House of the Week: $4.8 million for a humongous Whitby estate with a turret and a 15-foot-tall waterfall
This 6,500-square-foot property also comes with a butler’s pantry, a wine cellar, a wine-tasting area and a painting studio
Neighbourhood: Central Whitby
Price: $4,800,000
Size: 6,500 square feet
Bedrooms: 4+4
Bathrooms: 5
Agent: Kelsey Schoenrock, Chestnut Park Real Estate
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The place
A stately country house in Whitby sitting on a staggering 13 acres of forested land. Located off Anderson Street, it’s a short drive to Whitby’s downtown strip but far enough from city life to feel like an escape.
The history
The current owners, Bob and Judy, were living nearby and raising their three kids when they came across this property in 1991. Bob was eager for a slice of cottage life, and Judy wanted to