A drive past the gates of this spectacular residence gives you the sense of having arrived in your own private wonderland.
With ten acres of forested land that comes with your own golf cart and a private path to a championship golf course, as well as the majestic Credit River to go fishing, the idea of wonderland is not far from the truth.
The home is designed to accommodate a bustling lifestyle with plenty of room for your private car collection and entertaining family and friends. It has a two car heated garage and additional two garages with five more spaces plus a long driveway; enough room to park 20 cars.
The extensive property backs on to a forested ravine and a golf course. The Credit River winds through the landscape offering opportunities for fishing and kayaking, while the Credit Valley Golf Course offers 18 holes of recreational enjoyment in a picturesque natural setting.
You can zip down a quaint forested private path in your golf cart and directly access the golf course. Charming bridges such as this one take the members from one side of the river to the other as it meanders through the course.
It is the very rare meeting of land, river and golf course and the arrangement that allows the owner to drive his own golf cart onto that beautiful country club. There are 150 golf courses in the GTA and no other owner has that privilege of driving down the path directly onto the course.
The stunning visual drama afforded by the expanse of the property and endless natural old growth forest is hard to overstate.
A lush green landscape through spring and summer transitions into autumn with an explosion of vibrant colours, slowly giving way to a magical snow-covered wonderland in the winter time. Living in this property is an enthralling experience full of enjoyable adventures all year round.
The entrance features beautiful marble flooring and a grand circular staircase leading to the second floor. Above, a soaring ceiling with a decorative skylight and a dazzling chandelier that illuminates the foyer.
The over 18,000 sqft interior living space is bright and airy, brimming with natural light. Roman architectural elements are blended with a modern layout with columned archways opening out into spacious rooms.
Ample light flows in through an abundance of glass windows while also maintaining a constant connection to the green space outside. The outdoor living spaces are accessible via numerous entry points throughout the house.
Gleaming marble flooring in the hallway connects to the rest of the house, which is all hardwood. There is radiant heating on all four levels, including the basement.
The well appointed formal living room has a beautiful coffered ceiling and a cozy fireplace. A defined opening flanked by columns separates the room from the entrance hallway while French doors on the opposite wall connect it to the green space outside.
A spectacular white, arched ceiling with low hanging chandeliers adds drama to this informal living space. Extensive floor-to-ceiling windows highlight the beautiful views of the garden and the park-like natural landscape surrounding the property.
Careful thought went into the play of ceilings in this house - from elegant coffered to dramatic arches, the ceiling designs make a strong statement and have a significant impact in the spatial feel of the room
The formal dining room features a gorgeous chandelier and beautiful crown moulding. The walls are decorated with a series of arched niches and the room easily expands into the outdoor patio through multiple openings.
The kitchen features a large curved granite counter with inlayed decoration, and cream custom built cabinets. Natural light floods in through the floor-to-celing windows and illuminates the entire living space while allowing the outdoors in. The space opens up further to an outdoor patio facing the garden.
On the main level is a large study with rich wood finishing and a warm fireplace; one could easily loose themselves in here. The exterior wall has a row of arched openings that connect the study to the outside.
A spacious exercise hall is located on the second level appointed with a broad range of professional workout equipment, and with ceilings high enough to practice your golf swing.
The master suite is designed as an intimate personal sanctuary. It includes a cozy fireplace that warms a seating area located by the windows; a set of French doors lead out to a large terrace with open views of the gardens and the ravine. It also features 'his-and-hers' walk-in closets, a full bath and a separate powder room. The home has a total of 7 bedrooms with an additional one in the basement.
Just outside the great room on the main level is a beautiful fountain and garden. The massive backyard with a field of tall trees offers the utmost privacy with stunning views of the ravine.
Stairs from the backyard lead down to a resort-like setting with an outdoor swimming pool. Tall trees offer privacy and shade in the summertime making for an ideal holiday style lounging area.
The unique setting of this property allows the residents to enjoy a private resort-like experience with such an array of possibilities - whether its golfing, fishing, skating, snowshoeing or simply indulging in the escape it offers.
The home is only a 30 minute drive to both international airports making it conveniently accessible for a quick business trip or a holiday.