$7 million for an Oakville mansion with a balcony fireplace

Location: South Oakville
Price: $6,999,999 Size: 4,392 square feet plus a 2,177-square-foot basement Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 5 Parking spots: 7 Real estate agents: Gillian Cousin, Aaron Gonsenhauser and Jason Khoury, Harvey Kalles Real Estate

The Place

A four-plus-one-bedroom, five-bathroom detached in South Oakville. It stands on a quiet cul-de-sac and comes with a three-car garage (plus space to park four more cars out on the driveway) and a heated saltwater pool in the backyard. It’s within walking distance of the lake and a five-minute drive to downtown Oakville.

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The History

In 2019, the current owners purchased the former house on this lot with the intention of tearing it down to make room for a jumbo custom-built home. Construction happened between 2020 and 2024, led by designer David Small. After living in the home for a few months, the owner’s circumstances changed, so they’re now putting the property on the market.

The Tour

Here’s the façade, designed in a modern farmhouse style with Indiana limestone siding. There are large mature trees in the front yard for extra privacy, plus integrated exterior lighting.

The double-height front door opens to the foyer, which has 20-foot ceilings and two motorized chandeliers. Wide-plank white-oak engineered hardwood floors can be found throughout.

Next is the living room, with a wall of windows featuring roughed-in wiring for automatic shades.

This view highlights the living room’s limestone gas fireplace along with a staircase to the second floor.

In the kitchen: sliding doors leading to the back patio, shaker-style drawers and cabinets, and a red-oak island topped with marble.

The space also has Fisher and Paykel appliances, including a six-burner gas range, an integrated fridge and freezer, a microwave, a wall oven, and a dishwasher. That door in the background leads to the servery.

Here’s that servery, equipped with fluted-glass storage and soapstone counters.

This mudroom leads to the garage and is lined with heated herringbone Brazilian slate tile floors plus floor-to-ceiling storage and a built-in bench.

Don’t forget the formal dining room, also on the main floor.

Here’s a peek inside the powder room off the foyer. It comes with a marble vanity and more heated Brazilian floors.

Moving to the second floor reveals the striking view from above. That staircase is solid oak with stained iron railings.

Residents can see Lake Ontario from the catwalk if they squint.

The main suite upstairs has a double-door entry.

Around the corner stand two walk-in closets, this one looking like a menswear outlet.

The ensuite bathroom features a soaker tub and heated limestone floors.

Here’s the enclosed water closet and separate walk-in shower.

Now the shared bathroom, which comes with a marble double vanity and a walk-in shower with its own separate door.

Lastly, on the second floor: an airy laundry room with quartz counters and funky tiles.

Time for the basement. Here, residents will find an open-concept space ideal for games and recreation or even a dance party. Note the two walk-outs to the backyard.

The basement wet bar is equipped with a sink, a beverage fridge, a tile backsplash and porcelain counters.

There’s also a bedroom in the basement, which could be converted into a nanny, granny or guest suite.

Down the hall is the fitness area: a mirrored wall, a ceiling fan and rubber floors.

A tour of the balcony is essential before hitting the backyard. This covered chill zone has glass railings and an outdoor gas fireplace, plus a direct gas line to hook up a barbecue.

Here’s a view of the heated saltwater pool. That bunkie was designed to match the main house and is used for storage.

Trees and landscaping add privacy.

Here’s the three-car garage, with epoxy flooring.

And here’s an aerial shot overlooking the whole site.

We told you the place was close to the lake.

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