Description
Original 8th Concession Estate
One of King townships most noted properties! Character filled original brick home with an impressive glass and stone addition overlooking the spectacular gardens, stone waterfall, Marbelite pool and pool house with sauna. 3 car garage, bank barn, second residence and a state-of-the-art cattle barn and machinery buildings which have their own driveway onto the 8th Concession Road.
The Property
Large dramatic stones mark the entrance to this 98-acre property on one of the best roads in King. A tree-lined driveway leads to the main residence which is positioned to enjoy the spectacular views over the rolling land and long views. The house is surrounded by stunning perennial gardens, enormous pieces of granite forming many terraces around the home and a relaxing waterfall into the small pond. To the north of the home is a heated 3 car garage. The driveway then leads to the original renovated bank barn and the second residence.
The property is a beautiful mix of farmland, rolling meadows with a large hardwood forest, part of the Happy Forest.
The Residence
The original brick home was restored and expanded by one of Canada’s legendary designers. The main residence makes a wonderful family home and is ideal for entertaining.
Side entrance
Mud room with stone floors
Numerous cedar lined closets
Stacked old stone wall
A long skylit entrance hall
Powder room
Primary Bedroom
The main floor primary bedroom was added to the century home and has its own separate wing.
Large walk-in closet
6-piece ensuite with heated floors
Large fireplace in bedroom
Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass door to granite terrace on the east side of the home
Floor-to-ceiling stone wall
Sunroom off of the bedroom makes an ideal exercise studio
The peaceful views from this bedroom suite are superb.
Kitchen
Located in the centre of the floorplan, the kitchen overlooks the great room.
Pine cabinetry
Granite countertops
Panelled fridge
Overlooks the great room
Located near the kitchen is a large eating area with glass sliding doors providing access to the granite terrace and pool
Great Room
An impressive room with perfect scale. The views over the pool, rolling hills and gardens are ever-changing and make this room a favorite in the home.
Floor-to-ceiling stone wall with fireplace
Floor-to-ceiling windows on the east and south walls with views over the waterfall and gardens
Flagstone floors
Dining room
The dining room feels like walking back in time. The materials and design are a perfect complement to the great room.
Old exterior brick wall on west wall, with north facing windows
Old stone wall
Hemlock flooring
Living room
Exposed brick wall with north and south windows and fireplace
Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass door to the stone terrace overlooking the pool
Hemlock floors
Front door with historic hardware intact
Office
The large office is well placed and provides views over the front drive.
West windows
Brick fireplace with a wood mantel and brick hearth
Hemlock floors
Upper floor
Three bedrooms all with large cedar lined closets and built-ins
Hemlock flooring
4-piece bathroom
The Pool and Pool house
The pool is fully landscaped and set below the house for privacy.
The newly resurfaced Marbelite pool is surrounded by a flagstone patio
Pool house has washroom, shower and sauna
The Original Bank Barn
Dating back more than a century, this well-maintain outbuilding can be put to many different uses.
10 stalls
2 grooming stalls
washroom
large open hayloft
water and electricity
Second Residence
Board and Batten farmhouse, now divided in two separate apartments
Laundry
Main floor unit has fireplace
Great views to the east and south
East facing deck
Cattle barn and machine buildings
With its own entrance the cattle buildings were expertly designed and built for the dairy herd on the farm. These buildings can serve other purposes if a new owner wishes or can produce an income for the property.
State-of-the-art cattle barn, all automated
office
washroom
maintenance free metal exterior
large storage buildings, some heated with concrete floors
Extra details
2 wells
main residence has efficient Geothermal heating and cooling
Water softener
UV system
Newer composite roof to resemble cedar shakes on main residence and new metal roof installed on primary bedroom wing in 2022
Security system
Leaf filter gutters (2021)
Large garage building
2 driveways
The property benefits from the Farm Class Tax Rate (lower taxes!)
Cattle barn can be repurposed for a large horse stable or an incredible storage building, indoor sports court!
Close to top private schools, the Country Day School, St. Anne's and St. Andrew's College.