Welcome to 18598 McCowan Road

For Sale $895,000

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This perfect family home is nestled on a 10 Acres private treed country estate in the quaint Mount Albert community, minutes drive to Toronto and Newmarket, with easy access to main highways for commuters. It’s a chalet style custom built home with 4,650 Sq. Ft. of living space (including finished basement) boasts the quality of handcrafted woodworks with the finest materials, complimented by the natural lights and neutral décor throughout. Enjoy nature to its finest in a park like setting. It’s truly a pride of ownership.c

Background

The current owners of this 10 acre wooded property purchased vacant land in 1985 and first built a stand alone 936 sq. ft. detached garage in 1985 and then the 3100 sq. ft. (Above grade or 4,650 sq.ft. of living space including the full basement) house between 1987 and 1997. The garage and house were designed and built entirely by the owners.owners.

Local Amenities

· 5 minutes from the town of Mount Albert to the east which has a primary school, fire and ambulance station, several churches, lumber yard, several restaurants, service groups, TD bank branch, East Gwillimbury Library and Community Centre and a large IGA shopping centre.

· 10 minutes west to the 404 highway and east end of Newmarket which has several shopping and banking options at the 404 plaza and is the location to the area high school.

· 15 minutes west takes you to the west end of Newmarket which has several big box retailers such as Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Lowe’s along with Sears and hundreds of stores located at Upper Canada Mall. The west side of Newmarket has several major restaurant chains such as The Keg, Milestones, Moxies, Jack Astor’s, Montana’s, Boston Pizza, East Side Mario’s and a large Silver City movie complex.

· Several small local walking parks are available nearby in Mount Albert and within a 5 minute drive in one of 2 York Regional Forests.

Property Features

· 10 acres of hand planted mature pine (red, jack and white) and larch forest (see aerial photos). Trees are between 25 and 45 years old (20 to 40 feet high). This forest was planted by the original owner of this property between 1965 and 1985. The end result is a park like setting with several trails through the entire length of this 265’x1665’ property providing a nature retreat within minutes of major amenities. The house is set back deep into the forest (approximately 450 feet from McCowan Road) and has complete privacy from the few distant neighbours.

· This property and surrounding area is protected by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act which will prevent any adjacent development.

· Underground 200A electrical service buried out of site.

· Drilled well (approximately 100 feet deep) which provides fresh, soft potable water.

· 6 person hot tub in a 12’ x 12’ gazebo off the kitchen deck.

· 12’ x 14’ wood sided utility shed between house and garage.

Ground Floor Level (1544 sq.ft)

· Space has ¾” maple hardwood and ceramic floors throughout.

· Cedar ceilings are installed in living and dining rooms c/w pine beams.

· Included are handmade pine stairs, door, window and baseboard trim.

· Living room is (486 sq. ft) 18’x28’, c/w zero clearance granite faced wood fireplace, large stairs (4’-0” wide to the second floor landing and a pine railed 18’ wide balcony. Floor level is 3 steps lower than main ground floor.

· Dining Room is (382 sq. ft.) 14’x 20’, c/w painted cedar wainscot wall.

· Country Kitchen is (390 sq. ft.) 18’x 24’ c/w pine cabinets, tile countertops, 5’circular stair and walk in pantry.

· Bedroom or Den is (200 sq. ft.) 11’x 20’

· 2 piece powder room is (24 sq. ft.) 3’x 8’

· Entry vestibule, halls and closets (85 sq. ft.) occupy balance of the area.

Second Floor Level (1334) sq.ft.

· Master bedroom (312 sq. ft.) 15’x22’ c/w high cathedral cedar ceiling, open to 3rd. floor loft c/w pine stairs and railing. Includes 2 separate closets and sliding door to balcony.

· Bedroom 2 is (100 sq. ft.) 9’x11’ nursery or den, c/w high cathedral ceiling.

· Bedroom 3 is (180 sq. ft.) 11’x 18’ (less angle), c/w high cathedral ceiling.

· Bedroom 4 is (200 sq. ft) 11’x18’ c/w high cathedral ceiling (drywall, typical).

· Washroom (4 piece) is (70 sq. ft.) 8’x 9’ c/w fibreglass tub/shower, pine cabinets and mirror, ceramic floors, tile countertops.

· Laundry Room, halls, upper stair well (472 sq. ft) occupy balance of the area.

· Cast iron circular stair in 2 story space to kitchen and basement.

· Space has ¾” maple hardwood and ceramic floors throughout.

Third Floor Loft (234 sq.ft) En-suite

· Loft is a 13’x18’ space, open to MB below, c/w pine stair and railing.

· Space has part ¾” maple hardwood and part ceramic floors and tub deck.

· Washroom is (4 piece), c/w stand alone fibreglass shower stall, 6’ whirlpool tub, pine cabinets and mirror, high cedar cathedral ceiling.

Basement Level ( 1544 sq.ft.)

· Fully finished and insulated (floor to ceiling) with the following main rooms:

· Recreation room (342 sq.ft.) includes rough in for woodstove or fireplace. Level 3 steps lower (below living room above) than main basement level.

· Den is (198 sq.ft.) 12’ x 18’ at base of circular stairs.

· Bedroom is (262 sq.ft) 14’x 20’.

· Workshop/furnace room is (382 sq.ft.) 20’ x 20’.

· Washroom (3 piece), storage rooms, halls (360 sq.ft) 18’ x 20’ make up balance.

Garage Features (936 sq. ft.)

· Detached 2.5 car garage (26’x 26’c/w a 10’x 26’ storage loft)

· 200A electrical service enters underground with 100A panel in garage.

· 2- 9’ wide wood garage doors and 3’ single person entry door.

· Rough cut pine siding matches house.

·House Features (3,100 sq. ft. above grade)

· 2.5 story chalet style house with the following:

· 52’ x 52’ overall footprint (at ground floor).

· CSA approved preserved wood foundation complete with a suspended wood floor joist and plywood basement floor (with a 18” crawlspace below) system. This is a building code approved system, providing a very warm, well insulated basement.

· 200A service panel, all electric heat pump and furnace system, supplemented with a zero clearance wood fireplace in living room delivering warm air to return air system.

· 2x6 building wall construction (R20 thermal insulation).

· Suspended wood cathedral ceilings (R40 thermal insulation).

· Private septic system.

· All windows are vinyl clad, pine casement windows.

· Most windows face south for maximum solar gain in winter.

· All wood window interior shutters come with the house.

· Cast iron 5’ circular “back stair” connecting the basement level and second floor to the kitchen.

· Large wood decks connecting the living room, kitchen and hot tub “gazebo”.

· All exterior siding is custom rough cut pine, milled locally (full 1x6” board on a 1x8” board, installed vertically).