LOOKING FOR A WATERFRONT HOME IN THE CITY? This is it ! Enjoy the best of home and cottage all in one. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow is a one-of-a-kind home, finished top-to-bottom, with breathtaking views from both levels over the Otonabee River. This huge 95x120 mature treed lot offers exceptional privacy and natural beauty. Enjoy the fully fenced heated in ground pool well into the fall. Kayak or paddleboard from the dock up the river to the parkette at Scotts Mills lock, or sit riverside and watch the sunsets. Main floor offers a country kitchen with stainless appliances, an upper level family room with wood stove and breathtaking riverside views. Separate living room with maple hardwood flooring. Two good sized bedrooms and an updated main bath complete this main level. Downstairs at ground level, you'll find a fabulous 4-season sunroom with gas fireplace and heated floors overlooking the river, as well as the third bedroom/ granny suite with gas fireplace / coffee bar with a walkout to terraced gardens and lighted patios. A den/office with pocket door, 3pc bath, laundry area and utility room complete this area. Gorgeous perennial gardens with irrigation system and mature trees make this a private oasis in the city. The walkway to the front entrance is heated. At the back of the double car garage is a large storage room; the backyard features a huge landscaping shedas well as pool shed. Large double driveway with room for 4 vehicles. This property offers direct access to 60 km of lock-free boating to Lock 18 in Hastings. With a gently sloping lot leading to the riverfront and private dock. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating right from your backyard.
Address
256 Sherin Avenue
List Price
$999,999
MLS® Status
New
Expiration Date
2025-10-31
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
Bungalow
Transaction Type
For Sale
Area
Peterborough South
Sub-Area
5 East
Region
Peterborough
Bedrooms
2 + 1
Bedrooms (Total)
3
Rooms Above Grade
6
Rooms Below Grade
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
1100 - 1500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
Survey
Lot Depth
119.87
Lot Shape
Rectangular
Lot Irregularities
As Per Geo Warehouse See Survey
Lot Size Range (Acres)
< .50
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
95.42
Parcel Number
284820026
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
River Rd S, Bensfort Rd
Approx. Age
51 - 99 Years
MLS® Number
X12312338
Listing Brokerage
ROYAL LEPAGE FRANK REAL ESTATE
Basement Area
Full, Finished with Walk-Out
Postal Code
K9J 1B6
Posession Details
30 Days/Flex
Parking
Private Double
Parking Places (Total)
6
Parking Spaces
4
Tax Amount
$7,377.31
Tax Year
2025
Accessibility Features
Bath Grab Bars
Exterior Features
Fishing, Landscape Lighting, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System, Patio, Year Round Living
Interior Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, In-Law Capability, Water Heater Owned
Property Features
Fenced Yard, Park, Public Transit, Wooded/Treed, Waterfront
Cable
Yes
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
Yes
Hydro
Yes
Elevator
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Conservation Regulations
Board Or Association
Central Lakes Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Gas
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
Central Air
Construction Materials
Brick
Direction Faces
North
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Family Room, Natural Gas, Rec Room, Wood, Other
Foundation Details
Block
Garage
Yes
Garage Type
Detached
Covered Spaces
2
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Other Structures
Fence - Full, Garden Shed, Shed, Storage
Pool Features
Inground
Roof
Fibreglass Shingle
Tax Legal Description
Plan 23S Lot 56 Pt Lot 55, Pt lot 57, Peterborough LT 56 BLK E PL 23S OTONABEE; PT LT 55 BLK E PL 23S OTONABEE ; PT LT 57 BLK E PL 23S OTONABEE AS IN R312499 ; PETERBOROUGH CITY
Security Features
Security System
Topography
Level, Sloping, Waterway, Wooded/Treed
View Type
Panoramic, River, Trees/Woods, Water
Water View
Direct
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Not Applicable
Waterfront Features
River Front, Trent System
Water Frontage (Feet)
29.40
Water Body Name
Otonabee River
Water Body Type
River
Shoreline
Clean, Mixed
Shoreline Allowance
Not Owned
Access To Property
Paved Road
Alternative Power
None
Sewer
Sewer
Open Houses
- August 03, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM