EXPERIENCE THE HERITAGE ESTATES & MILL POND LIFESTYLES
Few Torontonians know about this delightful family community nestled just above Toronto on the Oak Ridges Morraine in central Richmond Hill a few minutes East of Canada's Wonderland amusement park.
Bounded by Yonge St., Major MacKenzie, Bathurst and Elgin Mills, this area boasts many parks, ponds, creeks and natural habitats. Quite a few of the original settlers' homes still exist and add lovely charm to your local strolls.
The area boasts an ecletic range of architectural styles, including: Victorian, Georgian, Regency, Edwardian, and contemporary custom design themes. Elegant 3-storey, traditional 2-storey, bungalows, splits and executive townhouses are spread under a dense mature woodland environment.
A spectacular feature of this community is the elegant homes of Heritage Estates that were constructed on the former Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club lands fron 1986 to 1990. Sir Murray McCance, Historical Design Consultant, through Emerson, Munro & Company, architects ensured these residences followed strict artisan guidelines for Regency and Georgian homes of the 1790 - 1830 era.
The eight approved builders were trained in special masonry features and exacting specifications. Their final creations of over 700 homes is a unique legacy to the Mill Pond area and Richmond Hill.
When the Duke of Richmond visited the area in 1819, he likely didn't anticipate that the center of this town would become a replica of period homes from Britain.
To learn more about Heritage Estates and the Mill Pond, please
contact Jim Reid
or use the following links:
The Mill Pond Video:
Heritage Estates History Home Page:
Heritage Estates Sales Historical Data:
Heritage Estates Architectural Guidelines:
Heritage Estates Legacy:
|
The Westminster is often built with a two-storeyaddition to the front which houses a two car garage and a spacious master bedroom.
Ellsworth House by Philmor represents the epitome of Georgian Architectural design and detailing.
