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Located in desirable and prestigious Country Walk, this all-brick house will certainly please the buyer looking for top quality material & finishings in his home. This is the Michealangelo model, by Minto, which offers approximately 2650 sq. ft. It sits on a quiet family oriented street and is just a short walk to the school l’Etoile de l’Est. Adjoining this school is the Louis Perrault park with playground structures, a basket ball court, a small baseball diamond and a maze of nature trails … all this in a forested area. In the winter, there is a skating rink to attract young and old for additional outdoor fun!
Proudly occupied and meticulously maintained, this whole property is impressive. There is rich medium hardwood flooring throughout the main floor and all of the second floor including the staircase. Note the crown moldings, the real wainscoting, the many potlights and the built-in ceiling speakers for lifestyle audio system which have been installed on the main floor. This also includes wiring for surround sound in the basement.
The private vestibule features beautiful blonde marble flooring, an elegant new front door w/sidelight and a brick wall for character. Double French doors open up to a spacious foyer and a stunning curved hardwood staircase. You will love the entertainment-sized living and dining rooms, the generously-sized family room with its cozy computer nook, traditional wood-burning fireplace , and the main floor laundry with its direct access to the garage AND with a practical side door!
The kitchen has had a major face lift! Gorgeous counter tops with an undermount sink, a new backsplash and top-of-the-line Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances including a built-in microwave and a gas double-oven (convection) will be everyone’s delight to cook for the family. Note the size of the wall pantry and the solarium-style spacious eating area.
Up the fabulous staircase, so bright due to the large skylight, are four very nice bedrooms. The master bedroom offers a retreat area and a deluxe ensuite with whirlpool and separate shower enclosure. Here again, there is marble flooring – very neutral in colour.
For additional luxurious living space, the basement was professionally finished in 2008. Wow! It comprises of a gorgeous stone electric fireplace, an upscale 3-piece bathroom with glass shower, heated flooring and granite countertop, a fitness room enhanced by double French doors, a large games room, many pot lights, a cedar closet, a cold storage room and yes, there was still room for a workshop.
As impressive as the house is, the cedar hedged backyard is, as well, without a doubt! A 16x32 kidney shaped heated pool was installed in 2002 and a black iron fence is there for peace-of-mind. The utility shed is most useful! Interlock patio, pool deck, flower beds and perennial gardens cover the ground of this large backyard…plenty of room for outdoor furniture. Tired after a good work-out in the pool? Enjoy resting in the hammock! Note that there is extensive interlock work at the front as well...all professionally done of course.
Other important details:
- Patio door replaced in 2000, front door in 2010.
- Lifetime warranty Eclipse shingles, sky light were replaced in 2003.
- New maintenance-free windows installed at the front of the house in 2010.
- High-efficiency furnace in 2007.
- Alarm system in 2010.
- Central vacuum in 2009.
- Rinnai hot water on demand 2007 which means no hot water tank rental cost.
