12 shoreline cres, grimsby - offered at $2,950,000
DESCRIPTION
Sprawling Lake Ontario Waterfront Estate. 5+3 bedrooms, 4 season guest house, 3 car garage, nanny suite, European promenade over the water.TRANSCRIPT
THE PLATINUM TEAM
agazine Lynda Bernardi-Wray . Broker
12 SHORELINE CRESCENT, GRIMSBY Offered for Sale ~ $2,950,000
SARA HAMILTON . 416.662.5286
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the Lifestyle: Grimsby Ontario . . . . 03
About the Property: Main Floor . . . . 07
About the Property: 2nd Floor . . . . . 16
Survey . . . . . . . . 23
About the Property: Estate & Grounds . . . 26
Listing Details . . . . . . . 29
Contact . . . . . . . . . 31
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THE LIFESTYLE Grimbsy, Ontario
The town of Grimsby was founded in 1790 (originally named Township Number 6 and then 'The Forty'), aBer a group of United Empire Loyalists seFled at the mouth of 40 Mile Creek in 1787. Robert Nelles, a poliNcian and later lieutenant-‐colonel in the War of 1812, was one of the main founders of the town. His home, located on Main Street West, was used for many planning sessions during the war. In 1816 the village became known as Grimsby, the name of the surrounding township. Canada's first Chautauqua was established in 1859 in Grimsby Park and Beach but by 1900 interest had declined and by 1909 it had ceased. The Village of Grimsby was officially incorporated in 1876 and became a town in 1922. The town has gone through numerous changes, being first a small rural village; then a centre for the manufacture of farm machinery, hospital furniture, furnaces and other metal products; and later the hub of the Niagara Peninsula's fruit-‐growing industry. For many years, Grimsby also had a successful fishing industry which lasted unNl the 1960s. The Town of Grimsby and the Township of North Grimsby were amalgamated in 1970 with the formaNon of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. With a number of wineries and disNlleries, Grimsby now serves as the starNng point for touring the Niagara wine region. Grimsby is also the birthplace of a now forgoFen Hollywood director, Del Lord. He rose to acclaim as the director of most of the Three Stooges short vaudeville comedies. Later, under Columbia Pictures, he also directed nearly 200 feature films. Grimsby Beach was once a major holiday resort. Grimsby Park started in 1846 as a park for the Hamilton district of the Methodist Church. In 1910, the park’s new owner, Harry Wylie, modernized the park with carousels, a moNon picture theater, and a "Figure 8" roller coaster. Canada Steamship Lines bought out the park in 1916, but the park declined through the 1920s, mainly due to mulNple fires that consumed many of the wooden buildings. OperaNons conNnued unNl 1949, with aFracNons gradually closing and developers buying land to build houses. Grimsby is closer than you’d think. Just 1 hour from downtown Toronto, 30 minutes from Oakville and 30 minutes from downtown Niagara Falls and the United States Border. Not only is Grimsby accessibly by the QEW and other local roads, it also has the convenience of VIA Rail and GO Transit for a quick commute to the downtown core. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario and bordered by the Niagara Escarpment, Grimsby features excellent public and private schools. Tour wineries, Art fesNvals, camping, fishing, boaNng and experience a life you never knew existed.
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Custom build elegance abounds as you enter through double doors into the impressive grand hall. Dramatic hardwood staircase, imported tile and airy 2 storey vaulted ceiling. Floor to ceiling windows splash sunlight across the centerpiece of this custom builder’s home. Exquisite custom millwork and mouldings. 3 sided gas fireplace, formal seating & entertaining area. Gorgeous accoustics for musical performances. Double French doors with etched glass lead to formal dining room featuring custom built in cherry cabinetry, patterned hardwood floors and custom millwork. An elegant setting for formal entertaining. Cozy sunken family room replete with cherry wood wainscotting, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, bar alcove, pot lights, picture windows overlooking deck, hottub and water and custom milled and coffered ceiling. Expansive kitchen for the culinary enthusiast. Cupboards and storage galore. Massive centre island with Corian counters, custom cherrywood cabinetry, built-in appliances, pantry, imported tiles, built in wine racks, pot lights and beautiful water view. Walk-in separate butler’s pantry is ideal for keeping the clutter out of sight in this entertainer’s paradise. Large breakfast room with custom lighting and open views of the Grand hall and family room. Large formal breakfast room combined with the kitchen featuring imported flooring, custom lighting and walk-out through double doors to sparkling sunroom. 4 Season solarium with custom glass walls, vaulted cedar ceiling, discrete lighting for romantic evenings overlooking the estate. Back up heating for cozy winter evenings. 2 walkouts to custom deck, hot tub, gazebo & estate grounds. Old English elegance in the formal study with cherrywood pannelling, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, built in cabinetry pot lights and custom coffered ceiling. The separate entrance with private deck and walkway to front garden. Large functional laundry room with imported tile, cabinetry and large linen closet. Separate entrance to front veranda and servant’s stairs to nanny’s quarters. Ideal for live-in help, extended family/teens or a tenant for extra income. Also provides stairs to the basement suite and inside access to the attached 3 car garage. Over 4000 square feet of finished basement space can be found by following the grand hardwood staircase down to the large formal lower foyer. 3 piece bathroom complete with shower, games room through double doors with rough-in wetbar and custom sauna. The absolute biggest cold cellar you will ever see! Amazing space just waiting for the finishing touches for a custom wine cellar and tasting room. Through the foyer you will also find a large open concept rec room with a wetbar, pot lights and pool table. An additional 3 bedrooms with double closets make a perfect lower level space for teens or guests, home gym or hobby space. Very large utility room with double furnaces & double hot water units and excellent storage space for all your little extras.
