68 Palomino Drive, Carlisle: $1,250,000

Property Description:

Welcome to this luxurious custom French Country bungalow located in desirable Palomino Ranch Estates and backing onto a private ravine setting with mature maple and oak trees. This fabulous executive home, built by ‘Charleston Homes’, is situated on a premium pie-shaped cul-de-sac property with breathtaking views.

Beautifully designed and decorated boasting 3465 square feet of finished living space—the pride of ownership is evident the moment you step into the grand foyer. The open concept 2705 square foot main level features nine-foot ceilings; a gourmet eat-in kitchen with island and breakfast bar, granite counters, a pantry, and Barzotti cabinetry. The raised great room has a gas fireplace, gorgeous tray ceiling with crown moldings, and built-in cabinets. The den with wet bar and gas fireplace can also be used as a separate dining room. Continue past the powder room into a large laundry room with a second entrance and access to the over-sized three-car garage. The master suite has a gas fireplace, large walk-in closet, and a five-piece ensuite with enclosed toilet area. There are two more generous-sized bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom. An open maple staircase with wrought iron spindles leads to the lower level with computer nook, three-piece bathroom, huge executive office, and a family room with raised ceiling and a fourth gas fireplace. There is also plenty of storage and opportunity space with a separate staircase to the garage.

The entire property is professionally landscaped with a sprinkler system and a two-tiered cedar deck with a sunken hot tub and barbeque area that is perfect for entertaining. Beautiful architectural design and upgraded building features throughout this stunning showpiece home must be seen!

Property Features:

  • Spectacular pie-shaped cul-de-sac lot in phase 3 of the  desirable ‘Palomino Ranch’ sub-division in Carlisle.
  • Beautiful French Country manor bungalow designed and built in 2002-03 to the current owner’s  specifications, by prestigious ‘Charleston Homes’.
  • Exceptional quality construction – brick, stone and  stucco exterior with custom timber accents, and tasteful  ‘soldier coursing’ above some exterior windows and  doors.
  • 25 year ‘C.R.C. Quantum’ asphalt shingles, with  copper roof (bump-out) on 2nd guest bedroom.
  • Over-sized three-car garage with separate staircase  access to the basement from inside the garage.
  • Professionally landcaped and meticulously maintained  lawns, gardens and walkways with in-ground sprinklers  located throughout the property.
  • Large, lighted two-level cedar deck with sunken hot  tub and barbeque area, accessible from the kitchen.
  • Asphalt driveway with inter-lock stone accents,  inter-lock pathways and courtyards.
  • Open concept interior floor plan design with nine-foot  ceilng heights (14 feet in some areas).
  • 2705 square feet of living space on the ground level  and an additional 760 square feet of fully finished space  below.
  • Grand foyer with open staircase to the lower level. Easy  access to the den (with wet bar), raised great room and  huge gourmet kitchen with dining area.
  • Stunning Barzotti ‘Eurostyle’ cabinets in the kitchen,  including a two-level island with elevated eating bar  and sink. Cabinets feature raised panel doors, and  attractive crown moldings and trim elements.
  • Solid stained maple stair treads and railings with  wrought iron spindles.
  • Three large bedrooms on the main level, including a  spacious master suite with a large walk-in closet,  five-piece ensuite bathroom and separately enclosed  toilet area.
  • Four-piece bathroom adjoining the two guest bedrooms.
  • Two-piece powder room and spacious mud/laundry  room located off of the foyer.Lower level features a family/television room with  surround sound speakers, three-piece bathroom, a  computer nook, and a large executive office.
  • Double French doors with brass and beveled glass  inserts accessing the study and family/television room.  Single French door to the pantry from the kitchen.
  • Plenty of unfinished basement space to accommodate  future additional rooms. Opportunity for in-law setup  using separate staircase to garage.
  • Forced air, natural gas furnace with ‘Van-EE’ heat  recovery and ventilation system (HRV), and central  vacuum with kitchen sweep.
  • Monitored security system.
  • Four ‘Majestic’ DVT 36 inch gas fireplaces with  custom designed surrounds and mantles.
  • High quality ‘Kohler Wellworth Lite’ low consumption  toilets, and Kohler fixtures and faucets throughout
  • Premium granite counter tops in the kitchen and den.
  • 3 inch colonial combo window and door casings, and  5 1/4 inch colonial baseboard throughout.
  • ‘Schlage Plymouth Brite’ brass lever style door handles.
  • Double drop ‘tray ceiling’ in the great room, accented  with crown moldings and built-in cabinetry.
  • Large crown moldings and custom front door  surround in foyer and hallway.
  • Pre-finished cherry flooring in the main level hallways,  foyer, powder room and great room.
  • Upgraded ceramic tile in the mud/laundry room,  kitchen, guest bathroom, ensuite, and lower level  bathroom.
  • 40 ounce ‘Belvedere’ berber carpeting in all other  finished areas on both levels.
  • Quality lighting fixtures throughout, including more  than 80 interior and 20 exterior pot lights.
  • Tasteful neutral colour scheme – much of the wall  areas and woodwork has just recently been re-painted.

Rooms:

Main Level

  • Foyer
  • Kitchen: 12.42 ft x 17.25 ft
  • Dinette: 10.50 ft x 15.00 ft
  • Great Room:  15.00 ft x 19.50 ft
  • Den/Dining Room: 13.00 ft x 15.00 ft
  • Bathroom: 2-Piece
  • Laundry
  • Master Bedroom: 14.00 ft x 19.75 ft
  • Bathroom: 5-Piece Ensuite
  • Bedroom: 11.67 ft x 13.75 ft
  • Bedroom: 12.50 ft x 13.67 ft
  • Bathroom: 4-Piece

Lower Level

  • Family Room: 14.83 ft x 20.25 ft
  • Executive Office: 13.00 ft x 14.00 ft
  • Bathroom: 3-Piece
  • Plenty of Storage & Opportunity!