Discover the perfect blend of country serenity and city convenience at 5044 Whitelaw Rd. This charming 3+3 bedroom custom-built Deterco brick bungalow rests on 1.26 acres, with a long, tree-lined driveway guiding you to a warm, welcoming home perfect for large or multi-generational families.

Step through the double front doors into a grand foyer with soaring ceilings, elegant lighting, and a double closet keeping your entry organised. The heart of the home is the expansive eat-in kitchen—featuring newer stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, breakfast bar seating, and seamless flow into a bright dining area with vaulted ceilings and wall-to-wall windows offering peaceful countryside views. The living room exudes warmth with hardwood floors, a wood beam accent, and natural light streaming through oversized windows.

The primary suite offers hardwood floors, multiple windows, and a private 4-piece ensuite. Two additional main-floor bedrooms share a 4-piece bath, while main-floor laundry and a powder room add everyday convenience.

The finished basement (2017) expands your living space with three more bedrooms, a modern 4-piece bath, a versatile recreation room and a sauna for ultimate relaxation—complete with a separate entrance, making it ideal for multi-generational living or the potential to be converted into an income suite.

Outdoors, enjoy a fenced 2021 above-ground 24 ft pool surrounded by expansive decking overlooking the beautiful open fields. There is an additional 10 x 16 ft deck for bbqing or outdoor dining, and a (2020) concrete exposed stone patio and surrounding walkway.

This property offers ample parking, including an extra-deep 21 x 24 ft garage with a separate entrance to the basement, as well as an owned 18 x 160 ft laneway. Parking in front of the shed is rented for $355/month for additional income.

Upgrades include a new rangehood (2025), flooring in kitchen, living & dining refinished (2025), dining & foyer chandelier (2025), septic cleaned (2024), kitchen sink & faucet (2023), kitchen lighting (2022), water softener (2022), upgraded water filteration (2022), dishwasher (2021), front door, sliding door, master window, office window (2020), A/C (2019), rest of appliances (2017), additional electrical panel (2017), roof redone (2016). This home also offers a VanEE air exchanger & a fully covered well, protected against the elements. 

Located less than 5 minutes from West End amenities—Costco, West End Rec Centre, restaurants, and shops—10 minutes to downtown Guelph, only 15 minutes to Cambridge and quick 401 access. The perfect blend of country living while being surrounded by all the amenities you could possibly need.w