House with a View

This house sits on a piece of land at one of the busiest intersections I know. If you are new to the area (2000 or later) chances are you've been busy watching the road and all the gridlock to even notice this house is there. Anyone that has travelled this road prior to the 1980's most likely knows of its presence.. It was in 1977, I remember..... the tip of the roof from the once two lane dirt road, the many large pickup trucks that went in and out of the long winding driveway,the constant wondering if that family liked it up here in no man's land, cause I myself hated it. Twenty Two years went by and I honestly never thought about this house again until an article was written up in our local paper, The VAUGHAN LIBERAL at the time. A mega mall was coming to the area and this land was purchased by Novotel who was to build a top notch hotel in order to bring in tourists. For whatever reason the hotel was built south of the mall and the house was left there emply. I finally went to visit this roof tip from the road, and I'm really glad I did, but after seeing it, I can't help but wonder if the family regret their decision to sell. Their once beautiful home with a view is now spoiled and waiting for some kind of future development to take its place. I have made this location for members only because a police station is within walking distance and a banquet hall is just down the hill and across the river. I do recommend going to see it, if for nothing else, just to look at the view from the screened in porch. You can park your car at the south/west corner of the outer part of Vaughan Mills Mall and walk over. The property is totally fenced but there is an opening wide enought to go through at the gate of the once was driveway. Walk toward the shed and once there you can't be seen from the road but do be careful of the power lines that are low enough to hit your head on. Once in and away from traffic, you can take your time and enjoy! There is NO human vandalism but plenty of damage from the elements, raccoons and feral cats. When you first enter the house, you will hear those bold kitties walking around upstairs, so just stomp your feet a couple times and they get the hint and leave. I love his house and can't help but wonder how anyone could give up something as nice as this.