240 Spencer Avenue Essa, ON L0L 2N0

Updated home in sought after Thornton. Large pie-shaped lot is 55' at the front, opening to 141' at the rear and 229' at its deepest. This quiet family-friendly neighbourhood is the perfect mix of country and convenience. Only minutes to Hwy 400, Costco, groceries and all the amenities Barrie has to offer. Main floor living/dining room with hardwood floors, galley kitchen featuring gas stove and plenty of workspace. A bonus family room with inside entry from the garage, french doors lead to the timber frame covered porch overlooking the pool. A wet bar is just inside for easy summer entertaining or a few drinks while you soak away your stress in your private, enclosed room with a Jacuzzi hot tub, which is also timber framed. Upper level features an updated bathroom with separate soaker tub, glass shower & marble top vanity. The Principal Bedroom is huge (2 bedrooms merged into one large suite) with plenty of closet space. The second bedroom is a generous size that can be used as an office or den as well. Lower level has a large "Great Room" with a Napoleon gas fireplace, large windows for lots of light, laminate floors and a built-in Murphy bed for guests. A third bedroom and a three piece bathroom would be great for inlaws or older children. Basement has lots of storage space and a large laundry room. Upgrades include a 22kw Generac emergency generator that powers the entire home automatically in the event of a power outage. Owned gas and electric water heaters means no cold showers, no matter the situation. New shingles 2020, new furnace 2019. AC replaced 2019. Separate heated workshop with electricity and plenty of built-in storage. Lots to discover in this well-cared for property. Book your showing now!