1516 17th Side Road, New Tecumseth

Nestled among rolling farmland, this picturesque 1.17-acre property offers a storybook setting full of charm and character. The front yard features stone steps, flagstone walkways and brick-edged perennial beds that lead to a welcoming front veranda with turned posts and an accent-colored front door. This Century home is ready to be someone's dream restoration & features a welcoming front veranda, flagstone walkways, a spacious back deck, and detached garage/workshop. A long, tree-lined private driveway leads from the road to the gated entrance and provides multiple parking areas; the detached garage mirrors the home's period character and sits adjacent to the oversized workshop with its own driveway and large overhead door. Surrounded by mature trees and lush perennial gardens, the property provides a tranquil, park-like atmosphere. Evergreen hedging and towering deciduous specimens create year-round privacy, while stone-edged flower beds and intimate pergola-covered seating areas are visible in the gardens and aerial photos. A separate back entrance to the office area with floor to ceiling window with west views & stunning sunsets also makes it a perfect mudroom or flexible workspace. The office/mudroom opens to a covered pergola and flagstone terrace just steps away, offering an additional outdoor workspace or quiet spot to enjoy the sunset. Offering approximately 2,600 sq. ft. of living space, the home boasts large principal rooms, original stained-glass windows, and multiple main-floor entrances. The third floor features a spacious games room that could easily serve as a primary suite or creative retreat with an oversized 5 paned window with south facing views. The detached garage (23.6 x 21.10) includes an attached workshop (19.10 x 43.3) with a separate driveway/parking and oversized garage door ideal for a home-based business. The separate driveway to the workshop allows for client access or deliveries without disturbing the main house, and there is ample parking at the gated entry. This property is fully fenced & gated, with mature hedgerow and stone elements at the entrance enhancing privacy and curb appeal. Conveniently located just north of Hwy 9 with quick access to Highways 27 and 400, this unique property combines country living with commuter convenience. (id:1945)