63 WALKERTON DRIVE, Markham

From the outside, this may just look like a beautifully maintained home with a welcoming front porch, charming bay window, and a larger-than-average pie-shaped lot on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Markham's most sought-after school districts. Steps to plazas, restaurants, Markville Mall for a little retail therapy, just moments to Milne Dam Conservation Park when you need a nature fix. But walk inside, and this home goes from a 10/10 to a 15/10. At the heart of the home is a spectacular addition used as a breakfast area, living space with a wall of windows overlooking a truly majestic backyard oasis complete with a concrete pool, gorgeous pergola-covered lounge area, expansive lawns, perennial gardens, landscape lighting, and irrigation system front and back. Whether entertaining a crowd or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, this backyard delivers resort-style living without leaving home. Double-french doors open to a formal dining room ideal for family celebrations and holiday hosting. The eat-in kitchen blends warmth and functionality with granite counters, rich wood cabinetry with glass display cabinets, under-valance lighting, and a stunning chef's desk with open shelving for recipes, homework, or daily organization. The sunken family room offers built-in shelving with dry bar, cozy gas fireplace, walkout to the backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, you'll find 5 generously sized bdrms including a dreamy primary retreat with its own sitting area, private balcony overlooking the backyard, and recently renovated 4-piece ensuite featuring heated floors and a freestanding tub. 4 additional spacious bdrms include one with a beautifully renovated semi-ensuite complete with double vanity. The finished basement extends the living space even further with a large rec room, finished laundry room, and 3-piece bth perfect for movie nights, teens, guests, or multi-gen. living.

The only problem with this home in Markham is that you're not living in it. Yet