828327 Grey Road 40, Blue Mountains

Discover Darby Lane, an extraordinary 39-acre country estate offering unmatched privacy just 5 minutes from Thornbury, with easy access to top-tier golf courses, private ski clubs, Georgian Bay, and the areas best shops and restaurants. Set back behind 600 feet of frontage, this private English Country estate was designed by renowned architect Jack Arnold and custom built in 2005 by its current owners. Spanning 6,000 sq ft, it features 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and timeless craftsmanship throughout. A showstopping great room with a vaulted ceiling and a custom Rumford fireplace is the heart of the home. Overlooking it is a chefs kitchen with Viking and Bosch appliances, John Boos butcher blocks, a 12.5-ft cherry marble island with carved legs, walk-in pantry, and hand-shaped limestone floors. The sunken dining room seats 18 and opens to a private courtyard, perfect for entertaining. Design highlights include reclaimed wood-clad ceilings, a brick masonry wall, Moet & Chandon riddling racks, and oversized single-hung windows that bring the outdoors in. A main floor primary retreat with 2-way town and county gas fireplace with sitting room, spa-like ensuite and a generous walk-in closet are tucked away for ultimate privacy and relaxation. A granite-tiled mudroom and limestone-clad powder room with copper sink complete the main level. Upstairs, a spacious loft serves as a library or office. Above the garage, the in-law/nanny suite features a separate entrance, gas fireplace, walk-in closet, and 3-pc bath. The lower level includes 9-ft ceilings, a rec room, gym, bar, bedroom, and bathroom. A 12x20 heated saltwater pool, lush gardens, and pool house create a backyard oasis. Hidden west of the home is a versatile 3,000 sq ft heated steel-clad building ideal for storage, a horse barn, or a future pickleball court. Welcome to Darby Lane where luxury, nature, and lifestyle converge.