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| One of the many beautiful paintings that have been done over the years of this iconic property. |
Overview:
An exceptional iconic dwelling situated in the quiet, historic hamlet of Cataract, adjacent to the Cataract Falls on the Credit River, in the most scenic area of the Caledon Hills. This historic building is just steps from the Forks of the Credit provincial park, and yet an easy commute to the airport, central Toronto, Brampton, Oakville and Mississauga.
Dating from 1855, it was transformed in a two-year restoration into a modern, elegant and impressive single family dwelling. It offers four bedrooms, five renovated bathrooms, three fireplaces, a sweeping stainless-and-stone kitchen, separate apartment or pad, large attached garage, new electrical, heating and plumbing, multi-use village zoning zoning, all set on almost two professionally-landscaped acres adjoining a heavily-wooded ravine.
The building has been called one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in southern Ontario, and has been featured in many publications. It now adds to its obvious beauty a deep practicality, thanks to a long list of improvements. In excess of four hundred thousand dollars has been spent on ensuring this property stands proudly for another century and a half.
Renovations, additions and Restorations carried out, 2010-11
- Large, sweeping kitchen installed with custom-fabricated stainless counters, stainless appliances, hardwood floor, heritage exposed pine-board ceiling and sandblasted historic stone walls.
- Twenty-nine new custom windows installed, the majority with arched tops.
- Five bathrooms completely gutted and rebuilt with slate floors and quality fixtures. Two half-baths on the main floor, ‘his’ and ‘hers’ on the second floor and a four-piece in the nanny's suite.
- Main floor laundry room installed
- Two-and-a-half vehicle attached garage built at the rear of the home, adjacent to large paved area.
- Natural gas lines installed.
- New gas-fired, high-efficiency boiler installed. Heat is hot water radiant.
- Gas fireplace in loft sitting room. Wood-burning fireplace in formal dining room.
- Standby, propane-fired electric generator installed, complete with transfer switches and separate service. Continuous power.
- Main house effectively gutted, rewired, then rebuilt using original woodwork.
- Halogen pot lights installed extensively throughout the dwelling.
- New Brussels block patio and landscaping installed off the kitchen.
- Wrought iron fencing and impressive driveway entry gates installed across the frontage.
- Virtually the entire property is fenced either in iron or equestrian planking.
- Two wells provide ample water, which is filtered, softened and purified by ultraviolet light.
- High-efficiency mechanical systems keep utility bills extremely reasonable.
- Over-capacity septic system is carefree, above code and requires no maintenance.
- Entire building has been painted in pastels and a mix of heritage colours.
- New hardwood floors, slate or broadloom throughout.
- Finished mudroom off the kitchen between patio and garage – the perfect dog spot.
- Professionally-landscaped gardens surround the home, newly developed 2010.
- Over $400,000 spent.
Convenience and Privacy
- · School bus stops at the front door.
- · Wired for high-speed internet and cable.
- · Gas station one kilometre distant; specialty shops, restaurants, theatre and grocery store eight kilometres from the property.
- · Pedestrian entrance to famed Forks of the Credit provincial park is adjacent to Cataract Hall, offering majestic waterfall, hiking trails, fishing in the Credit River, views across the Credit River Canyon and the 43-km-long Elora-Cataract Trailway.
- · Taxes are $5,363 yearly. No water or sewer charges.
- · Updated 400-amp electrical service.
- · Supportive, friendly, hamlet neighbours.
- Just a five-minute drive from the inviting slopes of the famed Caledon Ski Club.
- Moments away from many award-winning golf courses such as Devil's Pulpit and Osprey Valley.
- · Commute time to Yonge & 401: 40 minutes
