Home of the Week: 400 Second Street
400 Second Street: $999,900 for a spacious family home on a 1.15-acre lot in Strathroy
Address: 400 Second Street
Neighbourhood: Strathroy-Caradoc
Agent: A Team London
Price: $999,900
The Place
A four-bedroom, four-bathroom country home in Strathroy.
The Details
To warm yourself up after the first blast of wintery weather, conjure this image: a big pink and blue sky of a late summer night, cicadas buzzing in the background and a beverage by the pool. Sure, as you look out at the dreary, grey November weather we’ve got now, it seems a long way off; but it will come, and this week’s listing — a spacious four-bed, four-bath home on the outskirts of Strathroy — offers just such an idyllic setting.
Located on a large, 1.15-acre lot, this home was made with family living in mind. The main floor offers a functional, open-concept layout, with hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings that add volume and spaciousness. The living room, toward the front of the home, is anchored by a gas fireplace, with windows on three walls to fill the space with natural light. On the other side of the space is a dining area that features a built-in shelving feature and sliding glass doors leading out to the rear deck.
The kitchen features a two-level peninsula with bar seating, plenty of counter space, rich wood cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and plenty of cabinet and drawer storage throughout. Just off the kitchen there is a flex room that makes a terrific office space with additional access to the back deck.
With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, one thing there won’t be in this house is morning bottlenecks or challenges finding enough space. The primary suite is a large room that features an arched window looking out over the property. The other bedrooms on the upper level have enough space for flexible layouts, and the upstairs features the same hardwood flooring found on the main level.
There’s a lot of added space in the finished basement, and whether you envision that as a rec room, home gym or home theatre area, this adds a ton of value to the home — on top of the added living space.
While the home itself is great, the size of the lot, framed by mature trees on three sides, is probably one of the main selling points. You get loads of lawn space, plus a great in-ground pool with a concrete patio, a wood deck and two outbuildings that could be used for anything from storage to workshops or pool rooms.
With the emphasis we’re putting on the country location, you will be happy to know there’s not that much sacrifice when it comes to this home’s proximity to schools or downtown Strathroy. The two major schools, Strathroy District Collegiate and Holy Cross Secondary, are within walking distance, and the core of the town is just a few minutes away. In this sense, his home represents a pretty rare compromise: you’re not giving away too much in terms of location, while getting some genuine acreage and peaceful country living, without the isolation that sometimes comes with leaving the city behind.
The Tour
Big Selling Point
If you’re a family looking for space to roam combined with convenience and comfort, this home delivers on all three fronts.
By the Numbers
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 15-acre lot
- 2-car garage
- 2 outbuildings
- 1 fireplace
- 1 inground pool
- 1 finished basement
- 125- by 400-foot lot
- $4,890 annual property tax
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