74 Howard Avenue Oakville, Ontario L6J 3Y5
$5,150,000
This English Country Garden home, framed by a storybook white picket fence, sits on a truly exceptional 100' x 168' lot in Orchard Beach, south of Lakeshore Road in Old Oakville. Quiet and serene Howard Avenue, just two blocks long, is one of only a handful of streets in Oakville offering unobstructed views of Lake Ontario. Further, 74 Howard Avenue enjoys coveted southwest exposure, bathing the home in golden-hour light. Cherished by the same owners for 30 years, this residence has been a wonderful home and location to raise their family. The gardens are simply stunning, with perennial plants, too numerous to mention. The home offers 4+1 bedrooms and features two thoughtfully integrated additions. The first includes a spacious kitchen, office, and principal suite with a gas fireplace. The second is a vaulted, light-filled family room with an additional gas fireplace. This is a wonderful home for dinner parties complete with a formal dining room and an architecturally charming living room, featuring an original well enjoyed wood-burning fireplace. A detached, oversized double garage/coach house with a heated loft has been used as an office and now is being used for storage. The property offers exceptional flexibility: enjoy as-is, renovate, or redevelop. RL3-0 zoning allows premium lot coverage, with permits in place and transferable to sever and build two homes. Severance approval is based on a conceptual design by John Willmott, Architect, envisioning up to a 3,331 sq ft, 4+1-bedroom residences each with two-car garages. Morning walks deliver breathtaking sunrises by the lake, while the SW exposure provides long, light-filled evenings, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The tree-lined lot perimeter offers rare privacy. Just a short stroll to downtown Oakville, boutique shopping, fine dining, top-rated schools, and major highways. Premium land offerings in Old Oakville are rare ~ Secure your legacy in one of the GTA's most prestigious settings. Luxury Certified. (id:61852)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | W13458908 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | 1013 - OO Old Oakville |
| AmenitiesNearBy | Park, Schools, Public Transit |
| CommunityFeatures | Community Centre |
| EquipmentType | Water Heater |
| Features | Flat Site, Sump Pump |
| ParkingSpaceTotal | 6 |
| RentalEquipmentType | Water Heater |
| Structure | Patio(s), Shed |
Building
| BathroomTotal | 4 |
| BedroomsAboveGround | 4 |
| BedroomsBelowGround | 1 |
| BedroomsTotal | 5 |
| Age | 51 To 99 Years |
| Amenities | Fireplace(s) |
| Appliances | Central Vacuum, Water Meter, Blinds, Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Refrigerator |
| BasementDevelopment | Finished |
| BasementFeatures | Walk Out |
| BasementType | N/a (finished), Full |
| ConstructionStyleAttachment | Detached |
| CoolingType | Central Air Conditioning |
| ExteriorFinish | Brick, Stucco |
| FireProtection | Alarm System |
| FireplacePresent | Yes |
| FireplaceTotal | 4 |
| FoundationType | Block, Poured Concrete |
| HalfBathTotal | 1 |
| HeatingFuel | Electric, Natural Gas |
| HeatingType | Forced Air |
| StoriesTotal | 2 |
| SizeInterior | 3000 - 3500 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| UtilityWater | Municipal Water |
Parking
| Detached Garage | |
| Garage |
Land
| Acreage | No |
| FenceType | Fenced Yard |
| LandAmenities | Park, Schools, Public Transit |
| LandscapeFeatures | Lawn Sprinkler |
| Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| SizeDepth | 168 Ft |
| SizeFrontage | 100 Ft |
| SizeIrregular | 100 X 168 Ft |
| SizeTotalText | 100 X 168 Ft|under 1/2 Acre |
| SurfaceWater | Lake/pond |
| ZoningDescription | Rl3-0 |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Level | Recreational, Games Room | 5.89 m | 4.62 m | 5.89 m x 4.62 m |
| Lower Level | Laundry Room | 4.19 m | 2.92 m | 4.19 m x 2.92 m |
| Lower Level | Bedroom | 5.21 m | 4.19 m | 5.21 m x 4.19 m |
| Lower Level | Bathroom | 2.67 m | 2.44 m | 2.67 m x 2.44 m |
| Lower Level | Other | 3.71 m | 2.29 m | 3.71 m x 2.29 m |
| Lower Level | Other | 5.03 m | 3.91 m | 5.03 m x 3.91 m |
| Lower Level | Utility Room | 3.94 m | 3.3 m | 3.94 m x 3.3 m |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5.26 m | 2.51 m | 5.26 m x 2.51 m |
| Main Level | Bathroom | 2.13 m | 1.22 m | 2.13 m x 1.22 m |
| Main Level | Living Room | 6.12 m | 4.72 m | 6.12 m x 4.72 m |
| Main Level | Family Room | 5.33 m | 4.95 m | 5.33 m x 4.95 m |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 4.27 m | 4.06 m | 4.27 m x 4.06 m |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 4.57 m | 4.37 m | 4.57 m x 4.37 m |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 4.52 m | 2.64 m | 4.52 m x 2.64 m |
| Main Level | Den | 3.73 m | 3.07 m | 3.73 m x 3.07 m |
| Upper Level | Bedroom | 4.37 m | 3.45 m | 4.37 m x 3.45 m |
| Upper Level | Bedroom | 4.7 m | 3.89 m | 4.7 m x 3.89 m |
| Upper Level | Bedroom | 3.61 m | 2.72 m | 3.61 m x 2.72 m |
| Upper Level | Bathroom | 2.57 m | 2.24 m | 2.57 m x 2.24 m |
| Upper Level | Primary Bedroom | 8 m | 4.52 m | 8 m x 4.52 m |
| Upper Level | Bathroom | 3.15 m | 2.95 m | 3.15 m x 2.95 m |
Utilities
| Cable | Available |
| Electricity | Installed |
| Sewer | Installed |
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Matthew Regan
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1320 Cornwall Rd - Unit 103b
Oakville, Ontario L6J 7W5
Alex Irish
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1320 Cornwall Rd - Unit 103b
Oakville, Ontario L6J 7W5
Laura Van Zeyl
Broker
1320 Cornwall Rd - Unit 103b
Oakville, Ontario L6J 7W5
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