$1,349,000
Est. payment $5,973/moCalculate yours
78 Optimist Drive, Southwold, ON N5P 0G3
Rural Southwold, Southwold, ON N5P 0G3
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2 Garage
- 2,500 Sq Ft
Listing courtesy of PRIME REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE MLS® X13670690
About this home
Built by Halcyon Homes with a blend of vintage French inspiration and modern design, 78 Optimist Drive delivers 2,635 square feet of thoughtful family layout and detailed craftsmanship.The main floor is centered around a massive ten-foot ribbed island, paired with cream and wood cabinetry, gold accents, and a hidden butler’s pantry complete with checkered tile and a coffee bar. The kitchen opens directly to the dining area and great room, which features exposed wood beams, a sleek fireplace, and double French doors leading out to a covered patio.Upstairs, the primary suite features vaulted ceilings and an ensuite with a freestanding tub and barrier-free shower. Three additional bedrooms, a Jack & Jill bathroom, and a second-floor laundry room round out the upper level.Practical features throughout include hardwood floors, custom trim, a redesigned main-floor mudroom, dual laundry spaces, and plenty of storage.Located in Talbotville’s Southwold community, you get small-town peace just minutes from London.
Property details
Overview
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- For
- For Sale
- Status
- New
- Approximate Age
- 0-5
- Size
- 2,500 sqft
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Kitchens
- 1
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
Building & Systems
- Heating
- Forced Air (Gas)
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Water
- Municipal
- Sewer
- Sewer
Lot & Parking
- Lot Size
- 55 x 118 Feet
- Parking
- Attached garage · 4 total
- Zoning
- R1
Financial
- Property Taxes
- $6,328 (2025)
Location
- Neighbourhood
- Rural Southwold
- Cross Street
- Optimist & Talbotville Gore Rd
- Direction Faces
- North
Listing
- MLS® Number
- X13670690
- Days on Market
- 66
- Listed On
- 2026-08-13
- Possession
- Flexible
- Listed By
- PRIME REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Rooms
Features
Interior
- Air Exchanger
- Auto Garage Door Remote
- Rough-In Bath
- Storage
- Sump Pump
- Water Heater
- Water Meter
Property
- Fenced Yard
- Rec./Commun.Centre
- Park
Pool
- None
- Included
- Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Garage Door Opener, 2nd floor Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Bar Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Fireplace, Window coverings
- Excluded
- Main floor washer/dryer
- Rental items
- Hot water heater
Mortgage calculator
Estimated mortgage payment
$5,973 per month
- Principal and interest
- $5,973
- Property tax
- $527
- Condo fees
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $6,500
Your mortgage
- Mortgage amount
- $1,079,200
- Mortgage insurance
- Not needed
- Interest over 25 years
- $712,724
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $269,800
- Land transfer tax
- $23,455
- First-time buyer refund
- $0
- Sales tax on insurance (8%)
- $0
- Total, before legal fees
- $293,255
With less than 20% down, a 30-year amortization is available to first-time buyers and buyers of newly built homes.
Talk to me about financingEstimates only, not a mortgage offer or financial advice. Uses the Canadian fixed-rate convention (interest compounded twice a year), 2026 mortgage insurance premiums and Ontario land transfer tax. Your lender will confirm your actual rate and payment.
Location
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