178 Courcelette Road is an absolute turn-key completely renovated family home on coveted Courcelette Road in the Beach. Every corner of this house has been renovated, improved and maximized to its fullest potential. With a loooong list of improvements available, this house as polished, energy efficient, and technologically as advanced as a brand new home.
The main floor expands with tall ceilings and an open-concept floor plan that is both interactive and beautiful. The foyer has a large double coat closet, room for a console table, and is serviced by a two-piece bathroom. New hardwood floors line the main and second floors, and energy-efficient LED pot lights line the ceilings.
The living room with a large picture window is centered upon a gas fireplace, and overlooks the fabulous dining room with a built-in bar beside. A gorgeous new kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances is fully customized for storage, function and entertainment, and offers breakfast bar seating at the island. Opposite this, a main floor family room is included with a built-in media centre, extra storage, and a walk-out to the covered west-facing porch that leads to the gardens and barbecue area.
The second floor is bright and light with multiple skylight features. There are three large bedrooms on this level as well as two renovated bathroom. The primary bedroom is king-sized and offers a Juliette balcony, a large walk-in closet with customized interiors, and a gorgeous five-piece ensuite with his/her shower heads. Two additional bedrooms have large closets, and share access to the renovated four-piece ensuite bathroom. Convenient second floor laundry is outfitted with energy efficient Miele machines, and there is room for folding or extra linens within the closet.
The lower level has been fully waterproofed, renovated and astounds with the use of space. A home gym or large recreation room at the base of the stairs then leads to a home office, as well as a guest bedroom with three-piece bathroom. The utility room holds lots of extra storage options, as well as the new high-efficiency boiler, heat pump, UV air purifier and 4″ air filter. Porcelain tile flooring lines this level of the home with a “wood” like appeal but the convenience of easy cleaning.
The gardens of this property, front and back, are amazing and will get better by the day as the lush perennial garden comes alive this spring. At the front, the pad parking was re-laid for a flat and aesthetically pleasing surface, and a new natural stone wall has built-in LED lighting that can illuminate the parking for you when you come home at night. The landscaping in the front beds were also re-done with local perennial plantings and trees, and the front porch was enlarged for a more comfortable and inviting landing to come home to.
At the rear, a custom pergola was installed with a Sunbrella retractable canopy and drapes, creatin an amazing outdoor living room in the summertime. A natural stone water feature trickles with a spring-like effect, a fire table warms and illuminates evening gatherings, and the exterior lighting systems enhance the enjoyment of this incredible garden oasis. Two exterior sheds are wired for electricity and provide a bounty of extra storage for the home.
Set in the highly coveted Courcelette Public School district and surrounded by an incredible collection of residents, the community benefits of this home will astound you. Walk to shops on Kingston Road, connect quickly to the incredible boutiques on Queen East, or stroll to the lake and take in the incredible waterfront features this city has to hold! This is the complete package that is so meticulously renovated. One lucky buyer will reap the rewards of the effort, thought and quality put into every corner of this home. It is a perfect “Beach” home and is not to be missed!
New exterior canopy for pergola – 2024.
New Bosch heat pump installed – 2023.
High efficiency gas furnace including UV air purifier and 4” air filter installed – 2023.
New Miele washer and dryer – 2023.
New kitchen appliances – 2021.
New Miele dishwasher – 2020.
New GE gas stove and fridge – 2019.
New roof – 2017.
Front yard fully renovated – 2017.
New pavers for two car parking and walkway to backyard – 2017.
Custom-built raw stone garden retaining wall – 2017.
New plants, shrubs and trees in front and back yards – 2017.
New in-ground lighting system in parking area and front and back yards – 2017.
New in-ground irrigation system in front and back yards, including potted plants – 2017.
New flagstone in walking and sitting areas in backyard – 2017.
Two sheds, both wired with electrical – 2017.
Covered deck from back door – 2017.
Pergola built with Sunbrella retractable canopy and enclosure curtains – 2017.
New custom natural stone water feature – 2017.
House exterior fully painted – 2017.
New exterior shutters – 2017.
Foundation fully waterproofed – 2017.
Sump pump installed – 2017.
New LED lighting throughout with Lutron smart light switches – 2016.
Solid core doors installed throughout – 2016.
New hardwood flooring throughout main and second floor – 2016.
‘Wood finish’ ceramic tile flooring installed in lower level – 2016.
Solid wood custom trimwork throughout – 2016.
New baseboards throughout – 2016.
Closet organizers installed in front hall closet and primary bedroom – 2016.
New kitchen with island, cupboards, hardware and countertops – 2016.
Custom kitchen media center, wine rack, storage and tech room – 2016.
New drywall in kitchen, primary bedroom, second floor bathroom, and lower level – 2016.
Walk-in closet built in primary bedroom with professionally-fitted closet organizers – 2016.
Primary ensuite expanded – 2016.
New sink, countertops, toilet and lighting in second floor family bathroom – 2016.
Lower level bathroom upgraded to three-piece bath – 2016.
Utility room storage expanded – 2016.
