Gorgeous Lot w/Perennial Gardens & Deck
Overlooking Ever-flowing Credit n River
Circa 1895, 1.5 Storey
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom
Detached Garage w/Carport
122.96 Ft. Frontage, Approx. 184 Ft. Depth
Formal Living Rm w/ Fireplace
Oak Kitchen with Skylight
Vaulted Ceiling in Sunroom
Natural Gas, Town Water, Septic System
$799,000
This wonderful piece of history is located in the Village of Terra Cotta, with the Credit River flowing and towering trees a backdrop to this 2 bedroom, 1 bath circa 1895 century home which has been enjoyed by the present sellers since 1975. Perennial gardens and beautifully maintained grounds backing to the the river behind make this a spectacular rare offering. The lot has 122.96 frontage and the rear boundaries are approximately 184 feet deep. Property taxes for 2019 were $4,557.
A single car garage has an attached carport, and a walkway leads to the side door entry into the Kitchen.
A main door entry with a covered porch leads into the Living Room which has a stone, wood-burning fireplace, beams and broadloom. A crawl space is underneath this room.
The Kitchen has oak cabinetry, a skylight, laminate floor & wainscoting with a walk in pantry closet.
The backyard south-facing Sun Room with pocket doors is off the Kitchen and has vaulted ceilings, beams and a ceiling fan, and overlooks the spectacular grounds, deck and the scenic river with towering trees.
A main floor Laundry with laminate floors and storage area is off the Kitchen and there is a 4-piece main Bathroom.
Upstairs are two Bedrooms, both with closets and broadloom. A Linen closet is in the hallway. There no bathroom on the upper level.
There is a newer gas furnace, town water, central vacuum system, a concrete block foundation and a south-facing windowed potting room for plants in the basement. The original well has been disconnected. Newer roof shingles in back part of house. Septic pumped in 2018.
Included in the purchase price is the fridge, stove, washer, dryer, microwave, all window coverings and electric light fixtures, freezer, central vacuum system, hot water heater.
This home is next door to the Forge Park with a playground, is within walking distance to the Terra Cotta Inn, the Terra Cotta General Store, which is a family owned and operated retail destination offering ice cream, home-made treats, clothing, jewelry and more and is also host of the yearly Buzzfest, an outdoor art, fine craft, and gourmet food festival (September 21 & 22).
Enjoy swimming or tubing down the river in your very own backyard or take in the nearby hiking, walking and cycling trails at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area, The Bruce Trail, The Caledon Trailway which is a multi-use trail stretching 35 kilometers from Terra Cotta to Palgrave or downhill ski at or Ski at the Caledon Ski Club in neighboring Belfountain. Terra Cotta has a little something to offer everyone in the family and is in a fabulous commuter location, only 50 mins to downtown Toronto.
