Home Of The Week
Windrush Properties estate includes gourmet kitchen, wine cellar and double-sided fireplaces
Toronto Star
January 17, 2014
By Allison Harness
Kleinburg
Location: 1 Windrush Rd.
Stegman’s Mill and Islington Ave.
Asking price: $3,188,800
Size: about 6,600 sq. ft.
Lot: 360 by 117-ft., three-car attached garage, private circular drive
Taxes: $11,592 (2013)
Bedrooms: 3 plus 2
Bathrooms: 5
Situated on three lush and landscaped acres on a cul-de-sac, this multi-million-dollar bungalow estate has about 6,600-sq. ft. of living space. It is part of Windrush Properties, which includes a common share ownership of an additional seven acres of forested land along the Humber River, ensuring the privacy of the homes in this subdivision.
“This majestic abode has a timeless architectural design, defined by its sophisticated style and tranquil surroundings. It’s within walking distance to the quaint village of Kleinburg with shops and restaurants. The residence is set apart by master craftsmanship and quality design, and is tucked away amidst other multi-million dollar estate homes,” says listing agent Lucy Brookhouser.
“This bungalow has an extraordinary layout and is constructed with top-quality finishes, boasting a gourmet kitchen, nine- to 20-foot ceiling heights, hand-forged wrought iron railings, a climate controlled wine cellar, double-faced fireplaces, eight-feet solid wood doors, a heated oversized triple-car garage, floor-to-ceiling oversized windows, and multiple walk-outs to terraces and grounds that descend into the gardens, a tranquil forest and pond,” Brookhouser says.
“Kleinburg is a historic village located between two branches of the Humber River in the City of Vaughan. It is home to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, a major art gallery that showcases the famous Group of Seven artwork,” Brookhouser adds. “Also part of the village are the Kortright Centre, Humber River trails, Bindertwine Park, Copper Creek Golf Course and the annual Binder Twine Festival. Located within the historic village there is fine dining, cafés, shops. In the near future, there will be The Pierre Berton Discovery Centre which is expected to open in 2014.
This stately home has a stucco exterior, a flagstone walkway, decorative entrance pillars and an eight-foot solid oak front door with a large arched transom window with wrought-iron detailing.
The foyer features a soaring arched ceiling — up to 20-feet high, with hand-crafted moulding, a hardwood floor, a large floor-to-ceiling window, double closet and powder room.
In the living room, has a double-side gas fireplace with a marble surround is the focal point. There are also pot lights, a large window and hardwood floor. The double-side fireplace is shared with the dining room which has hardwood, a display niche, large windows, pot lights and built-in speakers.
The enormous eat-in kitchen has many luxury attributes including custom cabinetry, hardwood floor, built-in speakers, double-sided gas fireplace with marble surround, centre island, granite counters, pendant lights, breakfast bar, marble backsplash, crown moulding, a double door walkout and high end stainless steel appliances.
Sharing the second double-sided fireplace is the adjoining family room with hardwood floor, custom built-ins with a TV, built-in speakers, crown moulding and another double-door walkout to the back terrace.
The master bedroom is spacious and features a double-door entrance, a hardwood floor, crown moulding, built-in speakers, pot lights, his/hers walk-in closets with custom built-ins, a double door walkout to a balcony, large windows for plenty of natural light and high baseboards. An archway leads to the master bedroom sitting room which has a gas fireplace with a marble surround, hardwood floor and a double door walkout to a balcony.
The four-piece master bedroom ensuite has a marble floor and backsplash, glass shower stall, soaker tub, bay window, decorative columnss and stairs to the lower level exercise room.
Two more bedrooms are on the main floor, one with potential to be an office.
From the foyer, a wrought-iron railing staircase leads to the finished lower level which has a service entrance with a ceramic tile floor, a staircase to the main floor, direct access to the heated garage and powder room.
The lower-level great room has built-in bookshelves, a wood-burning fireplace with a limestone mantel, a hardwood floor, built-in speakers, a wet bar with granite counters, a sink, bar stools and a dishwasher.
In the exercise room are closets, hardwood floor, infra-red sauna and pot lights. Two lower level bedrooms feature hardwood floors. One bedroom features a six-piece semi-ensuite with a step-up glass enclosed shower stall, soaker tub, enclosed toilet and bidet and twin sinks.
The basement also boasts a climate-controlled wine cellar with built-in cabinets, granite counters, a fridge sink and porcelain floor.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Lucy Brookhouse, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Brokerage, 905-832-6656;lucy.brookhouser@royallepage.ca ; itsaboutpeople.ca.
