72/ MAY 2010 THE RIDER REAL ESTATE: Neighbourhoods....Good Old Days


This past Friday I was on my way to show an eighty -five year old duplexed home in one of Brantford's older established downtown areas. It was a bright evening, crisp, but full sunshine. As I turned the busier corner onto the quieter side street I was amazed to see so many people and cars. Peo- ple dressed nicely , walking...in couples, with chil- dren, with elderly parents. Cars were parked on both sides of the streets, drivers were circling look- ing for empty spaces where they could park. I passed by the local Polish Hall and the big sign out front advertised “ Friday Dinner 5pm.” The whole neighbourhood seemed to be out, all walking talking together to enjoy a reasonably priced Polish style dinner at the community hall. It made me feel good and made me long for those days when I was part of a big community , where everyone knew each other, gossiped together, worked and played together. Some of the kids were running ahead, laughing and calling to each other enjoying the beautiful evening.


different features of the homes exterior. Turned out that he was a close neighbour and had watched the man who owned the home do all the work over the past two years. He explained how the old porch had circled the front of the structure and how beautiful the gardens are in the summer. He talked about all the neighbours, who they were and what they did to earn a living..touched briefly on the exceptionally bright young teenage girl who lived across the road and sang at his local church.


We stood outside for awhile , then bade him a cheerful farewell and went into the big old five bedroom home. It was a lovely place, full of charm and character. High ceilings, ornate original stair- case and hand carved handrail. A lot of memories made and a lot of life lived here.


The clients I was meeting are country dwellers like myself looking for an investment opportunity. Wilfred Laurier University is located close by and they know there is a need for student housing. As I pulled up in front of the home I planned to show them I found them chatting to an older man. He had very long grey hair tied back into a ponytail , dressed casually and had his arm lifted pointing out


As we left we saw all the same people now coming back from their dinner and most waved a cheerful hello. The buyers didn't need to ask what kind of neighbourhood it was..we had experienced it firsthand on a spring evening in a friendly old fashioned community.


row. They are making an offer to purchase tomor- Horse Farm For Rent


Mount Albert Area. 20 stalls, riding arena, 40 acres, 3 bedroom house, includes 15 acres with hay. Coming Available June 1st.


Teri Davidson is Broker/Owner of Associate Real- ty Brantford Inc. Teri has been selling real estate for over thirty-three years. She, along with her family, own and operate “White House Farm “ located in Ancaster, Ontario where they raise and breed registered AQHA quarter horses and APHA paints as well as a new venture..registered AKC Old Fashioned King Sized German Shepherds. Teri can be contacted at teridavidson@rogers.com


Phone Res: (905) 649-2812 or (905) 640-7119


$269,900. Two acres and brick rancher home. Good crop growing sil. Three bedroom ranch offers big eat-in country family kitchen with patio doors to deck and nice above ground pool. Full unfinished basement perfect showcase for handy husband. Set back off the road. Near Waterford. Call Teri Davidson to view. 519-647-3330 Broker/Owner Associate Realty Brantford Inc.


$639,900. Fourteen acres. gorgeous exceptionally well built....builder's own home .....all brick one and a half storey home has been fully loaded. Vaulted ceiling to second story in the formal dining room. Trayed ceil- ings in living and dining room with beams and cove mouldings. Extra wide trim


throughout. pot lights. Finely detailed craftsman gas fireplace mantel, nine foot ceilings. Hardwood and ceramic flooring. Main floor office


with huge picture window. Main floor laundry. Separate living room with french doors. Master bedroom with walk in closet and luxurious ensuite. Full basement. custom deck. Triple garage. Geotherm furnace. Fenced paddocks and run-ins. Pond. Call Teri for more info. 519-647-3330 Broker/Owner Associate Realty Brantford Inc.


Equine farms. Three to


choose from!


All with great income. Good barns. Indoor arenas. Refurbished century farmhouses. Out door sand rings. Big acerages. Prices from 449,900 to 879,000. County of Brant and Oxford. Low tax base. Monthly incomes range up to $7,500. Monthly. All long established.


Call for more details. Teri Davidson, 519-647-3330 Bro- ker/Owner Associate Realty Brantford Inc.


See picture of these properties at www.venturehomes.ca under Teri's Listings.


Call Teri Davidson, Broker/Owner,


Brokerage


Associate Realty Brantford Inc. 519-647-3330


Scott McGuinness Sales representative


Coldwell Banker 1st London 1069 Wellington Road S, London, On N6E 2H6 Office: 519.685.4190 • Cell: 226.448.8203 • Fax: 519.685.7497 E-mail: scott-mcguinness@coldwellbanker.ca Website: www.propertiesbyscott.com My Blog: www.scottmcguinness.blogspot.com


Brand New Listing! HORSE LOVER’S DREAM!


Spectacular horse farm on approximately 25 acres is waiting for you. Located just south of Simcoe, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers generous size rooms, a granny suite in the lower level, large and open concept kitchen, ensuite bathroom and lots of space. Most outbuildings built within the last 2 years and they include: 2 barns, 12 stalls, Indoor arena, Riding ring, heated tack room and wash bay, 5 paddock run-ins, frost freeze water hydrants to most paddocks and much more! Enjoy your own private access to a stream and 20 cleared acres. Appliances are included! This truly is a nature lover’s paradise. This stunning piece of property will not last for long. Call today for your private viewing. MLS# 452133


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