Welcome to your private backyard oasis and rare 2,600 sq. ft. family home in the heart of Preston. This exceptional Cambridge property offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a detached garage, and a resort-style backyard designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Step outside to your own retreat, complete with an inground heated pool, hot tub, charming pool house, and tranquil koi pond. With rough-in ready for an electric sauna, this outdoor space offers endless potential to create your own spa-like escape. Set on a massive lot in a quiet, mature neighbourhood, this home is perfectly positioned near three elementary schools and Preston High School-making it an ideal choice for growing families. Enjoy the best of both convenience and nature, with quick access to Highway 401, nearby amenities across the Waterloo Region, and scenic trails along the Grand River just minutes away. Inside, the office is a true showpiece, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and offer stunning views of the backyard-an inspiring setting for remote work, relaxation, or year-round enjoyment. Thoughtfully upgraded, the home includes a newly updated electrical panel, new perimeter fencing, and a dedicated heat pump for the home office-providing comfort and efficiency. Properties that combine this level of space, privacy, location, and lifestyle amenities are rarely offered. This is a truly unique opportunity to own a home that feels like a year-round getaway.
Address
838 Queenston Road
List Price
$984,000
MLS® Status
Sold Conditional
Expiration Date
2026-08-31
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
2-Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Cambridge
Sub-Area
cambridge
Region
Waterloo
Bedrooms
4
Bedrooms (Total)
4
Rooms Above Grade
14
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
2500-3000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Depth
165.2
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
66.12
Parcel Number
037820087
Parcel of Tied Land
No
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
Queenston and Lowther
Approx. Age
100+ Years
MLS® Number
X13095924
Listing Brokerage
ROYAL LEPAGE RCR REALTY
Basement Area
Unfinished
Postal Code
N3H 3K5
Posession Details
Flexible
Parking Places (Total)
6
Parking Spaces
5
Tax Amount
$6,133.64
Tax Year
2025
Site Influences
Deck, Golf, Hospital, Hot Tub, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System, Library, Park, Patio, Porch, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre
Exterior Features
Deck, Hot Tub, Patio, Lawn Sprinkler System, Porch, Landscaped
Interior Features
Water Heater, Workbench, Water Softener, Bar Fridge
Property Features
Golf, Hospital, Library, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre
Cable
Yes
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
Yes
Hydro
Yes
Elevator
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active Under Contract
Senior Community
No
Board Or Association
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Heat Source
Gas
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
Central Air
Construction Materials
Brick, Wood
UFFI
No
Direction Faces
West
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Wood, Natural Gas
Foundation Details
Concrete, Stone, Concrete Block
Garage
Yes
Garage Type
Detached
Covered Spaces
1
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Other Structures
Shed, Garden Shed
Pool Features
Inground
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Tax Legal Description
LT 89 S/S QUEEN ST PL 521 CAMBRIDGE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Waterfront
No
Sewer
Sewer
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Kitchen | 4.2 x 4.3 | |
| Main | Family Room | 4.1 x 3.7 | |
| Main | Dining Room | 4.12 x 3.7 | |
| Main | Living Room | 3.7 x 5 | |
| Main | Mud Room | 4.6 x 1.4 | |
| Main | Office | 4.45 x 2.4 | |
| Main | Laundry | 1.4 x 2.4 | |
| Second | Primary Bedroom | 3.8 x 2.7 | |
| Second | Bedroom 2 | 3.6 x 2.8 | |
| Second | Bedroom 3 | 4.1 x 3.2 | |
| Second | Bedroom 4 | 3.6 x 4.3 |