205 Balsam Drive | Oakville

Charmed Elegance In South East OakvilleRefined and polished, 205 Balsam Drive is found on one of Old Oakville’s most coveted streets.  This gracious 2 storey custom built stone and stucco home

welcomes you with its charm and beauty.  Surrounded by enchanted gardens on a deep and private lot, one feels the ambiance of an English Country Estate

when walking the grounds.  Fastidiously renovated and redesigned from its original state, no detail has been spared. A centre hall opens to a main floor

office and separate living/dining rooms.  The kitchen, breakfast and great room open through French doors to a deck, pergola, pool, gardens and gazebo. 

There are 5 fireplaces 2 of which are wood burning.  Four well-appointed bedrooms.  The Master Retreat overlooks the stunning gardens, has a Juliet

balcony, a large walk in closet and bathroom spa.  Laundry is on the 2nd floor.  The finished lower level is complete with bedroom, bath, sauna, exercise and

family rooms, walk up to the garden.  Entry to the garage is on this level. Highlights include custom drapery, exquisite light fixtures, wainscoting, crown

molding, hardwood flooring, granite, stone, ample storage, high end appliances, and audio and security systems.  Walk to downtown Oakville.

OAKVILLE LIFESTYLE AT ITS BEST • WALK TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN, PARKS AND THE LAKE • OAKVILLE’S BEST SCHOOLS IN MINUTES.

Welcome...

“ The home should be the treasure chest of living.” - Le Corbusier

Foyer & Office

Living Room“Home is the nicest word there is.”- Laura Ingalls Wilder

" Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed... I think food is, actually, very beautiful in itself.. "

- Delia Smith

Dining Room

“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ” - Harriet Van Horne Kitchen

Breakfast Area

Great Room“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” - Vincent Van Gogh

Master RetreatEnsuite | Walk-in Closet

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” - Matsuo Basho

Upper Landing Bedroom Three

Bedroom FourBedroom Two

Shared Ensuite

Shared EnsuiteEnsuite

Recreation Room | Fitness Room | Sauna | Bedroom Five

Lower Level

“Its all about quality of life & finding a happy balance between work, friends & family.”- Philip Green

Rear Gardens

Drive Way with Garage Lift

Side Elevation

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Floor Plans

MAIN LEVEL:1,894.8 SQ. FT.

UPPER LEVEL:1,848.9 SQ. FT.

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LOWER LEVEL:1,552.8 SQ. FT.

GARAGE:459.1 SQ. FT.

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Survey

205 BALSAM DRIVE, OAKVILLEPublic Schools

NEW CENTRAL133 Balsam Drive, Oakville, L6J 3X4 Phone: (905) 844-3081Regular TrackJK - GR06

MAPLE GROVE288 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville, L6J-4V5Phone: (905) 844-9322Regular TrackGR07 - GR08

OAKVILLE TRAFALGAR1460 Devon Road, Oakville, L6J 3L6Phone: (905) 845-2875Regular Track / French ImmersionGR09 - GR12

E. J. JAMES338 Cairncroft Road, Oakville, L6J 4M6Phone: (905) 845-2015French ImmersionGR01 - GR08

Private Schools

ST. MILDREDS LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL1080 Linbrook Rd, Oakville, ON L6J 2L1Phone: (905) 845-2386All Girls JK– GR12

APPLEBY COLLEGE 540 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON L6K 3P1Phone: (905) 845-4681Co-ed – GR07 – GR12

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Renovation#1 – 2004 (cost: $260,000)• New Kitchen and Pantry Cabinetry (Stutts)• New Kitchen / Pantry Limestone Floor• All new Miele appliances• Two new Stone Fireplaces in Family Room and refurb of LR and DR fireplaces• New gas fires – Fam. Rm, LR, Bsmt Media Room• Replacement of all Crown Moldings throughout• Replacement of Baseboards throughout• Custom wainscoting in hallways• Completely new pot lighting throughout• New hardwood floors in Grd and 2nd Floors• New stair balustrade and railing• Installation of interior and exterior audio system• All new porcelain floor tiling in basement• Replacement of Grd Flr Powder room fixtures + custom vanity (Stutts)• Upgrade of Basement Bathroom and Sauna• Custom built-in’s in Basement Media Room• New carpeting in Media Room• New Master Bathroom – fixtures, custom vanity (Stutts), new shower, flooring etc.• New stone flooring and some cabinetry, appliances etc in laundry• Overall – complete redecoration• New all-wool stair carpet• Replacement of all door hardware

exteRioR WoRk – 2005 ($95,000)• Georgian Bay stone pavers in driveway• New stone columns with lights and railings• Exterior flood and accent lighting• Installation of water feature• New low voltage lighting system (back and front) (wiring/fittings upgraded/replaced in 2014)• Georgian Bay stepping stones in back garden• Installation of stone patio• Installation of Summerhouse• Refresh of landscaping

Hvac/Pool – 2011 ($15,000)• New high efficiency furnace and Lennox a/c unit• New pool liner and safety cover

