Description

Set amongst a 5.2-acre paradise estate is a spectacular mansion with over 26,000 square feet of luxury living.  A sprawling contemporary bungalow with lofted in-law quarters is surrounded by peaceful countryside, yet only 5 minutes from all amenities in the heart of Ancaster, including Hamilton Golf & Country Club - one of the best parkland courses in North America.  

Fully fenced in wrought iron with bold pillars and secured by a sliding split entry gate you will enjoy breathtaking custom landscaping as you approach the spectacular home.  Immediately impressive is the one-third-acre, 17-foot-deep aerated pond with fountain and bubbler.  It is built with Manitoulin rock and filled with sunfish, suckers and rainbow trout.  The driveway courtyard welcomes guests with a circular fountain. 

Stepping through the arched entry, you will be awestruck by the grandeur of 14 to 18 foot unique custom moulded ceilings in every room with 32-inch porcelain, wide plank hand scraped hardwood, and the highest quality of material, craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout.  This state-of-the-art home is constructed with Timberstrand LSL, Level 5 drywall finish, spray foam insulation and features the latest technologies including a whole home automation with Control4.

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room showcase breathtaking views of the backyard oasis.  There is a bookmatched (turtle) granite feature wall with 42” Town & Country gas fireplace and a hidden 360-degree television that lowers from the entry header.  

The magnificent gourmet dream kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances by: Sub-Zero, Thermador, Miele, Wolf, and Marvel (see full list of extensive inclusions).  There is a buttler’s pantry, a full bar for coffee & cocktails, and enough seating at the table to host your entire extended family.  For intimate diner parties there is a formal dining room, and the family room is a wonderful space to relax and enjoy views of the amazing amenities. 

Sliding patio doors from the kitchen or family room access the luxe lanai with a heated eramosa flagstone floor, 72” Woods gas fireplace, phantom screens, an outdoor bathroom and a full outdoor Lynx kitchen with custom range & griddle, 60” BBQ, refrigeration and a pizza oven. 

On one wing of the home is a powder room, a private office with Town & Country fireplace and mission control for over 60 cameras on the property, as well as the magnificent primary suite.  The primary bedroom has a custom-made double motorized velvet bed, direct access to a private patio with a Hot Springs hot tub, a makeup room, bar area with instant hot water, and an enormous dressing room/walk-in closet with full-sized laundry and views looking out at the pond.

The incredible primary ensuite has heated herringbone tile floor, Wolf towel warmer drawers, twin toilet rooms, a soaker tub with fireplace, and a Kholer DLP digital shower with colour changing lit rain heads.  

The opposite wing has three more spacious bedroom suites with full ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets. There is a powder room, a full laundry room with plenty of cabinetry storage, and mudroom accessed from the attached garage.

The Cambridge elevator provides access to the entertainer’s dream basement with 10-foot ceilings (no bulk heads) heated zoned floors throughout and a separate walk-up entrance. Enjoy a party room with media area, plenty of wide-open hosting space (large enough for a dance party) and a full bar with kitchen appliances.  

A glass wall looks into a professional gym filled with top-of-the-line equipment.  After a workout, spa amenities include a private bath with steam shower and cedar sauna.

There is an arts and crafts/children’s play room with 2-piece ensuite, and a games room with 13 table games including pool, foosball, shuffle board, air hockey, and classic arcade/pinball machines.  There is a powder room for use in the games room and theatre.

The Theatre: A sound proofed and state-of-the-art masterpiece.  The secured private hallway with snack bar has a heated floor and is guarded by an animatronic Optimus Prime Transformer.  A glass showcase displays the property’s technology brains including the Kaleidescape movie server – the only digital provider of movies with lossless audio and full reference video quality.

Enter the tiered theatre with ceiling heights as high as 24 ft.  There are 24 leather reclining seats with chargers and tray tables, popcorn & beverage bar, and a jaw dropping 254” screen with DLP laser projector.  Immersive Dolby Atmos sound is supported by a Trinnov head unit amplifier and K-Array speakers & subwoofers.  The theatre experience is enhanced by lit brick coves that house lifelike superhero statues imported from Australia. 

The lower level has professionally designed mechanical rooms and plenty of storage space; there is a cold room, and a safe room with vault door for valuable collections. 

The attached over-sized 4-car garage with epoxy floor has a dog kennel and a separate staircase to the 1958 square foot lofted in-law/nanny suite with full-sized kitchen, full bath, and laundry. 

The 5210 square foot luxury detached garage with insulated African mahogany doors is constructed with industrial technology designed for multiple vehicles and the removal of Co2.  The main bay has an epoxy floor and three car lifts.  A wash and detail bay has hot water and an oil & water separator.  There is an additional bay for storage or equipment, a full bathroom, and an awesome lounge to relax or ‘talk shop’.  Beside the garage is a private gas station with two, 300-gallon premium fuel tanks so you never have to take your prize possessions to the public station.

The Oasis Backyard:  Sensational amenities include a 35’ x 75’ heated pool with two sun shelves, bubblers, and waterfall fountains.  Elegant landscape lighting, torches, and integrated K-array audio (speakers & subs), surround the entire backyard.

The cabana offers a 14-person hot tub overlooking the pool, a motorized screen, and a wonderful space to entertain or take a break from the sun.  There is a heated floor, media area, full bathroom, and a bar with metal storm door.  A timber pergola beside the pool has a steel roof and provides additional space for outdoor entertaining.

The sports court is a regulation sized tennis court with a concussion free sports floor.  There are basketball nets, and equipment for hockey, volleyball and pickle ball.  For the kids, there is a play structure built on 6 inches of concrete with a rubber floor and park bench.  There is also a dog run with faux grass that could easily be converted to a putting green if preferred.

This grand property is only 15 minutes from Hillfield Strathallan College and just 4 minutes from Hamilton International Airport or Highway 403 access.  But with every amenity available within the secured acreage, you will never have to leave the estate!