100 Acres, Bathurst Street

A truly exceptional gated property of approximately 100 private acres overlooks Aurora. 2 houses. Over 1,330 ft of frontage. Enjoy the privacy of the country and yet be 5 minutes to Yonge Street, top schools, golf courses & other area amenities. Salt-water pool, pond, distant views. Elegant stone and board & batten home with approx. 12,000 sq ft of finished space.

The location, elegant design, picturesque acreage and total privacy are just a few of the highlights of this fine offering.

The Main Foyer was designed with entertaining in mind and links the Family, Living Room, Bar and Dining Room as well the outdoor spaces including the Screened Porch, pool and Terraces. A wonderful use of space.

Directly off the Kitchen is the Family Room with a raised stone fireplace, beautiful countryside views and French Doors which lead onto the Screened Porch. The western facing Screened Porch with cedar floor and ceiling opens onto the flagstone Terrace and Pool area. There are a variety of great places for outdoor dining and entertaining

The French Country Kitchen is light and bright with pristine views in every direction. The large centre island, granite counters, top of the line appliances and vaulted ceiling all combine to make this a favorite family gathering area.

The Dining Room is linked to the Kitchen via the Servery. Similar to the other main floor rooms, the Dining Room has over-sized windows, wide plank floors, built-in sound system and expertly crafted trim and moulding details.

The Living Room and Office are located on the south side of the home. The large Living Room with wood-burning fireplace offers expansive views over the surrounding countryside and has multiple walk-outs to the outdoor entertaining areas. Alongside the Living Room is the private Owner’s Office. One soon notices the richly textured panelling, wide board floors and extensive built-in book cases.

The Master Suite contains a master bedroom with fireplace, a large change room and a 5-piece en suite bath with heated floors, double vanity, over-sized rain-head shower and soaker tub. The views over the property are exceptional.

In addition to the Master Bedroom, there are three more bedrooms all with en suite baths in the main section of the home. Two additional bedrooms designed for guest use are located on the north side of the home and accessed via a private staircase.

The finished lower level has a Work-out Room, Steam Room, Bathroom, and large Recreation Room. A portion of the Recreation Room can be used as a home theatre, if desired. The Lower Level also has a walk-in 500 bottle capacity wine cellar and a series of storage/utility rooms.

The gunite salt-water pool and hot tub are surrounded by extensive flagstone decking, outdoor eating areas, and gardens. Behind the pool, one can see the spring-fed pond which is over 25 ft. deep and attracts an abundance of song birds and wildlife to the area. A wide variety of outdoor pursuits are enjoyed on the property including hiking, skating on the pond, horseback riding, polo, gardening and swimming.

The elevated lands with views over the Town of Aurora are rolling in nature and a second residence was created near the gated entrance. The Gate House is currently divided into a 3 bedroom apartment and a walk-out 2 bedroom apartment. The property spans approximately 100 acres and includes a professionally designed and manicured polo field with raised viewing Pavilion.

An exceptionally private location fronting onto the west side of Bathurst Street, the property overlooks Aurora and is less than 5 minutes north of Bloomington Sideroad and Richmond Hill. This superb King Township location affords quick access to both Highways 404 and 400, top schools, golf courses and area shopping. Some of the finest homes in King are located on this section of Bathurst Street.

OTHER DETAILS:

• Gated entrance with long primarily paved drive
• Survey and floor plans available
• 2 deep drilled wells
• Highly efficient Geothermal heating and cooling systems
• Natural gas to both Gate House & Main House
• Central vac system
• Garden landscape design by John Lloyd
• Main house: Stone and board and batten construction with ICF Foundations
• Gunite salt water pool and hot tub installed and maintained by Todd Pools
• Rogers high speed internet
• Irrigation system
• Professionally designed polo field
• 600 amp service
• Extensive upgrades to Gate House including new roof, flooring, paint, etc. in 2014
•  500 bottle + capacity wine cellar