Home of the Week: 79 Yardley Wood Road

79 Yardley Wood Road: $649,900 for a family-focused home in Whitehills with a showstopper backyard

Address: 79 Yardley Wood Road
Neighbourhood: Whitehills
Agent: A Team London
Price: $649,900

The Place

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom single family home in in one of the city’s most family-friendly neighbourhoods.

The Details

We’re out to Whitehills for this week’s listing, a classic three-bed, two-bath family home on Yardley Wood Road, just off Blackacres Boulevard. While it is this writer’s childhood stomping grounds, its real appeal for buyers will be the quiet, family-focused residential character ― think tree-lined streets, with schools, parks and shopping not too far away.

The home itself is a major draw too, with numerous updates and renovations over the years that greatly elevate its function and appeal. The main living space has vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, flanked by wood open-riser stairs up to a small balcony landing on the second level. The garage has also been partially converted into a flex room ― perfect for a home gym, studio or home office, depending on your needs.

The kitchen has seen several upgrades and features extensive wood cabinetry and lots of natural light. Anchored by a new, custom quartz central island with plenty of seating, the stainless appliances include a gas range, fridge and dishwasher, and it is all tied together with black granite countertops and a chef-friendly stainless backsplash.

The home’s primary bedroom is on the second level ― a spacious room with both an ensuite bathroom and a huge walk-in closet. The other two bedrooms, located on the main level, each have plenty of closet space and share a bathroom with a tiled shower-tub combo. There’s also a dedicated laundry room with additional storage on the second floor as well.

For many prospective homeowners, the biggest selling point of this property for will be the gorgeous backyard. Professionally landscaped and fully fenced, the focal point is a large heated inground pool with waterfalls and ambient lighting, accompanied by a hot tub to complete the oasis feel. There is a custom stone garden bed and retaining wall at the rear of the backyard, and the concrete pool surround, with plenty of seating areas, includes a winding pathway up the side of the house.

There’s also a custom playhouse for the kids, a storage shed, plus a wood pergola overtop and an additional deck. With big, lush trees overhanging the backyard (and summer on the way!) it’s the perfect setting for relaxation, play and entertaining for the whole family.

The Tour

 

Big Selling Point

Charming home, family-oriented neighourhood, plus an oasis-like backyard.

By the Numbers

• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 2 storeys
• 1 fireplace
• 1 inground pool
• 1 hot tub
• 1 playhouse
• 1-car garage
• 50- by 119-foot lot
• $3,256 annual property taxes

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