With so many new communities popping up, it's easy for a community such as Sanford to get lost in the shuffle.
Whereas Oak Bluff West is tucked away between Highway 2 and the Perimeter Highway, Sanford is another seven to eight minutes down Highway 3, which merges into Highways 334/247, the route off which Sanford can be found.
It's a quiet community with striking homes situated on country-sized lots. If you're looking for peace and quiet -- and room to spread out -- this is the place for you.
Not surprisingly, Sanford residents love being far-enough removed from the city to enjoy an authentic country lifestyle, yet close enough to access the city without having to endure an onerous commute. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to the city's outskirts and less than 20 minutes to get to Kenaston Boulevard and all its amenities and services.
A striking 3,657-square-foot bungalow with brick exterior on a riverfront lot measuring 1.5 acres is up for sale in Sanford.
"I've priced the home at $469,900, a price that I believe offers excellent value," said Royal LePage's Glen McAngus.
"The home is only 21 years old, was built on piles. If you built the same home today, you'd find it would cost $650,000 to $700,000 to duplicate the home. Who knows what the lot would cost?"
The home is in immaculate condition. The owners have taken great care of it.
The first thing that hits you is the brightness of the home
"Every room has been outfitted with huge windows. Take the living room, for example. It features an absolutely huge bay window that lets in tons of light and gives you a nice view of the backyard with all its space and mature trees," he said.
"Add in a gas fireplace and like-new parquet hardwood floors and the living room is a great way to enter into the home."
Adjacent to the living room is the heart of the home, which features a large dining area, renovated peninsula kitchen and a four-season sunroom.
"The kitchen is wide open and huge at 17 feet by 17 feet, thanks to the fact the outgoing owners took out a wall that separated the front door from the kitchen. Taking out the wall... allowed more natural light to come in through the front door. They also put a big, new window over the sink to bring in more light," McAngus said.
With all the room to move, a two-tiered butcher block island that's perfect for cooking preparation, a wealth of medium-stained oak cabinets and tons of counter space (black/taupe granite) and the peninsula add function as an eating nook or spot to put out freshly baked cakes or cookies... it's a chef's delight.
The area extends out into the sunroom.
"It's a huge space that wasn't nearly as big as it is now before the outgoing owners got here. They added to it by taking out a dividing wall to expand it to twice it size," he said.
"Now, you've got a big, gorgeous and bright room (with seven windows plus deck door) that leads to a huge, private deck out back that comes complete with a hot tub. The view is amazing at any time of the year, with the trees and wildlife. There's a fire pit out back, as well."
The home has five bedrooms on the main level (the lower level remains undeveloped). There is a secluded bedroom wing with three good-sized bedrooms that come with double closets and large windows.
It's an area ideal for teens, said McAngus.
"The kids can basically have their own private area. It comes with a four-piece bathroom, and the third bedroom, depending on how many kids there area, could be used as a media room or computer room," he said.
"There's also an oversized two-car garage that's a legal granny, or in-law suite. It has a kitchen, three-piece bath, living room and a bedroom."
The master suite comes with a big walk-in closet and an ensuite with a jetted soaker tub, terra cotta tile floor, and five-foot shower.
With its low-maintenance brick exterior, ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling unit, a 24-foot by 24-foot insulated workshop and countrified, yet convenient location, 113 Blythefield is a home ideal for a family looking to raise their children in a safe community.
"Sanford is a great place to raise a family with schools close by, great outdoor activities year-round, good amenities in town and proximity to the city," said McAngus. "This home will be a great find for the right family."
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DETAILS
LOCATION: 113 Blythefield Road, Sanford
YEAR BUILT: 1992
STYLE: Bungalow
SIZE: 3,657 sq. ft.
LOT SIZE: 1.5 acres (riverfront)
BEDROOMS: 5
BATHROOMS: 3.5
TAXES: $5,379.70 (Gross 2011)
PRICE: $469,900
CONTACT: Glen McAngus, Royal LePage Top Producers @ (204) 989-6900
