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Set on a high point of land, renown architect Ron Thom and the owners created a house that would blend in with the natural surrounding. The home takes full advantage of its position with every room offering wonderful vistas of the Escarpment ridgeline or distant views towards downtown Toronto. Ron Thom's ability to use natural materials and glass is unmatched. It is easy to understand why the owners and the architect were inspired by the property which offers approximately 25 acres with trails, woodlands, open meadows, 50+ mile views and extensive frontage along the Credit River.

The Home

The home has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and one soon notices the clean design lines and the wonderful natural light. The impressive Master Suite has an office and roof-top terrace with both sun and shaded portions. The west side of the home has a combined Kitchen, Breakfast Room and Family Room with fireplace and the entire area opens on to the stone terrace and pool. The owners collaborated with the architect over a 3-year period. The end result created a special residence that allowed spaces to have dual functions, raw angles, numerous retreating areas of personal space, and always with a nod to the canvas of the Caledon Mountain and the Devil's Pulpit that was seen in the large full height windows. 

The Architect, Ron Thom

Forest, ocean, craggy slopes - these are widely considered the key influences on architect Ron Thom's West Coast inspired residences. To those natural factors we may add several human factors: boats, art and Frank Lloyd Wright. All of these influences synthesize brilliantly in Mr. Thom's residential projects (from the Globe and Mail).

When one studies this Caledon site with the Credit River, the rising Escarpment ridge across the valley and the unfolding views, you can see why this location was a perfect setting for one of Canada's pre-eminent architects. Ron Thom is credited with being a master at linking residential interiors to the out-of-doors.

From the Canadian Architectural Archives we learn that Ronald James Thom was born on May 15, 1923 at Penticton, BC. He trained as a painter at the Vancouver School of Art, graduating in 1947. The next year, Thom indentured with the firm of Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners (Vancouver, BC), and in 1957 became a registered architect. Thom was a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Member of the Ontario Association of Architects, Member of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, and Member of the Province of Quebec Association of Architects. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Law (LL.D) by Trent University, and an honorary Doctorate of Engineering. Thom passed away in Toronto, ON on October 29 1986.

Awards: Winner of Design Competition for Massey College, University of Toronto; Citations of Excellence in Architecture (4) - International College and University Conference and Exposition; Toronto Chapter Annual Design Award; National Design Council Merit awards (2); Canadian Housing Design Council Award; Canadian Architect Yearbook Award of Excellence.

Significant projects include: Trent University (Peterborough, ON); Massey College, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON); Peterborough and Lindsay Campuses of the Sir Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology; Faculty of Arts & Social Science Complex, Queen's University (Kingston, ON); Shaw Festival Theatre (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON); Prince Hotel (Toronto, ON); Lester B. Pearson College (Vancouver Island, BC); Metropolitan Toronto Zoo (Toronto, ON).

The Land & Lois Lister, Landscape Architect

The property encompasses approximately 25 acres including meadows, gardens, forests plus the established areas around the house and tennis court. Highlights of the property include the views of Caledon Mountain and the Devil's Pulpit plus approximately 1000 feet of frontage on the fast flowing Credit River.

The landscaping was designed and created under the watchful eye of Lois Lister. Lois Lister was born in Lancashire, England, in 1919. She studied Economics at Cambridge University and at Radcliffe College, Harvard, in the United States before moving to Canada in the 1940's.

Lois Lister designed many gardens for Toronto's prominent citizens: Paul J. Phelan, George Black, Montague Black, H.N.R. Jackman, Anthony Adamson, Joe Rotman, the Bacardi family, George Chater, William Heaslip, and Karl Heisey of Burlington. She worked with many architects (Horne Residence: Ron Thom, Klamer Residence: Irving Grossman and extensive work with Napier Simpson. After a distinguished career, Lois Lister passed away in Toronto in 1995.

Lois Lister's work, reputation, and significance as a landscape architect and garden designer is well attested. Indeed, she had an international reputation even though her activities were mainly in Ontario. She was an early member and one of the first women admitted to the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, and was also an Associate of the American Society of Landscape Architects (Source: University of Guelph). The drawings and design for these gardens are now housed in the archives at the University of Guelph.

The Floorplan Overview

Foyer

2 piece bathroom plus hall closet, opens into Living Room

Kitchen

Hardwood floors, southern views over the grounds, open concept to breakfast area

Family room combined with breakfast area

Hardwood floors, walk-out to patio, fireplace with stone hearth, built in bookshelves, pot lights

Living Room

Hardwood floors, expansive glass windows, walk-out to patio, fireplace with wood storage

Dining room

Built-in sideboard, walk-out to gardens, floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick wall and ceiling details.

Master Bedroom

An impressive light-filled expansive room with walk-out to your own private vine covered roof-top patio. Hardwood floors, wall of windows, combined with study, built in bookshelves, built in closets,  en-suite with 4 piece bathroom and separate toilet, pot lights

Bedrooms 2, 3, 4

Broadloom, built in closet, window views.

Bathroom 2

5 piece, rain-head shower, jet tub, hardwood, pot lights

Bathroom 3

4 piece, hardwood floors

Main floor laundry

Laundry sink, storage cupboard, tile floor with drain

Library Office

Placed along the east side of the home this Library/Office space could serve many purposes. This end of the home could even serve as an entirely separate living suite. Hardwood floors, walk-out to patio, pot lights, built in bookshelves, built-in desk area.

Mudroom

This area of the home includes a 2 piece Powder Room, closet, and storage room with sink.

Other Details

• Floor Plans are available along with aerial photography
• 200 amp service
• Forced air oil heating system
• Central air conditioning
• Water filtration system
• Tennis court with gazebo
• Swimming pool with extensive landscaping and cabana
• Detached 2+ car garage plus attached carport
• Extensive network of hiking trails through the property
• Credit River
• Long private winding drive ensure privacy
• Mature perennial gardens, small orchard area, lovely shade trees and stone terraces
• Original landscaping plans and house sketches may be available

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John Dunlap, Broker of Record

647-280-7430

john.dunlap@moffatdunlap.com

Peter Bowers, Sales Representative

905-251-5198

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