This English Country Garden home, framed by a storybook white picket fence, sits on a truly exceptional 100' x 168' lot in Orchard Beach, south of Lakeshore Road in Old Oakville. Quiet and serene Howard Avenue, just two blocks long, is one of only a handful of streets in Oakville offering unobstructed views of Lake Ontario. Further, 74 Howard Avenue enjoys coveted southwest exposure, bathing the home in golden-hour light. Cherished by the same owners for 30 years, this residence has been a wonderful home and location to raise their family. The gardens are simply stunning, with perennial plants, too numerous to mention. The home offers 4+1 bedrooms and features two thoughtfully integrated additions. The first includes a spacious kitchen, office, and principal suite with a gas fireplace. The second is a vaulted, light-filled family room with an additional gas fireplace. This is a wonderful home for dinner parties complete with a formal dining room and an architecturally charming living room, featuring an original well enjoyed wood-burning fireplace. A detached, oversized double garage/coach house with a heated loft has been used as an office and now is being used for storage. The property offers exceptional flexibility: enjoy as-is, renovate, or redevelop. RL3-0 zoning allows premium lot coverage, with permits in place and transferable to sever and build two homes. Severance approval is based on a conceptual design by John Willmott, Architect, envisioning up to a 3,331 sq ft, 4+1-bedroom residences each with two-car garages. Morning walks deliver breathtaking sunrises by the lake, while the SW exposure provides long, light-filled evenings, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The tree-lined lot perimeter offers rare privacy. Just a short stroll to downtown Oakville, boutique shopping, fine dining, top-rated schools, and major highways. Premium land offerings in Old Oakville are rare ~ Secure your legacy in one of the GTA's most prestigious settings. Luxury Certified.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
51-99
Total Approx Floor Area:
3000-3500
Lot Size:
<.50
Lot Depth:
168'51.2 m
Lot Frontage:
100'30.5 m
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Topography:
Flat
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
4+1
Bathrooms:
4.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
10
Rooms Below Grade:
2
Zoning:
RL3-0
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Fireplaces:
4
Foundation:
Block, Poured Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Development Potential, Finished with Walk-Out, Full
Fireplace Features:
Other, Rec Room, Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Detached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Other Structures:
Garden Shed
Parking Features:
Private Double
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
6.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
TBD
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$18,251 /
2026
Assessment:
$- /
-
Halton
Oakville
1013 - OO Old Oakville
Fenced Yard, Lake/Pond, Park, Rec./Commun.Centre, School, Public Transit
Central Vacuum, Storage, Sump Pump, In-Law Capability
Awnings, Patio, Privacy, Lawn Sprinkler System
Alarm System
Hot Water Heater
Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, All Electrical Light Fixtures, All Blinds, Garden Shed
Listed by RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage
Data was last updated June 20, 2026 at 04:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
32
Avg list price:
$3,250,000
Min list price:
$1,049,000
Max list price:
$11,700,000
Avg days on market:
56
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
655
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