A home designed to entertain

$2.5M two-storey has backyard pool oasis plus a rec room with bar, games room, gym and sauna

This spacious two-storey in the King Heights neighbourhood of King City features three fireplaces and a finished basement with a rec room and games room, a wet bar, and a gym plus sauna and steam shower.

Listed for just under $2.5 million, the 4,000-sq.-ft. residence on a very large property also has a backyard retreat that includes a saltwater pool with a waterfall, a cabana and hot tub.

“When we purchased our home seven years ago we decided to turn the backyard into our own private oasis — perfect for all the outdoor entertaining we do, such as our many pool parties and barbecues,” says homeowner Patricia Stuart.

“In the morning, we enjoy quiet time on the deck surrounded by our gardens and visiting wildlife. Our house is close to trails so walking our dog is always an adventure,” adds Stuart.

“This is an established family-oriented neighbourhood with so much to offer, as it is close to schools and quality restaurants.”

The home is also close to shopping, a community centre, a GO station and access to Hwy. 400.

“This home is well-positioned on a tree-lined lot allowing for the utmost privacy in the backyard. Located in one of the most soughtafter neighbourhoods in King City on a quiet street, it’s ideal for families and community living,” says listing agent Andrew Ipekian. “The open-concept kitchen and living room area offer a great entertaining space with a wood-burning fireplace and easy access to the backyard.”

The brick home’s front exterior has two large dormer windows, an attached double car garage, and a landscaped front lawn with trees, shrubbery and gardens.

Inside, the front entry hall has a cathedral ceiling, a ceramic-tile floor, a bay window and a hall with a double closet and two-piece bathroom, plus access to a laundry room/mud room with an entrance to the garage.

The living room features a woodburning fireplace with a floor-toceiling brick surround, a hardwood floor, pot lights crown moulding and a sliding glass-door walkout to a covered patio.

Double French doors open to the formal dining room that has a wood-burning fireplace, a large bay window, plus a hardwood floor, pot lights and crown moulding.

Highlights of the big kitchen include granite counters and a raised quartz breakfast bar, a ceramic-tile backsplash and floor, built-in stainless appliances, and a breakfast room with a large window overlooking the backyard pool area.

The family room is equipped with a hardwood floor, pot lights, a ceiling fan, a French door, crown moulding, and a large window overlooking the backyard pool area.

On the second floor, the open hallway overlooks the entrance foyer, and has three skylights and two walk-in closets.

The principal bedroom has a hardwood floor, a sitting nook in front of a window, a walk-in closet and a double closet, and a five-piece ensuite.

Three additional bedrooms with hardwood floors and a four-piece bathroom complete the home’s second floor.

The finished basement’s recreation room has a wet bar and gas fireplace with stone surround, a games room, a gym with a laminate floor, a sauna and a three-piece bathroom with a steam shower.

To have a look at this property please contact the listing agent Andrew Ipekian, Keller Williams Referred Urban Realty, Brokerage, 416-572-1016; Ipekian.ca HOME OF THE WEEK IS WRITTEN BY FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR ALLISON HARNESS, A TORONTO- BASED REAL ESTATE WRITER. ALTHOUGH WE TRY TO PROVIDE THE MOST UP-TO- DATE INFORMATION AVAILABLE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE FEATURES AS LISTED. PLEASE CONTACT THE REALTOR. TO MAKE A SUBMISSION TO HOME OF THE WEEK, EMAILS OLDHOME@ROGERS.COM.