4688 5th Side Road, Essa, ON L0L 1L0
Essa, ON, L0L 1L0 · Thornton
About this property
Welcome to this extraordinary custom-built Mediterranean-inspired bungalow, built in 2017, where timeless architecture and exceptional craftsmanship meet resort-style living. Offering 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and a heated 5-bay garage, this remarkable estate is surrounded by environmentally protected farmland, providing outstanding privacy and picturesque views. Inside, brushed American walnut hardwood, Sonos whole-home audio, Hunter Douglas Wi-Fi blinds, an intercom, security system, and climate-controlled spaces showcase the home's premium quality. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, two oversized islands with sinks, a six-burner gas cooktop, double wall ovens, steamer, and built-in microwave. The luxurious primary suite includes a spa-inspired ensuite with an oversized shower, freestanding soaker tub, dual vanities, bidet, custom dressing room, and integrated laundry. The finished lower level offers 8-foot ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in-floor heating, a safe room, abundant storage, and rough-ins for a future kitchen or wet bar. A private office with its own entrance is ideal for a home business, guest suite, or multigenerational living. Completed in late 2020, the resort-inspired backyard features a 20' x 40' automated saltwater pool, an impressive 600 sq. ft. pool house with lounge and 3-piece bath, custom fire pit, covered outdoor living spaces, irrigation system, heated workshop, climate-controlled storage building, additional outbuildings, and a paved driveway throughout. An on-site fuel tank adds exceptional convenience for business owners with work trucks and equipment. Ideally located just 15 minutes to Highway 400 and Tanger Outlets, 20 minutes to Barrie, and approximately 45 minutes to Pearson Airport, this one-of-a-kind estate offers luxury, privacy, and exceptional lifestyle and business potential.
Features & Amenities
- Basement: Finished, Full
- Garage: Attached
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Heat Source: Propane
- Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
- Sewer: Septic
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential Freehold |
|---|---|
| Property Sub-Type | Detached |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 9 |
| Lot Size | 3 Feet |
| Basement | Finished, Full |
| Garage | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 30 |
| Heat Type | Forced Air |
| Heat Source | Propane |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Annual Tax | $11,047 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Built-In Oven, Countertop Range, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Separate Heating Controls, Storage, Sump Pump, Upgraded Insulation, Water Heater Owned
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Wood
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Landscape Lighting, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System, Patio, Privacy, Year Round Living, Built-In-BBQ, Lighting
- Other Structures
- Barn, Workshop, Storage, Shed, Additional Garage(s), Other
- Pool Features
- Inground, Salt
Building & Construction
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Construction Materials
- Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation Details
- Insulated Concrete Form
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement
- Finished, Full
- Approximate Age
- 6-15
Heating & Cooling
- Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Heat Source
- Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking & Garage
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- Yes
- Parking Spaces
- 30
- Parking Total
- 35.00
- Parking Features
- Private Double, Circular Drive
- Covered Spaces
- 5
Lot & Land
- Lot Size Area
- 3.00
- Lot Size Units
- Feet
- Lot Depth
- 462.13
- Lot Width
- 283.21
Financial & Tax
- Tax Annual Amount
- $11,047
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Assessed Value
- $1,352,000
- Possession Type
- Flexible
- Possession Details
- TBD
Utilities & Services
- Sewer
- Septic
- Water Source
- Drilled Well, Dug Well, Reverse Osmosis
Room Details
- Rooms Above Grade
- 16
- Rooms Below Grade
- 9
- Kitchens Above Grade
- 1
- Kitchens Total
- 1
- Bedrooms Above Grade
- 3
- Bedrooms Below Grade
- 2
Additional Details
- Occupant Type
- Owner
- Direction Faces
- North
- County Or Parish
- Simcoe
- Cross Street
- Between 10th Line and 11th Line- 5th Side Rd
- Directions
- County Rd 27 to 5th Side Rd
- Special Designation
- Unknown
- Showing Requirements
- Showing System, List Salesperson
Location
4688 5th Side Road, Essa, ON L0L 1L0, Essa, ON, L0L 1L0