Luxurious 12-acre Ontario farmhouse sees ASTOUNDING price drop

Feb 9 2025, 3:00 pm

It’s not often you come across a 12-acre property that’s only an hour and a bit outside of Toronto.

But that’s just one of the many things that makes 908 Vandorf Sideroad remarkable, according to realtor Carolyn Scime.

Located in the heart of Aurora, this property is an early Ontario farmhouse reproduction designed by architect Stephen J. McCasey.

“While it has the charm and character of an older home, it has been completely renovated with modern features and finishes,” said Scime.

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The breakfast nook and bar area/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

The four-bedroom, six-bathroom property truly has all the trappings of a luxury home.

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The great room/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

On the main floor, the showstopper is the great room with vaulted ceilings with natural wood beam trusses, a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone gas fireplace, oversized windows and solid Hemlock wood floors.

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The dining room/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

But while the great room takes centre stage, the kitchen, the dining room or the three-season adjoining Muskoka room are no slouches.

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The classic kitchen/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

The kitchen features a waterfall marble island, while the dining room has a fireplace for extra ambiance.

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A home office/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

There’s also a home office on the main floor.

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A bedroom/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

As for the bedrooms, they’re all generous in size and come with their own ensuite bathroom.

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The primary bedroom/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

The primary bedroom, of course, has a large walk-in closet, dressing room, and a spa-like ensuite bathroom.

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The view from the Juliette balcony/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

It also has a great view of the expansive property.

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The recreation room/home theatre/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

The basement is fully finished, with a gym and a large recreation room.

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An aerial shot of the surrounding acreages/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

As for outdoor space, there’s plenty of it. Six acres of it are just cedar bushes.

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Views from the back deck/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

The backyard also has a huge patio and deck, as well as a hot tub.

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A bedroom/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

And the best news (if you happen to be in the market for a modern luxury farmhouse) is that it’s just dropped its listing price.

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The primary ensuite bathroom/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

Initially, 908 Vandorf Sideroad was listed for $6,950,000 in 2024, and after being re-listed two more times at significant price drops, it’s now been re-listed for $5,495,000.

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The Muskoka room/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

That’s almost a $1.5 million price adjustment.

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The gym/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

However, Scime points out that this has more to do with the state of the market than the house itself.

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A view from the great room/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

“Between September 2023 until January 1, 2025, there were only eight homes in all of Aurora that sold for over $4 million,” she told blogTO.

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The manicured lawns/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

According to Strata data, the most expensive house to sell in recent years sold for $4.2 million. It’s also worth mentioning that the house took 333 days to finally sell.

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The back of the house/Mitchell Hubble for Modern Movement Creative

But with the market set to rebound in 2025, it’s just a matter of time before this beauty gets snapped up by a lucky buyer.

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