Welcome to your dream countryside retreat at 7912 County Road 56 in the serene Township of Essa, Ontario-where peaceful rural living meets effortless access to modern conveniences. Nestled in beautiful Rural Essa, this stunning property offers the perfect balance of tranquil country charm and urban accessibility, just minutes from Barrie and approximately one hour from Toronto, allowing you to enjoy wide-open spaces while staying close to shopping, dining, employment hubs, and all major amenities. Step inside this beautifully updated home, where modern comforts blend seamlessly with warm, inviting spaces in a bright, open-concept layout ideal for family living and entertaining, enhanced by fresh windows throughout that flood the interior with natural light and improve year-round energy efficiency. The highlight of the main level is the screened-in three-season room, your private oasis for morning coffee amid birdsong, relaxing with a book, or watching the seasons change bug-free. Outdoors, summers shine around the sparkling saltwater above-ground pool, complete with a large cedar pressure-treated wood deck perfect for sunbathing, entertaining, or backyard barbecues, while the expansive, lushly landscaped backyard creates a spectacular private retreat ideal for gardening, playing with kids and pets, or hosting al fresco dinners under the stars. Additional features include a fully finished basement with walkout for seamless backyard access, a detached garage, and a total of 9 parking spots for exceptional convenience. This rare gem combines thoughtful contemporary upgrades with timeless country appeal on a generous lot that truly embraces peaceful rural living. If you've been dreaming of trading city hustle for fresh air, starry nights, and room to breathe-all while staying close to everything you need-this exceptional property is ready to welcome you home.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow-Raised
Total Approx Floor Area:
2000-2500
Lot Depth:
189'57.6 m
Lot Frontage:
150'45.7 m
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
3+2
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Well
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
7
Rooms Below Grade:
5
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Wood
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Finished with Walk-Out
Fireplace Features:
Wood
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Detached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Spaces:
6
Total Parking Spaces:
8.0
Family Room:
Yes
Pool:
Above Ground
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$2,934.6 /
2026
Assessment:
$- /
-
Simcoe
Essa
Rural Essa
None
Dishwasher, Dryer, Hot Water Tank Owned, Pool Equipment, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Window Coverings, Above Ground Pool, Sauna, Bar Fridge, All ELF's, Central Vac "As-Is", Garage Door Opener "As-Is", Water Softener
Data was last updated June 15, 2026 at 04:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
35
Avg list price:
$1,399,990
Min list price:
$719,000
Max list price:
$2,998,000
Avg days on market:
38
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
627
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and located in
Rural Essa. Average values are
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