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This beautiful country house is an authentic "saltbox" reproduction. The saltbox is a colonial style of architecture which originally appeared in New England around 1650 and has remained popular ever since. This 20 year old reproduction is very fine and exemplifies the style well.
The house is a large one and its design could hardly be improved upon. While the front of the house comprises a formal dining room and living room, the back is more casual in style and offers an open concept kitchen and family room. Wood burning fireplaces warm both the family room and the living room. A large laundry/mud room is ideally located near the the side entrance and features a wonderful walk-in closet. Both the laundry room and the kitchen boast hand crafted colonial style pine cabinetry with a lovely beading detail. Recent additions include granite tile countertops and ceramic flooring.
The second floor has three large bedrooms including the master with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. The fully finished third floor offers a large fourth bedroom, 3 piece bathroom and a studio/loft area.
Apart from the kitchen/family room, the house has oak flooring throughout including the third level and every room boasts several windows which really bring the outdoors in.
The nicely treed and landscaped one acre lot affords much privacy yet is only minutes from Cobourg. In addition, the property is just steps from Lake Ontario near Grafton Shores and public access to the lake is available at several points. This is the perfect location for walking, bicycle riding or gardening. Trout and salmon fishing is available nearby and there is a public boat lauching area a short drive away at Wicklow Beach. There is a nature preserve in the neighbourhood and being on a migration route means the bird watching is superb - shorebirds, raptors, orioles, songbirds, killdeers, owls etc.
Both public and separte schools are nearby and bussing is available for secondary and French immersion.
Please contact me to arrange your viewing of this fine home. davidlester@sympatico.ca
-David Lester |