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 Road 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 complete 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 a heated loft has been used as an office and now is being used for storage. 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 residences each with two-car garages. 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 lot 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.
Address
74 Howard Avenue
List Price
$5,150,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
2-Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Oakville
Sub-Area
1013 - OO Old Oakville
Region
Halton
Bedrooms
4 + 1
Bedrooms (Total)
5
Rooms Above Grade
10
Rooms Below Grade
2
Bathrooms
4
Floor Area
3000-3500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
GeoWarehouse
Lot Depth
168
Lot Shape
Rectangular
Lot Size Range (Acres)
< .50
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
100
Parcel Number
247810092
Parcel of Tied Land
No
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
Lakeshore Rd / Chartwell Rd
Approx. Age
51 - 99 Years
MLS® Number
W13458908
Listing Brokerage
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage
Basement Area
Development Potential, Finished with Walk-Out, Full
Postal Code
L6J 3Y5
Posession Details
TBD
Parking
Private Double
Parking Places (Total)
6
Parking Spaces
4
Tax Amount
$18,251.00
Tax Year
2026
Site Influences
Awnings, Fenced Yard, Lake/Pond, Lawn Sprinkler System, Park, Patio, Privacy, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
Exterior Features
Awnings, Patio, Privacy, Lawn Sprinkler System
Interior Features
Central Vacuum, Storage, Sump Pump, In-Law Capability
Property Features
Fenced Yard, Lake/Pond, Park, Rec./Commun.Centre, School, Public Transit
Cable
Available
Central Vacuum
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Hydro
Yes
Elevator
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Board Or Association
Oakville, Milton & District Real Estate Board
Heat Source
Electric
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
Central Air
Construction Materials
Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
Direction Faces
West
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Other, Rec Room, Family Room, Living Room
Foundation Details
Block, Poured Concrete
Garage
Yes
Garage Type
Detached
Covered Spaces
2
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Other Structures
Garden Shed
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Tax Legal Description
LT 30, PL 114 ; PT LANE, PL 105 , PART 5 , 20R4200 , CLOSED BY 266486 ; OAKVILLE
Security Features
Alarm System
Topography
Flat
Waterfront
No
Sewer
Sewer
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Foyer | 5.26 x 2.51 | |
| Main | Bathroom | 2.13 x 1.22 | 2 Pc Bath |
| Main | Living Room | 6.12 x 4.72 | |
| Main | Family Room | 5.33 x 4.95 | |
| Main | Dining Room | 4.27 x 4.06 | |
| Main | Kitchen | 4.57 x 4.37 | |
| Main | Breakfast | 4.52 x 2.64 | |
| Main | Den | 3.73 x 3.07 | |
| Upper | Primary Bedroom | 8 x 4.52 | |
| Upper | Bathroom | 3.15 x 2.95 | 5 Pc Ensuite |
| Upper | Bedroom | 4.37 x 3.45 | |
| Upper | Bedroom | 4.7 x 3.89 | |
| Upper | Bedroom | 3.61 x 2.72 | |
| Upper | Bathroom | 2.57 x 2.24 | 4 Pc Bath |
| Lower | Recreation | 5.89 x 4.62 | |
| Lower | Laundry | 4.19 x 2.92 | |
| Lower | Bedroom | 5.21 x 4.19 | |
| Lower | Bathroom | 2.67 x 2.44 | 3 Pc Bath |
| Lower | Other | 3.71 x 2.29 | |
| Lower | Other | 5.03 x 3.91 | |
| Lower | Utility Room | 3.94 x 3.3 |