Welcome to 823 Douglas Avenue, a beautiful 3+1 bedroom brick home with four washrooms, situated within Pickering’s Bay Ridges neighbourhood, and just a short walk to Pickering’s exceptional waterfront along Lake Ontario.
Set on a premium-sized corner lot, this home features a double car garage with four car driveway parking (no sidewalk here!); great frontage with mature trees and garden beds, as well as an interlocking walkway and steps to the front entrance; and a huge backyard. Majestic trees at the rear provide privacy and shade here, while a large interlocking patio area offers exceptional space for outdoor entertaining. The interlocking extends around to the north side of the home (great for storage), and there is lots of yard space for play time and gardening.
The enclosed front mud room has a tiled floor, while a main entry door with three glass inserts and a sidelight opens into a main level with an aura of elegance throughout its spacious, open-themed principal rooms. Hardwood flooring is showcased throughout as well, and this level also features a staircase to the upper level with the classic finish of dark treads and handrail with white risers and spindles, contemporary light fixtures, extra deep baseboards, and large windows for abundant natural brightness.
The combined living and dining rooms offer exceptional entertaining space, and have the added elegant detail of crown moldings – and also feature a huge west-facing window in the living room, as well as east- and south-facing windows in the dining area. The brick surrounding the fireplace in the family room has been painted black, adding a contemporary flair to this casual gathering space – which has sliding doors opening to a sunroom with hardwood flooring and a walk-out to the backyard, as well as casement windows for fresh air, blinds for light-diffusion, wood framing, and the home’s exterior brick as an accent feature.
The kitchen exudes contemporary elegance – with this gorgeous work space showcasing stone counters; pot and pendant lighting; and tiled back splashes, with the wall surrounding the window fully tiled as well, while the back splash behind the range is tiled with an accent pattern. The main kitchen cabinetry has upper cabinets with display shelves and a built-in wine rack, while a stand-alone pantry along the west wall has a contemporary light-coloured veneer finish – and completing the kitchen is a stainless steel double under mount sink, and appliances including an oven with smooth surface cooktop, French door fridge with bottom mount freezer and a dual drawer dishwasher.
The foyer/reception area additionally features a chic papered accent wall, a mirrored accent wall, and a Cathedral ceiling with a second storey window; and the powder room also has an accent wall, as well as a contemporary vanity.
The upper level has cozy broadloom throughout, and features three bedrooms, two washrooms, and a linen closet.
The second and third bedrooms are both quite spacious, naturally bright, and have ceiling fans as well as ample closet storage – and share the 4-pc common-use washroom, which features updated flooring, a vanity with countertop basin, and a tiled bath/shower area.
The master bedroom is also quite generous in its size, has a ceiling fan, and great closet storage, while its oversized window allows for lots of afternoon light – and its 4-pc ensuite washroom also features updated flooring, a vanity with countertop basin, and a tiled bath/shower area.
The staircase to the lower level is finished with berber broadloom, with this level also featuring updated flooring throughout; lots of storage; a spacious bedroom with two closets; a 3-pc washroom with a tiled floor and walk-in shower area, wainscoting and/or chair rail, and a vanity with countertop basin; as well as a large recreation area with a wet bar, a study nook/games area, and a gas fireplace surrounded by a painted brick mantle.
Steps to green spaces along Frenchman’s Bay, neighbourhood restaurants (including the iconic Big M), a convenience store, a gas station, a pharmacy, and a hair salon – Pickering’s waterfront community is also a short walk away, and offers entertainment, restaurants, boutique shopping, marina services, a beach, a splash pad, parks, and walking trails. The GO Station, the Pickering Town Centre Mall, and access to Hwy 401 are within a five minute drive – while other amenities including the SmartCentres Pickering shopping mall and a variety of plazas along Kingston Road, recreational and sports facilities, as well as the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, are also just a short drive away.
For more information, contact Bernie Jarrar, of Sterling Realty Inc., Brokerage, at (416) 580-8323.