281 Ferndale Drive S in Barrie: Ardagh House for sale : MLS®# S13012082
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Stunning, recently renovated semi-detached home offering nearly 2,000 sq ft of functional and elegant living space in the family-oriented Ardagh Bluffs community. The sun-filled main floor features an oversized family room, smooth ceilings, pot lights throughout, and a beautifully updated white kitchen with tall soft-close cabinetry, modern backsplash, high-end appliances,and a spacious dining area-perfect for entertaining. Walk out to a fully landscaped private backyard complete with a built-in gazebo for outdoor enjoyment.Extensively upgraded with new luxury vinyl flooring throughout, a fully renovated staircase with custom railings and spindles, new baseboards and fresh paint across the entire home.The upper level offers three well-sized bedrooms, including a primary retreat with a spainspired ensuite featuring heated tile floors, a walk-in shower, LED back lit anti-fog mirror,and a modern vanity.The fully finished basement provides excellent rental income or in-law suite potential.Beautifully landscaped lot with great curb appeal, no sidewalk, and parking for three cars.Major renovations completed in 2023. Additional upgrades include new attic insulation (2025),new water heater (2025), reverse osmosis water filtration system (2024), new oven (2025),washer & dryer (2023), smart Ecobee thermostat, and a water leak detection system with automatic shut-off for added peace of mind.Well-maintained home with roof (2015), furnace & A/C (2016), eavestroughs (2019), and air duct cleaning (2023).
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Semi-Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Lot Depth:
105'7"32.2 m
Lot Frontage:
24'7"7.48 m
Direction Faces:
South
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
4.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
2
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
2
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Finished
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
3.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
Flexible
Pool:
None
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$4,151 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
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Simcoe
Barrie
Ardagh
Greenbelt/Conservation, Park, School, Fenced Yard, Public Transit
Carpet Free, Storage, Water Heater, Water Softener
Deck, Patio, Privacy, Landscaped
hot water rental
All appliances, all window coverings, all light fixtures, 2 garage door openers, gazebo
Data was last updated April 18, 2026 at 03:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
19
Avg list price:
$635,000
Min list price:
$479,000
Max list price:
$799,990
Avg days on market:
24
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
130
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Barrie. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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