2770 Sheffield Place London South (South U), ON

White's Bridge Estate: Here is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of London's history. Sitting on a rise facing a pond, parkland and the Thames River, this elegant and generously proportioned circa 1871 country home was built by a highly influential family from the early days of London. Inside, this cherished and immaculately cared for heritage home retains many of the original architectural fittings and features which reflect both classical and Italianate influences. Whites Bridge estate has a grand classic centre hall layout and boasts over 3000 square feet of living space, with large principle rooms, 10-11 foot ceilings on both levels, hardwood floors throughout, 4 generous bedrooms, 3 baths, a cooks dream kitchen and all of the modern upgrades you could hope for, including a principle bedroom ensuite with a walk-in closet, a high efficiency dual-zone A/C and a newly constructed over-sized 2 car garage. Outside, a classic front porch overlooks the pristine waterfront setting and large treed lot, to the east is a lovely side dining patio, and off the back is an informal porch for barbequing and entertaining. While benefiting from this country-like setting, property owners of 2770 Sheffield Place retain convenient city access to world class health care, shopping, restaurants, cultural amenities, parks and pathways. For regular commuters, its only 7 minutes to the 401.Inside and out, this home is a must-see gem for anyone interested in historical classics with all of the modern amenities, comforts and conveniences of today. (id:4555)