Description

A treasured family home steeped in old-world charm.

Come home to your own Boston country estate right here in the Lorne Park neighbourhood of South Mississauga.

This ravine lot with its own creek makes it one of the most unique settings in the city. Green space is plentiful and in the summertime, you’ll enjoy increased privacy once the ravine fills in with lush green foliage.

Mississauga has its share of trails, but with a property like this, you won’t need to leave home to get closer to nature. Just take the walkout from the basement to the deck and listen to the birds sing as you have your morning coffee. And at night, a glass of wine while listening to the owls call to each other.

The maple wood staircase and much of the home’s charming interior are the work of a Bostonian architect. From antique furnishings, light fixtures, and custom-built showpieces, this house has stories to tell. Take a look at the powder room vanity, a piece imported from Boston that the entire room’s design was based on.

The formal dining room with its hardwood floors, wainscoting, crown moulding, and double-hung crosshatch windows is the ideal setting for family gatherings.

The living room boasts 10 ½ ft ceilings accented by an antique lighting fixture. Natural light is abundant throughout the home and every window boasts its own “natural moment.” The living room’s bay window is no exception and provides a lookout into the ravine and its many wild inhabitants. Dinner party enthusiasts? Say hello to the built-in wet bar.

Through a set of French doors, you’ll find a custom kitchen with a gas range stove, electric oven, Dacor range hood, Electrolux steel fridge, Miele dishwasher, and stunning granite counters. Look closely at the face frame cupboards and you’ll see that the hinges have been designed to match the home’s vintage aesthetic. An antique grate has been given new life as a storage space. Look up and admire the hand-carved timber beam detail on the ceiling.

If you’d rather dine al fresco, take the kitchen walkout to the deck. Watch the kids while they swim in the inground pool surrounded by a concrete retaining wall and gardens. Mature trees completely encircle this recreational space making you feel as if you’ve retreated to your own world.

The kitchen and sunken family room share an open-concept floorplan.

With its scenic views of the ravine, the family room provides a gorgeous backdrop for gatherings with friends. Take the walkout to the elevated, enclosed Muskoka-style porch to get a closer look at the forest. The rustic, wood-burning fireplace is accented with an antique timber beam mantle.

Heading upstairs, the skylight above the staircase allows natural light to illuminate the home.

Awake from your slumber in the master bedroom and take the walkout to the balcony that overlooks the ravine and creek. Or grab a spot on the window seat by the gas fireplace. The antique plank pine wood floor adds to the room’s country estate feel. The master bathroom has been recently renovated with a new shower and features a walk-in closet with enviable storage space.

The two additional bedrooms upstairs feature picturesque views. They share a five-piece bathroom that overlooks the patio.

Working out or working from home? With its reclaimed brick flooring, the basement provides even more usable space to enjoy hobbies or entertain guests in the sitting area by the fireplace. The basement has two additional rooms and the three-piece washroom features a shower and antique vanity with a sink.

Located in the coveted Lorne Park School District, downtown Toronto is only 30 minutes away. Enjoy the boutique shops in Clarkson Village, world-class golf clubs, and a racket club down the street. Explore the walking trails of Rattray Marsh and the Port Credit Marina.

Brimming with character, this house is move-in ready. There’s also the potential to take advantage of the spacious lot and polish up the property to scale. The customization possibilities are limited only by your own imagination.

This house not only has room to grow but is perfectly placed in an ever-growing Carolinian forest.

A family can make this house a home. Make it yours.

Welcome home!