MAIN FLOOR
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The upper vesNbule offers expansive views of the grand foyer over cherry wood carved railing & pickets, crown mouldings and millwork Double door entry to the master suite with raised dais for king sized bed, 3 sided gas fireplace and walkout to private balcony overlooking the water. Private dressing room, corner jacuzzi tub, his & hers vaniNes and ladies beauty staNon with hollywood lighNng. Imported European toilet and bidet, separate shower, and separate entrance to servant’s staircase. Second bedroom with double door entry, broadloom, double closet and access to 3 piece Jack & Jill bath. Third bedroom suite features double door entry, a stunning water view, walk in closet and access to 3 piece Jack & Jill bath. Fourth bedroom with double door entry, his & hers closets and a stunning view of the Niagara escarpment in the distance. The main bath features separate shower, Jacuzzi soaker, his and hers vaniNes, European toilet and bidet and a sparkling water view. Access to jack & jill bath Perfectly lovely nanny suite, perfect for live-‐in help, in-‐laws who want their own suite or older child’s retreat. Bright and cheerful with lots of natural light. Private entrance from laundry room stairs. Situated over 3 car garage this apartment features a full kitchen suite, ceramic floor, and open concept living/dining area. Built-‐in desk space, Master bedroom with hardwood floor, double closet, courtyard view and access to semi-‐ensuite bath. Separate entrance via servants stairs & laundry.
This lovely estate is cra0ed to the highest standards with plaster walls and ceilings and silent flooring system, some updated windows, new roof, stone & stucco exterior. Over 13,000 square feet of total living space
2ND FLOOR &
NANNY SUITE
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THE ESTATE & GROUNDS
Reminiscent of a French Riviera retreat. Approach the estate through private gated entry with remotes & intercom. Lovely landscaped grounds with manicured hedges, large interlock drive enough to park 12. 3 car garage. Formal English garden with mature cedars and 12 foot stone water feature. Stone privacy wall, stamped concrete front porch & double door entry. Raised flower beds. Custom deck spanning the rear of the house. In-‐deck hot tub. Custom gazebo with seaNng and stunning views. Exterior pot lights. Tiered yard sloping to promenade. Terraced concrete staircases to in-‐ground pool overlooking water. Concrete poolside. Mature trees and landscaping leading to the promenade. Stroll the waterfront on your private seawall promenade with concrete ballustrade. Breathtaking water views from all angles. View of the CN Tower and the lights of Toronto across the pond. Extensive exterior lighNng for evening enjoyment. Boathouse converted to a 4 season guest house (can also double as an excellent pool house) Exterior closet hides mechanisms for in-‐ground sprinklers, lighNng, etc. Main rom with sliders to small brick balcony with gorgeous water view makes a perfect guest bedroom. Small loB ideal for kiddie sleepovers under the vaulted cedar ceiling with skylight. Gas fireplace. Bathroom and shower faciliNes with separate water closet. Stairs to lower level where you find a full family room with wood floor, gas fireplace, full kitchen and sliders to private custom deck. Wrought iron railing overlooking water with gate to allow stairs to water. In deck hatch to water for boat access. PAGE | 26
THE PLATINUM TEAM
If you are interested in this home, please contact…
Sara Hamilton, R.R.E.S.P. 416.662.5286 | [email protected]
LOCAL EXPERTISE ~ GLOBAL CONNECTIONS TORONTO | AURORA | KING | OAKVILLE | MUSKOKA
LYNDA BERNARDI-WRAY, Broker & CEO – e Platinum Team
Sara Hamilton** | Paul Wray* | Joanne Valenti-Martellacci** | Joanne Mele ** | Nelly DeBreze **
e information contained herein is obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but must be veri"ed by prospective purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal. *Denotes Broker | ** Denotes Sales Representative
Sotheby’s international Realty | Canada, Brokerage 416.960.9995 | 1867 Yonge St, Suite 100. Toronto