Hawkridge Farm (Eaton Family Mansion/Estate) still for sale in Caledon
The famous Eaton family mansion that sits on a 150 acre estate in Caledon which is also now being called Hawkridge Farm on the real estate listing appears to still be for sale after initially being listed for sale back in late 2007. At a price tag of $24 million dollars it easily remains the most expensive piece of real estate in not just Ontario but all of Canada and given the current economic conditions it is not really surprising that it hasn’t sold yet.
There may be other reasons for why it hasn’t sold yet though, there was an on-going lawsuit initiated by the family against the builders of the house alleging building code violations, lack of adequate insulation and structural deficits. Earlier this year however the lawsuit was settled and the case was dismissed, none of the details of the settlement have been made public.
The huge estate covers 150 acres that includes forests, a freshwater stream, cattle pastures, walking trails, gardens and a pond. The 24,000 square foot home includes a large living room, formal dining room, a large kitchen, 11 bedrooms and an indoor pool. The home belongs to George Ross Eaton, a Canadian department store heir. It was designed by Thierry Despont and building of this expansive over 28,000-foot mansion began in the late 1980s but didn’t finish up until 1996 at a reported cost of $20 million Canadian. A few years later facing tax problems, Eaton put the home on the market for that price but didn’t get any takers so he later took the house off the market until 2007 however yet again there appears to be no takers.
If you do happen to have a spare $24 million laying around and interesting in purchasing this property, click here for more info.
A few pictures from the real estate listing:
To see all of the photos, click here.
Or if you are just curious where this monstrous estate is located in Caledon, then click here to see it on Google Maps.
Posted: August 17th, 2009 under Caledon, News, Photos, Real Estate.
Tags: Caledon, eaton, eaton estate, eaton family, Hawkridge Farm, ontario, Photos, real estate
Comments
Comment from Charlotte Tersigni
Time October 12, 2009 at 8:07 am
This mansion is an absolute dream home. I think the beauty mature trees are priceless.
If I had the money, This would be my dream home. So many things one could do to turn this property into an income bulider. But, I see potential in every aspect of life.
It’s beautiful.
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Time July 31, 2010 at 3:59 pm
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Comment from pamela lilly
Time August 29, 2011 at 7:07 pm
i so want this place.. can money buy love.. ohhh yeah
Comment from liza
Time September 30, 2011 at 5:24 pm
It’s nice to see what the hard working employees have paid for
Comment from harley
Time December 11, 2011 at 9:10 pm
beautiful outside, needs a complete reno inside!! still looks like something from the 80’s
Comment from VA3MLV
Time September 18, 2013 at 1:49 am
I been living in Caledon now for almost four yrs it’s gonna be four this Christmas of December 2013, I was born and raised in the city of Toronto in Ontario Canada. Moving out to Caledon village in December 2009 was one of the best moves I have done so far in my life of 33yrs which was on sept 11 2013. I’m on heartlake rd which is east of hwy 10, it’s very very beautiful a peaceful to the person that enjoys the country see nary. Mansions after mansions , fresh air and breath taking landscapes. I been blessed with the need for country and nature living. So much to see and indulge!!!
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Time August 29, 2009 at 9:53 am
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