086050 7 Side Road, Meaford

Country home, perfectly situated on a picturesque 1 acre lot with uninterrupted views of Georgian Bay over rolling fields and tree lines. This thoughtfully designed 4 bed, 3 bath residence offers the ideal blend of privacy and convenience just 8 mins to Downtown Meaford and 15 mins to Thornbury, and close to the area's ski and golf clubs.Step inside to a bright, airy interior filled with natural light, where large windows frame breathtaking vistas in every direction. Tray ceilings elevate the living and dining areas, while a cozy propane fireplace with built-in storage invites you to relax. The custom South Gate kitchen is a chefs delight, featuring white quartz countertops, a central island, and thoughtful touches like pullout drawers, spice and knife storage, wooden lazy Susans, and custom cabinetry including a matching vent hood and fridge panels.Enjoy sweeping Georgian Bay views from the kitchen and living room, or retreat to the expansive primary suite, complete with a barn door, luxurious 3pc ensuite featuring heated marble floors, a Victoria & Albert volcanic stone tub, and elegant finishes.The home features hickory wide plank engineered hardwood on the main level, solid wood doors, and accessible 36 doorways throughout. The finished walk-out lower level offers luxury vinyl tile flooring (cork-backed), a rec room with wood stove, huge storage area with built-in shelving, bedroom and flex/bonus room.Outside has flagstone patios, beautiful perennial gardens, and mature trees. One of the standout features of this home is its impressive energy efficiency. Thanks to heat pumps and radiant in-floor heating throughout the entire lower level and mudroom, the cost to heat the home is surprisingly low.The double car garage includes direct access through the mudroom, plywood walls for durability, and workbenches.Surrounded by natural beauty, the property features organic fields and an apple orchard to the east and a scenic valley with Minnie Hill Creek to the west.