280 Balsam Drive | Oakville

Simply Irresistible In South East OakvilleThe Sheer Elegance Of Home | Simply irresistible, 280 Balsam is located in Old Oakville on a very sophisticated street. A Wiarton stone exterior alludes sheer elegance from the curb. Indoors the home is warm and intimate, assuredly anything but typical. Transom windows and French doors allow the light to flow through. With western exposure, landscaped gardens, double lot and a gunite pool your heart will take in this fine home. Tall ceilings, decorative pillars, crown molding, antique hardwood and granite are a few of the exquisite finishes. A great room with a vaulted tray ceiling, separate office, main floor bedroom suite and cozy upper library highlight the layout. All four bedrooms have en-suites and California closets. Relax in the lower level and enjoy the wet bar, billiards table, family, games and exercise rooms. There's over 6,500 square feet of living space, a place for everything an astute buyer desires. A new vision has been creatively designed for this home by Christopher Invidiata, Bill Hicks Architect, Cameo Kitchens and Hallmark Homes. Details available in the brochure, on-line and by private appointment.

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Welcome...

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

Foyer & Office

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

Kitchen

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

Dining Room

Living Room“Home is the nicest word there is.”

- Laura Ingalls Wilder

Main Floor Guest SuiteEnsuite

Upper Library“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”

- Vincent Van Gogh

Second Floor Master RetreatEnsuite

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

Bedroom TwoEnsuite

Bedroom ThreeEnsuite

Lower LevelMedia Room

Recreation Room | Wet Bar

Exercise Room | Bathroom

Lower Level

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

Rear Gardens

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MAIN LEVEL: 4,813 SQ. FT.

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LOWER LEVEL: 1,755 SQ. FT.

Our Vision Our Vision

Scope of work at 280 BalsamDemolitionRemove existing kitchen, upper and lower cabinets, countertops, sink, island. Remove walls in rear/back hallway and office

BuildConstruct walls, entryways and doorways according to new design plan

InstallKitchen and Pantry back of houseDoors front and backFireplace and surround in dining roomWine Room and ServeryFlooring, baseboards and trim

Detailed quote available upon request

Our Vision Survey

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UPPER LEVEL SITTING AREA• Custom built in cabinetry and book shelves by Top Notch• Open Heatilator ™ gas fireplace• Coffered Ceiling and pot lighting• Casement transom window with custom blind• 9' doors to bedrooms and pillars

MASTER BEDROOM• Double entry doors• Casement transom windows with custom blinds• Tray ceiling with pot lighting• Looks out to private back garden • Bright western exposure

MASTER EN-SUITE• Five piece bath• Ultra Thermo massage tub french limestone deck• Separate glass seamless shower• Custom white maple cabinetry, honed marble countertop• Double sinks• Honed travertine flooring• Toto fixtures

MASTER CLOSET• Walk in from bath• California closet organizer

BEDROOM 1• Looks out over Balsam drive• Tray ceiling with pot lighting• Casement transom window with custom blinds• Double closet with California organizer• Four piece en-suite• Honed travertine flooring• Glass shower, separate tub• Custom white maple vanity and marble counter• Toto fixtures

BEDROOM 2• Private hallway entry• Casement transom window with custom blinds• Looks out to north• Tray ceiling with pot lighting• Double closet with California organizer• Maple hardwood flooring• Three piece en-suite• Tiled flooring• Seamless glass shower with hand held• White maple custom vanity, granite counter• Toto fixtures

LOWER LEVEL• Completed in 2005 by Cochrane Homes• Pocket French door entry• Wainscott panelling• ECHO ™ system, subfloor and perimeter stud wall water drainage and air exhaust system

MEDIA AREA• Built in Panasonic Plasma TV• Marantz receiver and DVD player• Built in speaker system• Heat & Glo gas fireplace• Faux stone wall• Deep casement windows• Pot lighting• Berber carpeting

WET BAR• Custom cabinetry and black granite counters• Bar sink, Liebherr fridge and Frigedaire dishwasher

RECREATION ROOM• Deep casement window• Floating engineered hardwood flooring

GAMES ROOM• Custom built in white cabinetry

• Pocket door from recreation room• Deep casement window• Pot lighting and cork flooring

EXERCISE ROOM• Designed for music room with sound proofing• Track lighting• Pony panel for electrical equipment • Extra electrical outlets• Cork flooring• Pocket door• Two piece bath with Toto fixtures• Tiled flooring

MECHANICAL AND ADDED FEATURES•Two furnaces and two air conditioners 2002• Electronic air cleaner, dehumidifier 2002• 200 Amp electrical service• Two sump pumps 2002• Roof (2006) Certainteed 30 year Landmark (gold standard warranty)• New eaves and downspouts• Attic re-insulated with spray foam (R20 - 1/2 lb density, eurothane icynene foam 2005• Sprinkler System

STORAGE ROOM• Organizers for sewing, workshop, hobbies and recreational equipment• Cedar closet

REAR GARDEN - POOL AREA• Private fenced yard with western Exposure• Outdoor lighting and landscaping • by Intrigue Landscaping 2005• Stone Patio• Pool house 2002 with separate electrical pony panel• Salt water pool refurbished 2005• Heater, Clearwater filter 2002• Whisper Flo pump 2010• Winter safety cover

