DESCRIPTION OF HOUSE:
A large, elegantly styled 1-1/2 storey modern "estate home" (1991) with walkout basement to patio; situated on 2.9 acres on 250ft escarpment sloping steeply to 400ft of waterfront offering a panoramic view of the Bay of Quinte.
Structure is red brick with aluminum clad doors and window frames. All main living areas have large windows overlooking the bay. Approximately 5,000sq ft of finished space with 12 beautifully decorated rooms; 5 large bedrooms (3 on main floor and 2 on upper level) 5 full bathrooms (4 of which are ensuite) and 1 powder room; this does not include the 3 rooms on lower basement level; heated indoor pool and hot tub area; air conditioning; high efficiency propane furnace (new 2002) central vacuum; wall-wall carpeting (except where stated otherwise).
LOCATION:
This beautiful property is located 10km north of the historic town of Picton in the Municipality of Prince Edward County (pop. aprox. 30,000) famous for the longest freshwater beaches in N. America; approximately halfway between Toronto and Ottawa. Schools, hospital, library, theatre, shopping and restaurants are less than a 10 minute drive. Nearest cities are Belleville 30km west and Kingston 45km east.
MAIN INDUSTRIES:
Agriculture, Vineyards and Tourism. The growth of tourism to the area has increased steadily over the past several years creating a large expansion in the hospitality field and all the accompanyiing businesses are growing accordingly; entrepreneurs have been quick to see the opportunities that allow them to make their home and livelihood in the County.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
The long stretch of sandy beaches known as the "Sand Banks"; sailing; fishing; scuba diving; boat cruises; horseback riding; hiking; cycling; wineriies and vineyards; antiques and crafts; local artists; pastoral and waterfront scenery; fine dining in great restaurants; attractive small towns with interesting shops and boutiques; and many other features of country living.
Family/Entertainment Room
Open Style Family Room
Rear of house
with partial view of patio
POSSIBILITIES FOR PROPERTY:
Due to the unique design of the house, this property has possibilities other than just a large family home:
1) Located in a tourist area 15 minutes from highway 401, it is ideally suited to a bed & breakfast operation.
Four of the bedrooms are located separately from the main living areas and have ensuite bathrooms which B&B guests prefer. The large patio running the full length of the house and overlooking the magnificent view is another attraction as is the proximity to Picton (10KM).
2) The lower level with walk-out basement can either be used as family accommodation while the main floor and upstairs are used for B&B purposes or, with little additional expense, converted to an in-law suite, the separate entrance is already in place.
3) For the same reasons expressed in (2) the lower floor could be used as a spa, doctor's offices (hospital is located on the outskirts of Picton, a few minutes drive from the property), dental office, or any other home-based business.
*This property is presently operating as a Bed & Breakfast, but it should be noted that only the property is for sale, not the contents of the house or the B&B accessories.
For further information contact:
Tom & Madeline McMullan
R.R.#2 - 2218 Hwy. 49
(613) 476-1211
Email: hebertt@sympatico.ca
Price in CAN $550,000
Brokers Protected
Dinette / Kitchen
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Main Entrance
View from road
Seasonal view of house (2003)
Entrance Foyer
Formal Dining Room
Formal Living Room
Master Bedroom
2nd Main Fl. Bedroom
GROUND FLOOR - MAIN ROOMS:
Open style family room 18' x 14', brick fireplace & heatilator, berber w/w carpeting
Dinette 12'6" x 8' / Kitchen 11' x 10' oak cabinets/armstrong tiled floor
Formal living room 18' x 14'8"/oak floor surrounding inlaid carpet
Formal dining room 15' x 11'/oak floor surrounding inlaid carpet
Master bedroom 17'8" x 15'9"/ensuite jacuzzi/sep. shower/bidet dbl. sinks
2nd main floor bedroom 18'6" x 11'/ensuite bath/std. size tub with whirlpool action
3rd bedroom 15' x 11'/ensuite reg. bath, etc.
Laundry room (off kitchen) 11' x 7'/oak cupboards/pantry & storage closets/door to outside
Entrance foyer 13' x 11'/ceramic tile/10' ceiling french doors to living room and to family room area/coat closet and stairs to upper level
LOWER FLOOR - BASEMENT LEVEL:
Approximately 1,000 sq ft finished area; all finished rooms face the bay and have wall-wall carpeting. This includes:
Large family/entertainment room (28'8" x 13') fireplace with heatilator
Wood panelled to chair rail height; door out to patio
2nd large room (17'3" x 16'9") - originally intended as games room (presently used as family bedroom)
3rd. room (14'9" x 12'4", also presently used as family bedroom) with walk-out to patio.
Large walk-in storage closet (9'10" x 8'8") and 1 full bathroom.
Unfinished area: storage with shelves 550sq ft - workshop and utility area 450sq ft
2ND FLOOR - 1/2 STOREY AT REAR OF HOUSE OVERLOOKING THE BAY:
Approximately 600 sq ft of finished area including 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom + large linen closet in hallway.
UNFINISHED LOFT AREA: This area is over the two wings of the main floor and could be used for extension purposes.
Bedroom 1 (14'6" x 12') 2nd floor opens directly into bathroom and can be used as an ensuite.
Bedroom 2 (13'6" x 11') 2nd floor shares bathroom with other bedroom when both rooms are in use.