1319 Hillhurst Road, a superb family and executive home with a gorgeous backyard retreat, and situated within the affluent Morrison neighbourhood of southeast Oakville.
Surrounded by majestic mature trees, this detached two-storey home features a brick exterior with siding; a double car garage with driveway parking for up to six vehicles; interlocking driveway curbs; a stone walkway with landscaped perennial gardens; a columned and covered front porch with a stone floor, panelled ceiling, and exterior pot lighting; and a front entry door and sidelights with decorative glass inserts.
The premium-sized backyard is fully fenced, and showcases an interlocking patio area, perennial gardens; as well as a huge in-ground pool with a concrete deck and a cabana - and which is accessible through three different walk-outs from the home.
The main level opens with a ceramic-tiled entrance foyer with a double coat closet, and French door entries into the formal dining room and the kitchen. Open to above, a Cathedral ceiling with a second-storey Palladian window enhances its openness while naturally brightening the space. Wainscoting adds a finishing touch - and continues along a staircase with hardwood treads and a carpet runner to the upper level common area hallway.
The main level principal rooms showcase hardwood flooring; custom window treatments and blinds; crown moldings elegantly finish the living, dining, and family rooms; and throughout this level are beautiful ceiling light fixtures and chandeliers.
The formal dining room is warmed by a gas fireplace, and enjoys front garden views through its bow window. Columns grace the entry to the living room, which has wonderful backyard views through its bay window with window bench seat.
The stunning gourmet custom kitchen showcases cabinetry with molded uppers, valance lighting, and pantry and servery areas; granite counters and ceramic back splashes; a centre island with breakfast bar seating; stainless steel double under mount sink, oven with gas cooktop, and dishwasher; a fridge panelled to integrate with the cabinetry; as well as a breakfast area with a matching china cabinet.
An arched and columned entryway opens to the incredible spacious family room, which features two distinct spaces - a conversation area overlooking the backyard; and a media area that features pot lighting, as well as a built-in entertainment unit with a gas fireplace and a TV niche. The breakfast room and the family room’s conversation area have sliding door walk-outs to the backyard, with both having transoms and privacy roller blinds.
Off the family room is a ceramic-tiled laundry room with front load washer and dryer, counter work space, cabinetry and closet storage, and a walk-out to the backyard. This room also has a powder room with a granite-topped vanity; access to the garage; and a carpeted staircase to the lower level. This level features laminate flooring and pot lighting, and features a carpeted bedroom with a walk-in closet (also ideal as a home office or hobby room); a 3-pc washroom with a ceramic-tiled floor, a glass shower with bench seat, and a granite-topped vanity; a large storage room; a recreation/games area; as well as a French door entry into a second recreation/family room with a gas fireplace, brick accent wall, and a double closet - which has potential use as an incredibly spacious guest bedroom.
The upper level is carpeted throughout, and off the staircase landing is a cozy sitting area with built-in shelving. The common area features a double linen closet; a main 4-pc washroom with a ceramic-tiled floor, an acrylic bath and shower area, pot lighting, as well as a linen/toiletry closet; and the three bedrooms here all have double closets. The third bedroom also features an oversized window with a window bench seat - while the fourth bedroom has backyard views through a bay window, as well as a 3-pc ensuite washroom.
The generously sized master bedroom showcases a raised ceiling; a huge walk-in closet; and a 5-pc ensuite washroom with pot and sconce lighting; a custom wooden vanity with his-and-her under mount basins and a granite counter; a tiled frameless glass shower with rain shower head; as well as a soaker tub with hand-held shower head, and wooden and ceramic-tiled surround.
This home is within the catchment areas of New Central Public School, Maple Grove Public School, and St. Vincent Catholic Elementary School; as well as E. J. James Public School, St. Mary Catholic Elementary School, Oakville Trafalgar High School, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School for their French Immersion programs.
This home is also close to numerous top-rated private schools; downtown Oakville is nearby for shopping, restaurants and entertainment; while access to the QEW/Hwy 403 and the Oakville GO Station are just short drives away.
For more information, contact Kathy McHenry, of Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage, at (905) 330-2382.