653 Hickory Beach Rd

Set amidst picturesque rolling hills, embraced by pine trees, this 2 storey home spans 1.12 acres of pure tranquility. Just 10 minutes from highway 115 & 15 minutes to the 407, It's a short commute to Bowmanville, Peterborough, Lindsay, Port Perry area. Custom built in 2014 with a beautiful porch, mature gardens & meticulous landscaping, the curb appeal is captivating. Inside over 4,000sqft., discover a grand staircase, hardwood floors, spacious office, mudroom with access to the garage & powder room. Expansive chef's kitchen boasts ample cabinet space, built-in appliances generous island, seamlessly connecting the dining area & living room bathed in natural light. Enjoy the gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry & access to the rear deck. Vast formal dining room. Upstairs generous 4 bdrms, full bath & convenient 2nd floor laundry room. Master bedroom sanctuary - walk-in closet & breathtaking ensuite bathroom featuring walk-in shower, freestanding bathtub & double vanity. Newly finished walkout basement offers an entertainer's paradise with a family room, stone fireplace, custom wet bar, 3pc bathroom, records room & 5th bedroom. Easy access to the rear yard including the hot tub. Large fenced 18'x36' saltwater pool with a pool house, including a wetbar, change rooms, outdoor shower and storage room. Enjoy outdoor entertaining with covered outdoor seating a TV and fireplace, fire pit area and kids play set. Attached 3-car garage provides seamless indoor-outdoor integration, parking is never an issue, providing both convenience and practicality for modern living. This meticulously maintained home offers a drilled well, septic, natural gas and Bell Fibre. 4 minutes to Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden. Brand new state of the art septic system installed August 7, 2024 (Eljen GSF system).

Offered for the first time, the Ballyduff Homestead is now available. More than a home, this is a lifestyle opportunity to live and experience a significant conservation project in Ontario. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected lands, this 34 acre parcel comprises meadows, hardwood forest, a tallgrass prairies ecosystem, and hiking trails connecting to the Ballyduff Trails, offering 10 kms of nature to explore. This comfortable home was strategically built 30 years ago from squared and dovetailed white pine logs. Designed to offer the maximum natural light and easterly views of the 1,100 acres of protected lands. The upper level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with pine floors and large windows. The main level living space is anchored with beautiful cherry floors. The living room expands the width of the home, with east and west facing windows, and the hand hewed beams add a stunning architectural detail. A Rumford wood burning fireplace adds a beautiful ambiance. The kitchen and dining area surround a wood burning air-tight stove, and offer functional and pleasing space to prepare and enjoy meals while taking in the surrounding views. The main floor also offers a powder room and laundry. Two large north and south decks provide additional living space to enjoy the outdoors. The lower level offers a walkout to the back property, and a generous guest suite with expansive windows, and 3 piece bath. There is a two car attached garage, as well as a 1 car detached garage. This property appreciates a tax benefit under the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plan. The owners embrace alternative energy. The home is heated and cooled by a geothermal system. The property generates a substantial passive income from solar panels and a wind turbine, both on transferrable contracts.