Move in and enjoy this impressive family home on a quiet street backing onto the Rouge National Urban Park. Life at 1050 Rouge Valley Drive is filled with fun and adventure with direct access to trails to walk, hike or bike from your own back yard all the way to Lake Ontario, the Metro Toronto Zoo, Glen Rouge Campground and beyond. With over 1,700 species of plants and animals and stunning views all year round, you won’t believe you’re still in the city!  Relax in your hot tub or on your private bedroom balcony and listen to the birds sing or enjoy a game of pool and watch the Leaf’s play in your finished basement.  Your family and friends will love the over 4000 sq ft of finished living space that was well-designed for the enjoyment of all. From the moment you pull into the private 4-car driveway, guests will be impressed by the curb appeal with lovely, professionally landscaped gardens and a stone walkway. The front patio is the perfect spot to chat with neighbours or relax with your morning coffee. Once inside, the spacious front foyer with high ceilings provides a grand entrance. Plenty of natural light filters into the formal living room window overlooking the front gardens. The combined living and dining rooms are large enough for any sized gathering. The main floor family room offers additional space to cozy up with your family on cold, winter days in front of the Napoleon gas fireplace. The attractive kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counters, tons of cupboard space and quality appliances, including a Jenn Air refrigerator and brand new Kitchen Aid stove. Enjoy casual meals in the eat-in kitchen with picturesque views of the private backyard and ravine. Walk-out from the kitchen to the expansive stone patio and deck, an entertainer’s delight with landscaped gardens, a 6-seater, all season, self-cleaning hot tub and a Napoleon gas BBQ. This fully-fenced sunny backyard is ready for both kids and pets alike to play, and comes with both a playhouse and garden shed for all your storage needs. The main floor features a spacious laundry area with direct access to the garage and a powder room. At the end of the day, retire to the primary bedroom retreat with a large sitting area, an upper-deck overlooking the backyard and ravine, a walk-in closet and an updated 5-piece ensuite with double sinks, built-in corner soaker tub and a walk-in shower. The finished basement is the FUN ZONE with a pool table, built-in wet bar and plenty of space for casual entertaining. Family members both young and old will enjoy spending time in this welcoming space. There’s also a full bathroom with a shower, a cold storage room and a large, well-organized utility room with plenty of storage for all your seasonal items. 1050 Rouge Valley Drive is ideally located close to the 401 and the Rouge Hill or Pickering GO train stations to make commuting a breeze. The Pickering Town Centre and a variety of shops and restaurants are close-by. Don’t miss your chance to move in and enjoy this turn-key home with over $250,000 invested in upgrades in a cottage-like setting.