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Welcome to the historic "Floradale" Stone Farm House, a "One of a Kind" 80 Acre Jewel, circa 1865 built for John Galbraith & Flora MacConnachie of Scotland who were importers & breeders of Clydesdale horses. Designated as a property of historic/architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, this home was identified as one of the earliest fine stone houses in the region. What a grand 3600 SqFt Stone home with architectural features: a traditional centre hall plan yet unique with a t-shape exterior at the back of the home, the wrap around verandah & gingerbread trim on the south wing, the Cross & Bible front door with its rectangular sidelights & three part transom, the original stone voussoirs and on the inside, the wood trim, wide plank pine flrs, casings around the 18" window recesses, the kitchens 8 original doors & 4' high wainscoting & more. This 4 bdrm home has many practical features: generous closet space, upper level laundry room, a mnflr powder rm, a large upper bathroom. Beautiful details welcome you: the spacious foyer, 10' ceilings, the centre hall staircase with beautiful handrail & rosette detail resting on the unpainted, wooden newel post. The very large diningroom features stunning plaster details at the centre ceiling plus lovely cornices around the room. The kitchen is the heart of this home w/ a woodstove, private back staircase, granite countertops, large walk in pantry w/o to yard & to south west facing stunning verandah. This 80 acre property has approx 45 acres of farmed land, your own enchanted forest area, a pond, a log cabin "shed", foundation portions of the original barn, perennial gardens & more. So peaceful with few homes on this paved road, great for cyclists and runners, just 2 min drive to Hwy 115 w/ access to the 401& 407 for commuters; this is country, yet the nearby urban amenities of Historic Downtown Bowmanville & Newcastle as well as country living experience of nearby Brimacombe ski hill & Ganaraska Forest.
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
E13596186
Status
For Sale
Listed
Jul 23, 2026
Last updated
Sep 9, 2026
Possession
Flexible
Building
Type
Residential Freehold
Style
2-Storey
Approx. age
100+
Approx. size
3,500–5,000 ft²
Basement
Unfinished
Lot
Frontage
2814.71 ft
Depth
1244.38 ft
Lot area
≈ 3,502,569 ft² (calculated)
View
West
Community
Rural Clarington
Parking & utilities
Garage
None, 0 spaces
Driveway
Private, 6 spaces
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$7,645 / 2025
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
The Nook Realty Inc.
Interior
Level
Room
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Features
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 4
Kitchens: 1 above grade
Basement: Unfinished
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Waterfront features: None
Pool features: None
Property features: School Bus Route, Wooded/Treed, Skiing
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Monthly Cost
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Estimated monthly$8,848/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$8,211
Property taxFrom listing: $7,645/yr$637
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Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$439,000
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$41,350
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$483,150
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Clarington has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
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