gazebo

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Front of house has 2 ponds

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Patio is privacy hedged

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Front view of workshop with newer insulated garage door

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Rear View of Workshop

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Pull down stairs up to the front loft in Workshop

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Covered lean too off workshop for outside storage

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Another picnic area on east



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Top Company Sales Representative at 519- 471- 8888.

Joyce Byrne, Broker
Sutton Group Preferred Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned & Operated

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