Property Description
16 Driftwood Drive is an absolutely gorgeous three-bedroom bungalow on a large 50 ft corner lot in an award-winning adult community! The Village by the Arboretum is a secure, friendly community with forty-two thousand square feet of luxurious amenities such as an indoor pool, tennis courts, putting greens, hot tub, sauna, billiards, and 90+ activities in the community. You will never run out of activities to do!
Upon entering, you’ll immediately notice the entire home has been renovated from top to bottom with high-end finishes, superior design & extreme attention to detail.
The beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen features custom white solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, marble backsplash & high-end stainless steel appliances, including a double wall built-in oven, an induction stovetop with a pot filler, an extra-large fridge & Bausch dishwasher. The enormous centre island offers trendy two-toned cabinetry, a deep sink with a touch-free faucet & ample bar seating for casual dining or entertaining. Garden doors off the kitchen leading to the back deck provide a great indoor/outdoor flow.
The kitchen is open to the remarkable living/dining room boasting solid scraped Brazilian Acacia hardwood floors, elegant panel moulding, crown moulding & a gas fireplace with an impressive stack stone look & solid wood mantel. There is a large bay window with bench seating and storage, making a great reading nook! The spectacular open concept living room/kitchen area will most certainly become the hub where you spend quality time with your family & friends.
There is also a charming front den featuring stunning custom built-ins, an elegant electric fireplace & a beautiful bay window allowing plenty of natural light into the room.
The stunning master retreat offers lovely crown moulding, panel moulding, beautiful feature windows & a walk-in closet with a tasteful chandelier. Luxurious ensuite featuring a custom double sink vanity with quartz counters, heated floors with a custom tile design & a double glass shower with bench seating & beautiful tile work.
There is another good-sized main floor bedroom with a large window & ample closet space. It is located on the opposite wing of the house providing ample privacy for guests. There is a completely renovated bathroom with a massive vantity with granite counters, heated floors, a custom tile trim & a shower/tub. A laundry room completes this level.
Additional living space in the professionally finished basement featuring an enormous recreation room with multiple large windows allowing the area to be bright & inviting.
There is a huge third bedroom with a cedar closet & a lovely 3 piece bathroom featuring panel moulding with a tile border & a double shower. There is also an office & a workshop/craft room.
There is a back deck with a built-in BBQ area & privacy walls on both sides, creating a beautiful oasis. The perfect place to relax with family or BBQ with guests! The backyard offers multiple beautiful mature trees creating complete privacy in the Summer. There are low maintenance perennial gardens & an irrigation system allowing you to spend your time enjoying your backyard rather than maintaining it!
There was a new A/C unit installed in 2022 & a new roof in 2017.
Play a game of tennis, golf or shuffleboard. Enjoy a stroll by the ponds & landscaped waterfalls. Join a water aerobics class! Watch a movie in the 650 seat auditorium or sit down for dinner with friends! There is no better place than this warm, inviting environment for someone 55+ to retire to in all of Guelph. Conveniently situated minutes from Stone Road Mall, LCBO, grocery stores, banks, restaurants and much more.
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About The Neighbourhood
The Lifestyle
Outdoorsy
Peaceful
This neighbourhood is an active retirement community that is both peaceful and filled with opportunities for activity. Residents here enjoy being part of a close-knit community in a neighbourhood that’s supported by many amenities including a fitness centre, 600-seat auditorium, activity rooms, and more. Residents can keep fit by traversing the many trails available and visiting the abundant greenspaces throughout the neighbourhood.