This $14.5M manor sits on Lake Ontario and features 'resort-level amenities'
Found in Burlington, this mansion overlooks Lake Ontario and was designed to have the feel of a "timeless English manor with a strong European influence."
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4038 Lakeshore Road,. Burlington This $14.58M mansion sits directly on Lake Ontario and is described as a "timeless English manor" by its agent. RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
The home was originally built in 1988 but received an approximate $5M-renovation in 2015. RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
It comes equipped with 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and has enough parking for a total of 18 vehicles. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
The home spans nearly 11,000 square feet, according to the home's listed sales agent, Lan Burgess. It could cost the next buyer up to $54,846 per year in property taxes alone. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
"I would describe it as a timeless English manor with a strong European influence," said Burgess, in an interview with CTV News. "The white stone exterior, symmetry, circular driveway and formal landscaping give it a very classic presence, while the interior combines traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury."
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The ideal buyer The home was first placed on the market over the summer. Burgess described the ideal buyer as "someone who values privacy, waterfront living and exceptional space, but doesn’t want to sacrifice the convenience of living in the GTA."(RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
Burgess also noted it could appeal to a family looking for a generational home, an executive or entrepreneur, or an international buyer looking for a significant Canadian residence. He said that is is also ideal "for someone who loves entertaining, boating and spending time outdoors."
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The home is located in Burlington's Lakefront community and directly overlooks Lake Ontario. Burgess described it as "incredibly peaceful." "When you stand inside the home or walk out into the gardens, the lake feels almost endless," he said. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
Cooking up? A custom selba designed kitchen is pictured here.(RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
The dining room, overlooking the backyard and Lake Ontario, is pictured. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
What makes this home unique? "There are beautiful luxury homes. and there are waterfront properties," said Burgess. "It is extremely rare to find this scale of land, this amount of shoreline, more than 10,500 square feet of finished living space, resort-level amenities, privacy and proximity to Toronto all in one property."
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A home office is found on the main floor. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
Burgess said the motivation behind the design of the property was to "create a home that celebrates the lake." (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
Upstairs, the home features seven bedrooms, each with their own private ensuite. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
An ensuite attached to one of the bedrooms is shown. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
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Amenities Numerous amenities can be found inside and outside the home. The basement offers a home theatre, wine-cellar, home gym, and a wet bar. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
Looking for a workout? The home gym is shown. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
The climate controlled wine cellar features space for 1,000 bottles. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
A wet bar is also found in the basement. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
"Despite its size, it is surprisingly comfortable and very livable," said Burgess.
Burgess said outside the home there are "mature trees, manicured grounds, English rose gardens, extensive limestone terraces and beautiful landscaping surrounding the pool and leading down toward the dock and the lake."
"It feels very private and resort-like," he said.
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A pool, found in the backyard. (RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.)
"It really functions like a private resort outdoors," said Burgess. "There is a saltwater pool with a stone waterfall, extensive limestone terraces, a gazebo, fire pit, landscaped gardens, approximately 120 feet of protected shoreline, a private 30-foot dock and a rare dual-davit system."
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