Images courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
It sure took a while to get here, but summer is in full swing in Canada. Here are five homes designed for soaking up the sun, barbecues and al fresco dining, and poolside lounging.
1. 102 Cumberland Dr., Mississauga, Ont.
List price: $6,988,000
This approximately 5,000-square-foot multi-million-dollar Mississauga mansion straddles 50 feet of uninterrupted Lake Ontario shoreline in the Port Credit community, giving it a cottage-like feel about a 20-minute drive from the city’s downtown. Overlooking the lake, the five-bedroom manor’s backyard features a full-sized saltwater pool, hot tub for eight, and a 500-square-foot covered terrace that includes an outdoor chef’s kitchen. There’s also a separate 500-square-foot balcony adjoining the primary bedroom with a spa-inspired marble-clad ensuite. The sellers are throwing in tonnes of extras with the property, including a robot to clean the pool, a host of new appliances, and three different sound systems for different zones of the house.
2. 259 Cedar Ave., Meaford, Ont.
List price: $1,079,000
Here’s a more modestly priced waterfront option: a cozy three-bedroom all-season cottage with just over 1,300 square feet of living on Georgian Bay. Situated in the scenic town of Meaford — approximately two-and-a-half hours from Toronto and northwest of Barrie — the cottage’s amenities make it shine on summer days. It’s got a total of three sun decks, a private boat lift, and a separate workshop.