718 Jones Falls Rd, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0

Standing proud in attractive green trim, this home welcomes you warmly. Setting is 3.1 homestead acres with vegetable gardens, apple orchard and maples trees for tapping. Detached garage/workshop is great for projects. Barn has been housing donkeys. Chicken coop for source of eggs. The home radiates country character, beginning with classic front porch. Inside, impressive upgrades add to the charm. Energy-Star windows let natural light flow thru the 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home. In the living room are century beams reclaimed from nearby Jones Falls Locks. Open kitchen and dining area share Vermont Castings woodstove and patio doors to deck. Smartly designed kitchen has large island peninsula and, the original 1910 tin ceiling is a treasure. Main floor 3-pc bathroom includes beautifully refurbished cast-iron claw tub, perfectly place by a window for relaxing soakings. White bright updated laundry room has window, shelving and washer-dryer. In the mudroom, sunshine reflects naturally off tongue pine & groove finish. Upstairs, primary bedroom with patio doors to balcony overlooking the countryside or in the evening, the stars. Two more bedrooms and 3-pc bathroom with shower. Home upgrades include 2023 efficient Bosch heat pump air handler and air conditioning. In 2024, insulation R55 added in attic. New 2023 electric 200 amp service. Metal roof approx 2015. Outside, detached garage/workshop has stairs to loft and yard doors. Two large chicken coops. Barn with metal roof and in 2023, hydro & water added. Barn also has tack room, hay storage and three stalls with overhead heater in one. Plus, fenced pasture. Walking trails where you may sight rare American Woodcock that nests here. Survey is available. Fibre optics and cell service. Paved driveway. Located on paved township road with school bus, garbage pickup and mail delivery. Across the road is place to put kayak into Jones Bay. Down the road 2 km is boat launch. Approx 40 mins Perth or Smiths Falls. 20 mins Westport.