16 Kraft Drive, Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ontario N2J 4G8

Situated on prime urban fringe, half a kilometre from the road, at the end of a paved driveway, Kraft House occupies a remarkably private setting surrounded by rolling farmland and mature trees. Spanning 40 acres, with more than 30 acres under crop and a boundary shared with GRCA‑protected greenspace, the property offers an extraordinary sense of space and seclusion. Mornings begin in the sunshine of the full‑length porch, while the three‑season sunroom and pool terrace offer front‑row seats to the evening sunset. Deer and wild turkeys are daily visitors along the fields and treeline, part of the natural landscape that makes life here feel distinctly removed from the everyday. Over the past decade, more than $1.5 million has been invested in the residence, including a comprehensive interior renovation and a thoughtfully designed addition. The result is a modern farmhouse that balances the warmth and character of country living with the refinement and functionality of contemporary design. Expansive windows bring natural light into the open-concept main floor, illuminating hand-scraped Canadian hickory flooring and creating a connection to the surrounding landscape. A stone-mantled fireplace anchors the family room, while the adjoining dining room and butler’s pantry lend themselves beautifully to entertaining. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen, with its generous island and custom lighting, is both a gathering place and a thoughtfully appointed space for everyday living. The main-floor principal suite offers a peaceful retreat, with a sunlit bay window and direct access to the three-season sunroom. Other highlights include a private office with skylight and a new front foyer, introduced by an impressive, architecturally designed covered entrance portico featuring a metal gabled roof, substantial columns, and exposed timber detailing. A custom walk-in pantry, laundry room, and three-piece bathroom complete the main level. Beyond the main residence, the property has been equally considered for recreation and practical use. A light-filled loft above the three-car garage, distinguished by striking floor-to-ceiling windows, creates an inviting setting for a home gym. Nearby, a 1,200-square-foot heated workshop with 12-foot and 8-foot bay doors provides substantial space for vehicles, boats, equipment and recreational pursuits. Outdoors, the 20-by-40-foot concrete swimming pool, complete with waterfall, is complemented by a fire pit and adjoining sunroom. Framed by mature trees, these spaces create an inviting extension of the home, equally suited to long summer afternoons, colourful autumn evenings and the changing seasons. For all its privacy, Kraft House remains exceptionally connected. Positioned on the urban fringe, just beyond the city limits, the property is a short walk to the Grand River and less than a ten-minute drive from St. John's-Kilmarnock School and Waterloo Regional Airport, with shopping, dining and everyday amenities throughout Breslau, Kitchener and Waterloo close at hand. Forty acres of countryside. A thoughtfully reimagined farmhouse. The freedom to live privately, without living remotely. Kraft House offers a distinctive balance of land, architecture and location – truly an established country estate with the convenience of the city within easy reach.