Capital ImprovementsRenovation – 2011/12 ($280,000)• Extension of Master bedroom onto balcony• Creation of walk-in closet in Master bedroom• Extension of Bedroom 2 into former walk-in closet• New custom built-in closet in Bedroom 2• New baseboards and crown moldings – Master Bed, Bedrooms 2 and 3• New bathroom - reconfigure and replace all bathroom fixtures, cabinetry and finishes in Jack and Jill bathroom • New shower room - fixtures/finishes/cabinetry in Bedroom 4• New closet - Bedroom 3• New carpeting – Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4• Re-shaped upstairs front windows and installed moldings• Install new larger eavestroughs, leafguards, downpipes • Exterior re-stucco of south and west walls and complete exterior repaint• New exterior doors – front door, basement door, kitchen door, master bedroom.• New windows – family room, master bedroom• New cedar deck• New gazebo (blt into deck)• Re-build of lower patio and stair to basement• Garage floor refurbishment (in 2013)• Overall – complete redecoration and other cosmetic improvements

inclUsions• All electric light fixtures except as noted• All window coverings• All appliances (stainless steel)• 2 built in Miele ovens,• Warming drawer,• Miele cook top,• Built in Miele dishwasher,• Built in Panasonic microwave,• Built in Miele cappuccino maker,• Built in side by side fridge• Washer, dryer• Garage door opener, 1 remote• Central vac and all attachments• Pool and all equipment• Summer house• Gazebo & deck - 2 years old• Garden shed• Gas fireplace on deck• Sauna• Audio System

exclUsions• Dining room chandelier

FRont YaRd• Georgian Stone/interlock/asphalt driveway• Wrought iron fencing and stone pillars with lamps• Gardens• Covered slate porch with pot lighting• Water feature• Stone and Stucco front facade• Fenced both sides front of house Low and regular voltage feature lighting

FoYeR• Solid core wood front door• Limestone flooring• Inner door stained glass with side panels• Electric baseboard heater• Pot lighting

HallWaY• Prefinished Oak flooring• 4 Swarovski Crystal ceiling lights• 2 Swarovski Crystal sconces• Double hall closet• Crown moulding• Wainscotting

PoWdeR Room• Wainscotting• 1 Swarovski Crystal wall sconce• Custom vanity by Stutts Cabinetry• Limestone flooring• Crown moulding

• Double glass side door to yard• Coat closet

living Room• Front bay window• Oak hardwood• 8" baseboards• Crown moulding• Remote controlled gas fireplace with wood surround and limestone hearth• Custom drapes• Roman blinds• Open to dining room with pocket doors with beveled glass• 2 ceiling pot lights • Double French doors to hallway with beveled glass• 5 windows• Audio system controls with 2 wall speakers

oFFice• Pot lights• Crown moulding• Built in oak cabinetry and shelving• Wainscotting• Bay window

• 8" baseboards• Wood Blinds• Prefinished Oak hardwood• Audio system controls with 2 speakers

dining Room• 2 French doors with beveled glass• Wood burning fireplace with stone surround and hearth• 2 ceiling pot lights • Custom drapes and sheers• Crown Moulding• 8" baseboards• Chandelier over table (not included)• Audio system controls with 2 wall speakers

• Double French doors to Kitchen and Great Room

gReat Room• 2 Built in ceiling speakers for audio system• Audio controls for Great room/Kitchen zone• Crown Moulding• Prefinished oak hardwood flooring• Open gas fireplace stone surround, remote controlled• Samsung wall mounted Smart television• 2 built in wall speakers for TV• Window overlooks garden• 8" baseboards• Intercom

kitcHen• Double French doors to garden• Bay window overlooking deck from breakfast area• Breakfast area seats 6• Wood burning fireplace with stone surround• Limestone flooring• 2 ceiling speakers for audio zone• Cherry wood Island with pot drawers,• Storage and seating for 5• Granite counters• Pot lighting• Miele cooktop 5 burner• Dacor pop up extractor fan• Under mount and in-cabinet lighting• Stone backsplash• Stainless steel double sink with waste disposal• Window over sink• Jenn-Air side by side fridge/freezer• Panasonic Genius Prestige microwave• Miele wall oven• Miele dishwasher• Miele convection oven• Miele Warming drawer• Miele Espresso Maker• 'Stutts' Cabinetry Kitchen

BUtleRs PantRY• Dark wood built in cabinetry• Limestone flooring• Pot lighting• Stainless steel sink• Stainless tile and counter• Whirlpool white fridge/freezer

2nd level• Oak staircase• Dark oak banister and white pickets• Wool carpet runner• Wainscotting• Pot lights• Intercom• Double French doors to front balcony• Roman blinds

BedRoom 1• Grey carpet• Crown moulding• Large 3 pane window overlooking front• Double closet• 8" baseboards• Custom drapery

3 Piece ensUite• Seamless glass shower• Basin sink• Heated floor• Extractor fan• Pot lighting• Custom cabinetry

BedRoom 2• Grey carpet• Crown Moulding• Double closet• 8" baseboards• 3 pane window with custom drapery• Side window• Pendant crystal lighting

sHaRed ensUite• Stand alone Victoria and Albert tub• Seamless glass shower• Custom vanity with double basin sink• Side window• Pot lighting• Mirror, tile and stone wall coverings• Heated flooring• Extractor fan

