74 Howard Avenue Oakville, Ontario L6J 3Y5
$5,500,000
This English Country Garden home, framed by a storybook white picket fence, sits on a truly exceptional 100' x 168' lot in Orchard Beach, south of Lakeshore Rd in Old Oakville. Quiet and serene Howard Avenue, just two blocks long, is one of only a handful of streets in Oakville offering unobstructed views of Lake Ontario. Further 74 Howard Avenue enjoys coveted southwest exposure, bathing the home in golden-hour light. Cherished by the same owners for 30 years, this residence has been a wonderful home and location to raise their family. The gardens are simply stunning, with perennial plants, too numerous to mention. The home offers 4+1 bedrooms and features two thoughtfully integrated additions. The first includes a spacious kitchen, office, and principal suite with a gas fireplace. The second is a vaulted, light-filled family room with an additional gas fireplace. This is a wonderful home for dinner parties with a formal dining room and an architecturally charming living room featuring an original well enjoyed wood-burning fireplace. A detached, oversized double garage/coach house with loft has most recently been used as an office. The property offers exceptional flexibility: enjoy as-is, renovate, or redevelop. RL3-0 zoning allows premium lot coverage, with permits in place and transferable to sever and build two homes. Severance approval is based on a conceptual design by John Willmott, Architect, envisioning up to a 3,331 sq ft, 4+1-bedroom residence with a two-car garage. Morning walks deliver breathtaking sunrises by the lake, while the SW exposure provides long, light-filled evenings ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The tree-lined perimeter offers rare privacy. Just a short stroll to downtown Oakville, boutique shopping, fine dining, top-rated schools, and major highways. Premium land offerings in Old Oakville are rare-secure your legacy in one of the GTA's most prestigious settings. Luxury Certified. (id:59126)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | W12812048 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | 1013 - OO Old Oakville |
| Amenities Near By | Park, Schools |
| Community Features | Community Centre |
| Equipment Type | Water Heater |
| Features | Cul-de-sac, Flat Site, Sump Pump |
| Parking Space Total | 6 |
| Rental Equipment Type | Water Heater |
| Structure | Patio(s), Shed |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 4 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 4 |
| Bedrooms Below Ground | 1 |
| Bedrooms Total | 5 |
| Age | 51 To 99 Years |
| Amenities | Fireplace(s) |
| Appliances | Central Vacuum, Water Meter, Blinds, Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Refrigerator |
| Basement Development | Finished |
| Basement Features | Walk Out |
| Basement Type | N/a (finished), Full |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Cooling Type | Central Air Conditioning |
| Exterior Finish | Brick, Stucco |
| Fire Protection | Alarm System |
| Fireplace Present | Yes |
| Fireplace Total | 4 |
| Foundation Type | Block, Poured Concrete |
| Half Bath Total | 1 |
| Heating Fuel | Electric, Natural Gas |
| Heating Type | Baseboard Heaters, Forced Air, Not Known |
| Stories Total | 2 |
| Size Interior | 3,000 - 3,500 Ft2 |
| Type | House |
| Utility Water | Municipal Water, Community Water System |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Level | Recreational, Games Room | 5.89 m | 4.62 m | 5.89 m x 4.62 m |
| Lower Level | Laundry Room | 4.19 m | 2.92 m | 4.19 m x 2.92 m |
| Lower Level | Bedroom | 5.21 m | 4.19 m | 5.21 m x 4.19 m |
| Lower Level | Bathroom | 2.67 m | 2.44 m | 2.67 m x 2.44 m |
| Lower Level | Other | 3.71 m | 2.29 m | 3.71 m x 2.29 m |
| Lower Level | Other | 5.03 m | 3.91 m | 5.03 m x 3.91 m |
| Lower Level | Utility Room | 3.94 m | 3.3 m | 3.94 m x 3.3 m |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5.26 m | 2.51 m | 5.26 m x 2.51 m |
| Main Level | Bathroom | 2.13 m | 1.22 m | 2.13 m x 1.22 m |
| Main Level | Living Room | 6.12 m | 4.72 m | 6.12 m x 4.72 m |
| Main Level | Family Room | 5.33 m | 4.95 m | 5.33 m x 4.95 m |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 4.27 m | 4.06 m | 4.27 m x 4.06 m |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 4.57 m | 4.37 m | 4.57 m x 4.37 m |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 4.52 m | 2.64 m | 4.52 m x 2.64 m |
| Main Level | Den | 3.73 m | 3.07 m | 3.73 m x 3.07 m |
| Upper Level | Bedroom | 4.37 m | 3.45 m | 4.37 m x 3.45 m |
| Upper Level | Bedroom | 4.7 m | 3.89 m | 4.7 m x 3.89 m |
| Upper Level | Bedroom | 3.61 m | 2.72 m | 3.61 m x 2.72 m |
| Upper Level | Bathroom | 2.57 m | 2.24 m | 2.57 m x 2.24 m |
| Upper Level | Primary Bedroom | 8 m | 4.52 m | 8 m x 4.52 m |
| Upper Level | Bathroom | 3.15 m | 2.95 m | 3.15 m x 2.95 m |
Land
| Acreage | No |
| Fence Type | Fenced Yard |
| Land Amenities | Park, Schools |
| Landscape Features | Lawn Sprinkler |
| Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| Size Depth | 168 Ft |
| Size Frontage | 100 Ft |
| Size Irregular | 100 X 168 Ft |
| Size Total Text | 100 X 168 Ft|under 1/2 Acre |
| Surface Water | Lake/pond |
| Zoning Description | Rl3-0 |
Parking
| Detached Garage | |
| Garage |
Utilities
| Cable | Available |
| Electricity | Installed |
| Sewer | Installed |
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April 22 2026 08:25:54
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