The Avondale

Charming house - full brick with a nice verandah and a huge deck at the back with a gas outlet for the Bar-be-Que. Magnificent view at the back. Spacious Living Room, Kitchen (love the Pantry) and Laundry/Mud Room at the back extension.

In the gardens/backyard, there is a fish "pond" (I see it as a trough really) amidst beautiful landscaping.

I love the "Village" of Grafton - country charm with town water a world renowned Spa a stone throw's away. Then the Grafton Village Inn is just perfect for tea on a sunny afternoon - their Sunday Morning Brunches are world class!

I just sold another property just around the corner www.GreatCanadianCountryEstates.com/OldCanningFactoryLoftGrafton.htm to a Toronto Book Designer who is committed to transform it into something spectacular! (I know it will be as I referred the Designer who is currently working on a $20 million home in Bridlepath!)

I think this is an excellent price point at $169,000 with Northumberland County real estate value on nascent rapid ascension. Some finishing work is required on the second level.

Steeped in history, Northumberland was the playground of the Rich and Famous since the early 1800's. That would explain all the majestic estates in the surrounding countryside.

Grafton, Port Hope and Cobourg, the three jewels of Northumberland County, benefit from the growing trend of "city folk" moving out from the hustle and bustle in the "big smoke" to somewhere quieter and safer. With the Internet revolutionizing the way we do business and communicate, many have taken advantage of what telecommuting has to offer. When we placed the Director of Marketing for a major National Bookstore in Grafton 4 years back, he traded his home in North York for a 100 acre farm with a restored Century Home that once belonged to the Masseys for $550,000. I am sure it's worth a lot more now.

Northumberland County is only part of this phenomenon of "managed growth", although Port Hope, being the closest, has positioned itself to be a gateway of sort. Port Hope, indeed, is unique with it's water frontage, Yacht, Golf and Country Clubs, developed cultural events and mildly eccentric denizens. Grafton is the "country" of the region - rich in Confederation History. A stone throw away is the We have the Big Apple in Colborne that opens year round attracting millions. And Brighton turning into a well received retirement community - great success in the development of Brighton-by-the-Bay by a REIT. Then Prince Edward County, with picturesque Picton, is turning into the other Wine Producing region. After selling The Hillcrest in Port Hope to an area Spa, I see a few more popping up that provide a variety of alternatives and choices. Another client from the U.K., now a good friend, is setting up another one in Brighton. I am sure this will be quite special - as influenced by her background as a hotelier in Africa and her son as an impresario in the entertainment/music industry in the U.K. and New York. Then there is Trenton and Belleville, led by one of the most dynamic Economic Development Boards in the person of Chris King; and Kingston, which is experiencing phenomenal growth.

157 Old Danforth Rd		$169,000 For Sale
Grafton, Ontario K0K2G0 X24 900-12-J
Con A Pt Lot 23 Rp 39R9844 Pts 3 & 4 Irr	Taxes:	$2,146.56/2003

SPIS:	Y	Last Status:	New

Detached		Fronting On:	W	Rooms:	9
1 1/2 Storey		Acreage:	< .49	Bedrooms:	5
Dir/Cross St:	Old Danforth / Hwy 2			Washrooms:	3
Lot:	73.96X197.61 Feet			2x3, 1x0
Lot Irreg:	20.21' Depth = Easemt

MLS#:	X382211	Seller:	Paula Petra De Graauw & John De Graauw	Occup:	Partial

Open House:		From:		To:		DOM:	3	Holdover:	90	Possession:	30 - Tba

Open House Notes:		PIN#:

Kitchens:	1
Fam Rm:	N
Basement:	Full
	W/O
Fireplace/Stv:	N
Heat:	Gas
	Water
CAC:	N
Apx Age:	100+
Apx Sqft:	3,000 (app)
Assessment:

Exterior:	Brick

Drive:	Private
GarType/Spaces:	None/0
Parking Spaces:	3
UFFI:	No
Pool:	None
	Clear View
	Treed
	Rec Centre

Zoning:	Residential
Cable TV:	N	Hydro:	Y
Gas:	Y	Phone:	Y
Water:	Municipal
Water Supply:
Sewers:	Septic
Spec Desig:	Other
Farm/Agr:
	Garden Shed

#	Room	Level	Dimensions (ft)			8' 4" Ceiling
1	Foyer	Main	6.1	x	7.09	Marble Floor Transom Panel	Oak Banister (To be finished)	Walk Through to Dining and Living Rooms
2	Living	Main	20.51	x	24.02	Hardwood Floor	Picture Window Overlooking Garden	Track Lighting
3	Dining	Main	15.16	x	11.15	Picture Window	Hardwood Floor Chandelier not included	Single French Door to Foyer Double French Door to Kitchen Beveled Glass Pane for both
4	Kitchen	Main	13.42	x	15.09	Sunny & Bright	B/I Cabinets & Pantry	Picture Window Delft Blue Design Ceramic Tile Back Splash
5	Vestibule	Main	7.8	x	6.5	Hardwood Floor	Coat Hanger Linen Closet	Access to Basement Walk-out to Deck 35.2' x 11.8' with gas outlet for Bar-B-Que & Magnificent Views
6	Laundry Room	Main	21'2"	x	10'11"	Ceramic Floors Built-in Bird Cage (Hiding Door Behind)	Washer/Dryer not included Ceramic Wal 2 x Back Doors	3x Closets (2x Single Door & 1x Double Door) Roughed-in for Laundry Tub
7	Landing	Second				Original Pine Flr	Railing to be installed	Closet
8	Master	2Nd	19.49	x	13.25	Picture Window	Hardwood Floor	Ensuite Bath Roughed In
9	2nd Br	2Nd	14.76	x	14.17	Broadloom	Window
10	3rd Br	2Nd	14.07	x	12.17	Broadloom	Window
11	4th Br	2Nd	14.01	x	12.66	Broadloom	Window
12	5th Br	2Nd	14.01	x	12.17	Linoleum	No Window	Skylight Already Bought