Imagine crisp Ontario autumn air, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, and the golden glow of a maple-lined driveway welcoming you home to your quaint farmhouse-turned-estate.
If that sounds like your kind of paradise, Three Bird Farm in Dufferin County, Ont., is ready to sweep you off your feet.
This 5.45-acre estate near Grand Valley feels a world away from city life — yet it’s just a little over an hour from Toronto by car.
Mature maple trees line the driveway.
Meandering down the long private drive, the property unfolds like something out of a Nancy Meyers film.
An aerial view of the property.
There’s a Betz in-ground pool, a tennis court with a viewing pavilion, a bunkie that sleeps four, and even a private gym.
The pool.
“[It’s] pretty magical,” says realtor Carolyn Scime.
The garden.
Outside, raised garden beds, a fire pit perfect for stargazing, and meticulously curated landscaping make every corner feel like a magazine spread — and in fact, it has been.
The living room with a cozy fireplace.
House & Home featured the property in 2018, where homeowner Stephanie Nerlich described it as her family’s “year-round escape” from city life.
Historic touches can be found throughout the home.
“One of my favourite things about this place is the amazing quiet,” Stephanie told the magazine.
One of the bedrooms.
She and her husband Chris, who works in the music business, fell in love with the serene setting and the constant soundtrack of birdsong — so much so that they named the property Three Bird Farm, after Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.”
The new mudroom with plenty of storage.
Originally built in 1902, the stone farmhouse retains its historic charm — you can even spot the engraved date above one of the stately windows — but inside, it has been thoughtfully modernized.
The dining room.
With help from Sarah Richardson (yes, the HGTV designer herself) and architect Andrea Macecek, the home now perfectly balances rustic character with open, contemporary living.
The great room.
The new addition features a sun-drenched great room and dining area with 11-foot-high windows, while salvaged barn fencing adds warmth and texture to the ceiling.
The kitchen was redone for Sarah Richardson’s television show Sarah 101.
A Calacatta marble kitchen island anchors the heart of the home — according to Stephanie, it’s ideal for pickling, jam-making, or baking cookies with your kids.
The primary suite.
The house offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a standout primary suite overlooking the pool.
The ensuite with palm leaf wallpaper.
Its spa-like ensuite creates a serene retreat that pairs perfectly with the property’s natural beauty.
A view of the great room with the sun streaming in.
With its cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere, Three Bird Farm is the ultimate blend of comfort and country luxury that will have you enjoying a golden autumn sun in no time.
The back of the house.
Three Bird Farm, 253345 9th Line, is listed at $3,295,000.
