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Sold! in 26 Days!!!country Classic on 24 Acres, Modern Horse Barn & More

near Boston

$449,000

Frontal view of main residence

ID#: 1852

Boston

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
2200 Square Feet
New asphalt Roof
Forced Air Heat
Well Water Supply, Septic
24 Acres
Great View

PRESENTING

CLASSIC CENTURY HOME & HOBBY FARM

Listed March 31st 2008 Conditionally sold April 5th 2008

LOCATION:

Norfolk County is strategically located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. We pride ourselves in having an exceptional location for farming, tourist business and recreational facilities, beautiful parks, white beaches of Long Point, Pt Dover, Turkey Point and secluded hamlets. Norfolk is located on both the East to West corridor from Toronto to Detroit; and the North to South corridor from Toronto to Buffalo. The County boasts easy access to both Highway 403, Highway 24, 6 and 3. The County surrounds the City of Brantford to the North, Port Rowan and Tillsonburg to the West, Hamilton to the East and borders Lake Erie to the South.

GENERAL:

This property has been blessed with pride of ownership and has been crafted and designed from its inception and first construction in the very early 1900's.

Park-like atmosphere and setting. Great for star loaded skies, bon fires and outdoor fun for everyone!

Site is mostly secluded from main road by larger coniferous trees.

One main entrance/lane to residence and barn area. This property will appeal to the business person who would love to have a segment of their business at home while enjoying the features of perfect country living.

Ideal for a young family. Great public schools in area such as Boston Public School (grades 1-6) North Townsend (grades 7-8) Waterford District High School, Laurier University in Brantford 15 minutes away, Fanshaw College in Simcoe 20 minutes away. Many Ontario attractions within an easy drive of the area.

The site is 24 acres landscaped with imagination and creates an image that is pleasing and complimentary. Contains a stunning 3/4 bedroom home with modern 5-7 horse stall barn, older storage shed, large newly constructed kidney shaped pond.

ESTATE RESIDENCE:

Constructed circa 1908 is a two-storey frame classic quality home that evolved as a truly first class and comfortable "smoke free" family home. All plaster through lower level with cove ceilings with solid hardwood flooring beneath carpeted areas. The greatest in Original baseboard and window trim. Newer double-hung custom built windows and entry doors to reflect over the outdoors and natural setting.

Total living area approximately 2252 sq ft.

New roof and sheeting in 2006 with 25 year rating mounted on paper and felt.

Newly designed wrap around verandah.

Main Floor:

8.5' ceilings throughout with plastered and coved ceilings in lower level kitchen and parlor room.

Kitchen:

A dream country style eat-in kitchen by Paris Kitchens. Large centre island with side wine rack and cabinetry under island, Miele auto cook built-in oven with rotisserie, convection oven, Frigidaire counter top stove, GE built in microwave, VenMar stove vent, all constructed for a woman's dream kitchen. Ample room for dining and family reception. Measures approx 23’ x 18’.

Main entrance leads directly into kitchen sitting area with side door entrance

into the large living/family room.

Family Room/Living Room:

Family room faces east to rear yard area and contains beamed ceiling and wood burning stove/fireplace. Access by side door to large wrap around newly designed verandah and double garden doors to the patio. Finished in cedar patterned wall panel.

Main Bath:

New main floor bath, ceramic floors with (Nu-heat) in floor radiant heating, large 6 jet jacuzzi additional heating by air/water jets, shower hose, block glass stall shower and block glass garden window. Built-in linen and towel closet.

Main Floor Laundry Room.

Dining Room/Parlour:

Off main kitchen with carpet over wood, original wood trim with rare corner temples mounted in the corners of the baseboard trim.

Upper Level:

Staircase leads directly from the Kitchen to the upper bedrooms. Newly carpeted staircase over original wood runners. Original railing around the staircase. Cedar lined closet in hallway

Upper level views to the garden, fields and open landscape.

Master Bedroom:

Contains large additional room (approx 9 x 12) ideal for office (as used presently) or nursery, ensuite, walk in closet etc. Approx 12 x 15

Two additional bedrooms on the second floor accessed from main staircase with original hardwood floors and same original wood trim throughout.

REAR PATIO AND FRONT WRAP AROUND VERANDAH

EQUINE BARN:

Built in 1994 is white coloured steel sided 30 x 40 barn trimmed in black with 8.5 ft ceilings and heavy wood framing and wood stalls. New condition! Building is serviced by electrical sub panel, 220 volt service available, fluorescent freeze proof water supply from main well. Optional 5 to 7 stalls with small prep/feed room. Sliding front door and sliding rear doors for drive in and separate man door.

UTILITY SHED:

Electrical power and lighting, 16 x 14

POND:

Large Kidney shaped 50 x 150 pond newly created in 2007 has crystal clean waters, and allows for leisurely afternoons of fishing or small craft lounging. Overflow pipe and pond level control.

LANDS:

Tile drained land, contains 24 acres of which approx 18 acres are arable sandy clay loam presently leased to local farm operation for $95 per acre, maintains low Farm Tax Rate, approx 1.5 acres planted in Asian Pear orchard, numerous coniferous trees and some hardwood. Ample road frontage.

UTILITIES:

Hydro heavy duty 100 Amp Breaker service, Bell Canada telephone, high speed internet available via Xplornet already installed on site, 2 drilled wells one of which is new in 2007, water potability certificate clear with 0 rating, plus cistern/well with float system for refill, quantity and quality water, pond water, oil furnace in residence and updated fuel tank all in compliance with Technical Fuel Standards. Culligan water system in residence owned, oil fired hot water heater rented. Up dated ¾” copper plumbing, central vacuum, sump pump.

INSULATION:

R-20 batt insulation in the family room. Cellulose and fiberglass insulation in the attic.

RENTAL INCOME:

Land rents from $1800 per annum.

TAXES:

2008 - $1969

INCLUSIONS:

All window coverings are included; built-in appliances.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

International tractor, International baler, International cultivator, 16” post hole auger.

PRICE:

Competitively priced @ $449,000

For your qualified and discreet viewing ON OR AFTER April 1^st 2008 please contact the writer. There is no disillusionment.

Any additional information upon request.

Murray Gibbons B.Sc. Agr. Broker
David MURRAY Real Estate Broker Ltd.
Fax: 519-750-8427 Mobile: 519-757-5595

Website: www.MURRAYGIBBONS.COM
Email: murray@murraygibbons.com