3 Ontario Street

This landmark, red brick, century home in the heart of historic Bowmanville perfectly combines traditional architectural features with smart, modern amenities and a secret backyard oasis tailor made for the active family who loves to entertain. Mature trees and gardens welcome you down the interlock walkway to the beautiful front entry accented with original cranberry stained glass transom window, opening to the classic centre hall plan where you soak it all in: soaring 10 ft ceilings, original deep trim, gorgeous staircase with period newel post and handrail, hardwood floors, crown moulding and more. Open concept oak kitchen with pantry and main floor laundry, a large formal dining room with feature waffle ceiling, formal living room original coal burning fireplace, retrofitted with gas insert with custom mantel/surround and unique bay window that is home to a writer's desk with views of the street and neighbourhood. Stairs up to the second floor with 4 generous bedrooms all featuring large upper windows that fill the spaces with warm, natural light and a main bath with period clawfoot tub. Incredible great room addition with skylit cathedral ceiling, cozy gas stove/fireplace, built-in bookshelves, main floor 4pc bath with soaker tub and glass shower plus a mudroom/side entry that leads to a covered rear porch and the showstopper rear yard with beautiful gardens and custom landscaping that perfectly complement the heated inground pool with waterfall, patio area and cabana with covered seating area and change room. Paved parking for three vehicles, large custom storage shed, walking distance to all downtown restaurants, shops and a stone's throw to multiple schools, parks and rec centres. This is a one-of-a-kind property in a Norman Rockwell location under 1 hr to downtown Toronto and just minutes to Hwy's 401 and 407. Please enjoy the virtual tour!