BedRoom 3• Crown moulding• Grey carpet• 2 windows back and side• 8" baseboards• Custom built in wood closet organizer - 3 door with pull outs

masteR BedRoom• Juliette balcony looking over back garden• Rear wall all windows• Oak flooring• 8" baseboards• Custom drapery and roman blinds• 2 Built in ceiling speakers and audio controls• Crown Moulding• Samsung flat screen Smart TV• Pot lighting• Large walk in closet with built in shelving

masteR ensUite• Seamless glass rain shower• Porcelain tiles• Double sinks• Wall, pendant and pot lighting• Custom vanity by Stutts Cabinetry• Jacuzzi tub 8 jets

laUndRY Room• Stone flooring on raised poured concrete floor with floor drain• Whirlpool front loader dryer• Samsung front loader washer• Storage cupboards and closet• Track lighting

Basement• Porcelain tiled flooring• Pot lighting• In-wall thermostatically controlled heater• Insulated Entry door to garage• Reliance hot water tank (rented)• Lennox Elite High Efficiency Furnace• Cold cellar• Work area• 2 storage areas under stairs (one cedar lined)

BedRoom • Raised wood flooring with carpet• In-wall thermostatically controlled heater• Double closet

media Room• Exercise area floor - porcelain tiled• Media area floor - carpet• Remote controlled Gas fireplace• Built in sink and beverage cabinet with bar fridge• Built in storage cupboards• Separately zoned audio to this area with 4 ceiling speakers• Intercom• Double French door to yard

BatH• 3 piece and sauna

gaRage• Expoxy floor• Alternating Double Sump Pump system with battery back up emergency pump

Back gaRden• Cedar Deck off Kitchen/Great Room• Tumble stone patio• Built in Gazebo on deck with pendant lighting• External "rock" speakers linked to audio system• Summerhouse with glass and screens• Built-in granite topped gas firepit• Extensive Gardens featured in Canadian Gardening Magazine• In ground swimming pool - chlorine, vinyl liner with safety cover• Stone walk up from basement to back gardens• Completely fenced back garden • Low voltage feature lighting

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The Town Of Oakville: a Wonderful Place to live.

Oakville Is A Vibrant Community Within The Greater Toronto AreaSituated between the cities of Mis-sissauga and Burlington The Town Of Oakville is a beautiful lake side town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by its residents. This thriving town was founded in 1827 and is now home to approximately 166,000. Oakville provides all the advantages of a well-serviced urban center, while also maintaining its small town charm. Along historical downtown streets, Oakville offers a mix of converted 19th century buildings, which accommodate over 400 fine shops, services and restaurants.

Residents and visitors of Oakville enjoy many of the local attractions such as the Oakville Center for the Performing Arts, which is host to theater, dance, music and comedy performances all year round, Gal-leries, Historical sites and local ar-chitecture. For the avid or amateur golfers Oakville has 7 different golf courses including PGA recognized Glen Abbey, which has been host to several Canadian opens. Oakville is growing and growth is a good thing. It generates new business, new jobs, and the revenue we need to support all the programs we equate with a high quality of life. Oakville’s strong and diversi-fied economic base offers excel-lent location for both new and expanding business. Currently over 260 national and international cor-porate headquarters are located in Oakville. While growth is extremely important to Oakville the environ-

ment and quality of life is also a top priority. The Town of Oakville has established many programs and ap-proaches that have enhanced these issues.

Oakville Is A Great Place For The Entire FamilyOakville residents enjoy over 2,400 acres of park space with many groomed hiking trails and several recreation centers which provide programs for all ages. For boaters Oakville features two picturesque harbours with docks and slips for sail and powerboats. For added entertainment Oakville has many annual community festivals includ-ing The Waterfront Festival, Festival of Classics, Jazz Festival and several parades for the children throughout the year.

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Sales Representative& Team Leader

CLAUDIACHOPIK

Sales Representative

WHEN YOU’RE THINKING REAL ESTATE, THINK OF US.

Mike immigrated to Canada with his wife Kalpna from the UK 20 years ago and has called Oakville home ever since. He has been fortunate enough to travel extensively throughout Canada and has come to realize how special Oakville and the surrounding areas are. With a solid business background and four successful years as an Independent Realtor, Mike is thrilled to be part of the Invidiata Team. Mike feels strongly that something magical happens for clients when competent people work together collaboratively.

Born and raised in Oakville, Claudia began her real estate career in 2005 with RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage. Before real estate, she was a Registered Nurse and Health Journalist. Claudia worked at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial and Credit Valley Hospitals, and also did research and producing for CTV National News and Discovery Health Channel. Currently, Claudia is a member of the Zonta Club in Oakville a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Claudia welcomes the opportunity to be part of The Invidiata Team, the #1 Team in Canada for RE/MAX. Valuing the team approach, she brings both honesty and integrity to all her dealings with clients and fellow team members. Providing excellent service and negotiating successful real estate transactions for her clients while at the same time creating positive relationships and long lasting friendships has been Claudia’s focus and key to her Real Estate success.

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