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830 Young Avenue Features
830 Young Avenue is a one-of-a-kind dream home on one of the most
desirable urban estate lots available for purchase in any Canadian city.
There’s something about this property that makes it a favourite sight for passersby on the tree-lined south end boulevard between Halifax’s Inglis Street and its landmark Point Pleasant Park.
The home’s visual attractiveness begins with the traditional, historic style inherent in the “Maritime Vernacular Architecture” of the original structure designed in 1909 by a leading Nova Scotia architect of the period, Herbert Gates. But it really became eye candy for daily joggers, walkers, tour bus passengers and other gazers in 1998-99 when the property was completely re-imagined, re-designed and re-constructed by the current owners using the services of a contemporary but no less talented Nova Scotia architect, Paul Skerry.
The appeal of 830 Young Avenue goes well beyond the excellent fusion of historic and contemporary architectural design values.
Exterior
Never has the real estate adage “location, location, location” been more applicable. The huge, flat, park-like property (32,900 square feet with 100 feet of frontage on Young Avenue) is a beautifully landscaped oasis in the heart of the most sought after and conveniently situated residential area of Halifax.
All the good things city life offers -- downtown, schools, universities, libraries, public parks and gardens, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants -- are within 5 to 20 minute walks from 830 Young Avenue.
Although located in the urban core, the property feels like a country estate. The expansive, sun drenched lawn and gardens secluded on the west side of Young Avenue provide not only beauty and tranquility but also a place for active living, featuring:
830 Young Avenue’s curb appeal raises expectations as to what will be found inside. The 6,653 square feet of living space does not disappoint.
The historic centre hall of the original house was maintained during the recent re-construction. Even though the spaces are large and the ceilings high, visitors are made to feel at home by the relaxed look and feel of the casual but elegant front hall, staircase and adjoining rooms.
Toward the back of the main floor the space expands into a west-facing open concept kitchen, dining room and family/great room area. The successful blending of historic and contemporary sensibilities that is the trademark of 830 Young Avenue is exemplified by this area.
The large, bright kitchen features a 15 foot ceiling complete with a row of south facing “clerestory” windows that let the morning sun stream in while ensuring complete privacy. The kitchen also includes an expanse of natural cherry cabinets, an outsized and highly functional centre island, granite countertops throughout and three strategically located sinks. It also features two dishwashers, two refrigerators and double wall ovens.
The whole of the west facing wall of the main floor was designed with floor-to-ceiling windows and patio doors -- twelve in total -- complete with operational transom windows that provide a secure 7/24 source of fresh air during the summer months.
The second floor has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a laundry room. The master bedroom suite is extraordinarily large, with a two-person Jacuzzi bath, double built in showers, exercise equipment area and a separate water closet with bidet. The master bedroom and bath suite overlooks the garden, lawn and pool area by way of three large double windows, each with its own electrically operated west-facing awning.
The third floor is a virtually self-contained living and recreation area with an additional set of back stairs to the main floor. It features a large common room with multiple skylights as well as three bright bedrooms and a large full bathroom.
830 Young Avenue also features:
There’s something about this property that makes it a favourite sight for passersby on the tree-lined south end boulevard between Halifax’s Inglis Street and its landmark Point Pleasant Park.
The home’s visual attractiveness begins with the traditional, historic style inherent in the “Maritime Vernacular Architecture” of the original structure designed in 1909 by a leading Nova Scotia architect of the period, Herbert Gates. But it really became eye candy for daily joggers, walkers, tour bus passengers and other gazers in 1998-99 when the property was completely re-imagined, re-designed and re-constructed by the current owners using the services of a contemporary but no less talented Nova Scotia architect, Paul Skerry.
The appeal of 830 Young Avenue goes well beyond the excellent fusion of historic and contemporary architectural design values.
Exterior
Never has the real estate adage “location, location, location” been more applicable. The huge, flat, park-like property (32,900 square feet with 100 feet of frontage on Young Avenue) is a beautifully landscaped oasis in the heart of the most sought after and conveniently situated residential area of Halifax.
All the good things city life offers -- downtown, schools, universities, libraries, public parks and gardens, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants -- are within 5 to 20 minute walks from 830 Young Avenue.
Although located in the urban core, the property feels like a country estate. The expansive, sun drenched lawn and gardens secluded on the west side of Young Avenue provide not only beauty and tranquility but also a place for active living, featuring:
- Large contoured west facing deck/outdoor room (adjoining the kitchen and family room areas) with three large retractable awnings to provide shade and protect against rain
- Full sized outdoor heated swimming pool located away from the house surrounded by its own extensive patio area and complete with an integrated multi-person hot tub
- Pool house/party room with kitchenette, in-floor hot water heating and full bath
- Professionally landscaped gardens designed by Halifax landscape architects Vollick McKee Petersmann & Associates and containing many mature flowering trees and plants
- Lots of open green space for soccer practice, Frisbee or whatever you like
- Rear secluded wooded area with flagstone pathway and lots of shrubbery
- Oversized, detached fully finished two car garage with in-floor hot water heating and separate remotely controlled doors
- In ground, computer controlled irrigation system
- Full perimeter fencing for privacy and security
- Circular driveway plus large level surface in rear for
basketball hoops, etc.
830 Young Avenue’s curb appeal raises expectations as to what will be found inside. The 6,653 square feet of living space does not disappoint.
The historic centre hall of the original house was maintained during the recent re-construction. Even though the spaces are large and the ceilings high, visitors are made to feel at home by the relaxed look and feel of the casual but elegant front hall, staircase and adjoining rooms.
Toward the back of the main floor the space expands into a west-facing open concept kitchen, dining room and family/great room area. The successful blending of historic and contemporary sensibilities that is the trademark of 830 Young Avenue is exemplified by this area.
The large, bright kitchen features a 15 foot ceiling complete with a row of south facing “clerestory” windows that let the morning sun stream in while ensuring complete privacy. The kitchen also includes an expanse of natural cherry cabinets, an outsized and highly functional centre island, granite countertops throughout and three strategically located sinks. It also features two dishwashers, two refrigerators and double wall ovens.
The whole of the west facing wall of the main floor was designed with floor-to-ceiling windows and patio doors -- twelve in total -- complete with operational transom windows that provide a secure 7/24 source of fresh air during the summer months.
The second floor has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a laundry room. The master bedroom suite is extraordinarily large, with a two-person Jacuzzi bath, double built in showers, exercise equipment area and a separate water closet with bidet. The master bedroom and bath suite overlooks the garden, lawn and pool area by way of three large double windows, each with its own electrically operated west-facing awning.
The third floor is a virtually self-contained living and recreation area with an additional set of back stairs to the main floor. It features a large common room with multiple skylights as well as three bright bedrooms and a large full bathroom.
830 Young Avenue also features:
- Hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout
- Excellent lighting system with a combination of fluorescent, halogen and incandescent fixtures and an especially generous use of recessed lighting
- Five fireplaces
- Flexible configuration of main floor rooms (office, dining, exercise, entertainment, studio, etc.)
- Custom fitted Hunter Douglas window treatments
- Abundant closet and storage areas on all floors and in large, dry, heated basement
- Completely new construction, systems and materials throughout, including:
- New windows, roofing and cedar siding everywhere
- All new heating, plumbing and electrical infrastructure – not one inch of old wiring, piping or tubing of any kind remains
- Custom designed twenty plus zone hot water heating system with a blend of in-floor, in-wall and conventional radiation
- Full air exchange system serving all floors that can
easily accomodate future air conditioning add-on units
- Ethernet and cable TV wiring everywhere with
approximately thirty outlets of each