FRONT EXTERIOR• Located on prestigious Balsam Drive• Outstanding curb appeal• Custom built Bungalow (side-split) Loft• Wiarton Stone Exterior• Dormer windows in roof• Covered flagstone front porch• Tumble stone walk way• Landscaping includes, hedges, gardens, birch tree, lighting• Double Garage, tall doors with windows, inside access to mud room• Rough in plumbing for clean up sink in garage• Garage door openers, key pad entry and remotes (Liftmaster)• Paved drive with tumble stone border

ENTRY WAY FOYER• Custom wood door surrounded by windows• Double door coat closet with California organizer• Double French door entry to office • Tall ceiling and doors• Crown molding• Honed travertine limestone flooring• 9" floor trim and upgraded molding

OFFICE• Double French door entry from hall• Casement transom windows with custom blinds• Window looks out to Balsam Drive• Double pocket french door to hallway• Pot lighting, Tray ceiling, Art Niche• Built in speakers• 7" Maple hardwood flooring

FRONT HALL• Oversized hallway with panelled archways• Tall ceiling with pot lighting and crown molding• Art Niche with lighting• 9" floor trim

• Reclaimed 7" maple hardwood flooring• Stair case to upper level

POWDER ROOM• 2 piece with pedestal sink (Toto fixtures)• Tall ceiling with crown holding

LIVING ROOM• Sunken living room with vaulted tray ceiling• Open to front hall• Light filled western exposure• Pot lighting• Two sets of double French doors to back garden• Custom blinds• Casement transom window• Built in ceiling speakers• Open Heatilator ™ gas fireplace• 9" Beech hardwood flooring

DINING ROOM• Open to side hall and kitchen• Tray ceiling with centre chandelier • Triple casement transom window looking over pool and back garden• Custom blinds• 9" Beech hardwood flooring

KITCHEN• Custom maple cabinetry• Oversized island with seating and bar sink• Room for large family kitchen table• Built in desk area• Stainless appliances include Jenn Air gas cooktop,• Kitchen Aide fridge, convection oven and microwave,• Miele dishwasher• Tall ceiling, pot lighting• Casement transom windows and custom blinds• Built in speakers

• 9" antique hardwood flooring• Back Hall with door to yard and pool• 5" hardwood flooring

DEN• Casement transom window with custom blinds• Maple hardwood flooring • Pot lighting and built in speakers

LAUNDRY/MUD ROOM• Inside access from garage• Door to front/side with custom blind• Back door to garden and pool• Custom cabinetry with marble counter• Maytag washer and dryer• Inglis fridge• Closet with organizer• 2 piece powder room with Toto fixtures

GUEST - IN-LAW SUITE• Main floor across from office• Looks out to back garden western exposure• Tall ceilings, crown molding, pot lights• Neutral wool carpeting• Casement transom window with custom blinds• Separate double closets with California organizers• Four piece en-suite includes separate glass shower and tub• White maple vanity with granite counter• Toto fixtures • Slate flooring

Details

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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.

THE INVIDIATA TEAM

With passion and vision, helping people realize their goals in real estate, and through the process, developing meaningful and lasting relationships. Over the past 27 years, we have earned a reputation of excellence in Luxury Real Estate. Our specialized knowledge of the upper-tier market, housing features, and trends has uniquely positioned us to provide the highest level of service, expertise and competence to this exclusive segment of the market.The Invidiata Team is comprised of people who share a similar

work ethic, and philosophy of valuing people over properties. Our team of licensed agents, administrative support & marketing professionals work together to ensure all the details of your sale are handled efficiently.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.THE INVIDIATA ADVANTAGE

Exposure For Your Home – Open House Tours, Community Sponsorship & Special EventsSystemization - Proprietary Market Data & Client Management SystemsTop Quality Marketing - In-House Graphic Design, Photography & PrintingLuxury & Lakefront Homes - Unmatched Knowledge & Experience in Luxury & Lakefront PropertiesWorldwide Network - Exclusive International Memberships & PartnershipsA Great Team - Over 170 Years of Combined ExperienceThe Invidiata Collection Magazine - 120,000 Copies per YearInvidiata.com - #1 Most Visited Agent WebsiteAward Winning Results - A Consistent Reputation For Achieving Excellence

280 BALSAM DRIVE, OAKVILLE

Public Schools

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

JK - GR06

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

GR07 - GR08

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

GR09 - 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 2L1(905) 845-2386

All Girls JK– GR12

APPLEBY COLLEGE 540 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON L6K 3P1(905) 845-4681

Co-ed – GR07 – GR12

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Address: 280 Balsam Drive, Oakville L6J 3X6Possession: TBATaxes: $25,802 for 2013Lot Size: 144’ X 153’

Inclusions: See Listing Agent for Complete ListRental: Hot Water Tank, Monthly Monitoring of Security SystemBrokerage: RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage

CLAUDIA@THEINVTEAM.COM

PHONE: 905.339.3444

CHRISTOPHERINVIDIATA

Sales Representative& Team Leader

CLAUDIACHOPIK

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