56 Blueski George Cres., Collingwood, Ont.
Asking price: $549,900
Selling price: $535,000
Taxes: not yet assessed
Agent: Mike Feldman, Sierra Realty Inc.
Toronto homeowners familiar with Collingwood were highly impressed by recent developments in the area, especially this new model home they purchased in a residential community near Georgian Bay and popular ski hills, including Craigleith Ski Club, says agent Mike Feldman.
"The house is located on Nipissing Ridge, which is an upscale vacation area," says Mr. Feldman. "[They]thought this was the ideal place to be."
Completed last summer, this 2,343-square-foot semi-detached house showcased the quality and design of homes being built within the low-rise subdivision, called Woodlands by Sierra.
"It's the model we always build a model of, so people can see it finished rather than buy it from plans," says Mr. Feldman, who was the sole agent involved in the sale, which allowed the builder to give a discount to the buyers. "They liked what they saw and that motivated them to buy it."
It is the largest plan available, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and open entertaining rooms with walkouts to two large decks, plus sports equipment storage outside.
"It has the most generous rooms," says Mr. Feldman. "And it is a four-bedroom [home]as opposed to some of the smaller units, which had three."
Details include post-and-beam accents and Plexiglas deck railings on the exterior, as well as nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and pot lights in the main floor rooms.
The eat-in kitchen has an island seating six, while the great room features 17-foot ceilings in one section and a full-height gas fireplace. The fireplace is visible from the master bedroom, which also features a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.
The above-grade basement houses a guest suite with a bathroom, along with a den and entry to the built-in garage.
The property is freehold, but there is a monthly fee of $152 for landscaping and snow-removal services. A shared pool is on site and public tennis courts are across the street.