When visitors first discover Stratford, they always seem to keep coming back time and time again.  Now, more and more visitors are desirous to live here!  If you are a buyer seeking a wonderful in-town home, then 164 Ballantyne Ave. will make the temptation to move to our wonderful vibrant city even more irresistible! 

Ballantyne Avenue is considered one of the most desirable streets to call home, and for good reason.

The curb appeal of homes on Ballantyne Avenue is enhanced by the mature trees dotting the wide-paved street and the beauty of the neighbouring homes.  It’s located in the heart of the theatre district…. five doors down from the Festival Theatre and a five-minute walk to the new Tom Patterson Theatre.  Upper Queen’s Park, Lake Victoria, the tennis club, up-town shopping, restaurants, quaint cafés, and a host of other amenities are minutes away.

This home was custom-built by the current owners in 1967 and lovingly cared for.  It offers an interior that evokes the impression of understated elegance with a casual feel that makes you feel right at home. This home offers great curb appeal with mature trees, boxed hedging, interlocked driveway, walkways, and front patio area. The beautiful gardens can be enjoyed from numerous patio and seating areas dotting the backyard. 

The upper balcony is accessed from the large patio doors in the dining room.  It is one of many fabulous design features of this home.  The balcony provides an amazing view of Lake Victoria; hence, you enjoy front row seats to the daily swan dance and variety of waterfowl parading the walking paths surrounding the lake.  At night, it’s the fireflies that will draw your attention as they light up the backyard. Stargazing is a favourite pastime too! 

Of course, the “Theatre Season” offers spectacular live theatre productions, but there is so much more to do in Stratford.  Tennis, golf, kayaking, cycling, jogging, picnics in the park, and photography is yours for the taking.  Winter includes skating on the river, tobogganing, curling and snow sledding and Nordic skiing can be enjoyed depending on your interest or mood!

MAIN LEVEL

Main Foyer:

• Ceramic floor
• Hallway to access two-piece updated powder room
• Separate entrance to garage

Kitchen:

• Updated with granite counter surfaces and backsplash
• Double stainless sinks with large window and California shutters
• Ceramic floor
• Open concept design overlooking dining room and Lake Victoria
• Pot-lighting and new main light fixture
• Built-in appliances including Frigidaire oven, Maytag dishwasher and 4-burner electric cooktop.  Amana refrigerator.

Living Room:

• Sculptured ceiling
• Large picture window overlooking balcony and Lake Victoria
• Hardwood floor
• Silhouette vertical blinds
• Open concept
• Dining Room:
• Sculptured ceiling
• Hardwood floor
• Large patio doors to balcony
• Overlooks Lake Victoria
• Silhouette vertical blinds

Den:

• Built-in cabinetry and entertainment center
• Hardwood floor
• Custom crown moulding
• Pot-lighting
• Large picture window with double casement windows and California shutters
• Overlooks front gardens and patio area

UPPER LEVEL

Bedroom #1

• Broadloom
• Custom built-in cabinetry and work surface/desk
• Triple panel casement windows with California shutters
• Pot-lighting
• Ceiling fan with light
• Double sconce bedside lighting
• 4-panel glass door entry to large closet area

Bedroom #2

• Broadloom
• Large walk-in closet
• Ceiling fan with light
• Triple panel casement windows with California shutters

Bedroom #3

• Laminate floor
• Custom built-in cabinetry and work surface/desk
• Single closet
• Ceiling fan with light
• Pot-lighting
• Main Bathroom:
• Newly renovated including large free-standing soak tub
• Custom vanity with new light fixture
• Separate shower stall
• Built-in speaker
• Ceramic floor
• Large window with California shutters

LOWER LEVEL

Family Room:

• Large open concept family/recreation room
• Gas fireplace with stone surround and threshold
• Above-grade picture window with California shutters
• New glass French entry door to outdoor patio area
• Broadloom

Utility Room:

• Separate utility room with Maytag top-load washer and Admiral dryer
• Stainless steel sink with vanity
• Upper and lower built-in cabinets
• Built-in storage shelving

Single Garage:

• Backyard entry man door
• Front porch entry man door
• Overhead garage door with electric garage door opener
• Insulated and finished walls and ceiling

Services:

• High-efficiency gas furnace replaced in 2014
• Central air conditioning
• Fusion water softener system
• Hot water heater (owned)

Inclusions:

• All built-in kitchen appliances including, Frigidaire oven, Maytag dishwasher and 4-burner electric cooktop.  Amana refrigerator.
• All window coverings including California shutters
• All electrical light fixtures and ceiling fans
• Maytag top-load washing machine and Admiral dryer
• Gas fireplace
• Fusion water softening system
• High-efficiency furnace (Feb. 2014)
• Electric garage door opener & remote
• Exclusions:
• Mirror in main bathroom