254 AIRPORT ROAD, Quinte West (Sidney Ward), Ontario, K0K3E0

This extraordinary 35-acre rural estate combining custom craftsmanship, privacy, and self-sustaining energy is ready for its next chapter. Built in 2013, this ICF constructed home with a durable metal roof is thoughtfully designed for effortless long-term living.The bungalow offers continuous accessibility throughout, featuring carpet-free surfaces, extra wide hallways & doorways, and bathroom grab bars. The bright and spacious main living space is styled in neutral tones and offers a covered south facing front porch, welcoming foyer, dining room, custom wood kitchen with large island, laundry, and a living room with a cozy wood stove supplied by hardwood from your own forest. Features include 3 bedrooms (one with a Murphy bed) and 2 full baths - highlighted by a primary suite with 2 large closets and a 5-piece en-suite with double sinks. Engineered for low operating costs, the home utilizes high-efficiency geothermal heating/cooling which means zero propane or oil expenses. Large solar panel arrays generate monthly income in excess of taxes & utility (80.20 cents/kWh until 2030, then switches to net metering). Other features include a GenerLink generator hookup, an attached 680+ sq ft garage with independent geothermal heating/cooling, a 30-amp plug (ideal for a workshop), and a huge unfinished basement with rough in bathroom and potential for a home theatre or gym plus storage and a cold room. The professionally landscaped grounds offer a park-like setting with a west-facing deck and 7+ acres of private trails and forest. Outbuildings include a classic barn with lower stalls and an upper loft, a 4-bay drive shed with hydro, a workbench, vehicle storage, and additional outbuildings. Flexible RU-14 zoning permits a hobby farm (up to 5 horses), a home-based business, and more. Minutes from the 401 and two conservation areas, this property offers an unmatched, self-sufficient lifestyle. (id:2471)