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Professor Daly teamed up with Mr. Norbraten to create a hideaway that is truly the ultimate in form and function. A creative and practical fusion from Professor Daly's accomplished Urban Regional Planning background and Mr. Norbraten' s style which reminds of many elements of Frank Lloyds Wright's philosophy and characteristics.

The house was designed to take advantage of solar heating in winter and summer breezes for cooling without the need for air conditioning. It is located on an east-west axis and has a large roof with wide eaves. This ensures that the summer sun (which is high in the sky) does not heat the house during the warmer months. But when the sun is low in the winter months it shines through the thermopane windows which then help to heat the house; the low angle of the winter sun allows sunlight to enter the house and warm up the slate floors, which transmit heat to the entire
house.

The house takes full advantage of its site: the east deck faces the morning sunrise, the west deck enjoys beautiful sunsets, and the top deck is ideal for a rooftop garden and for entertaining. The orientation of the house provides cross-ventilation in warmer weather; the main floor has twelve awning windows along with two ceiling fans; the combination of these two design elements ensures a constant cooling breeze in the summer. The same design was used in the loft which has awning windows on north and south as well as sliding glass doors opening on to the east-facing deck. The architect also designed the rooms such that each one has sunlight on at least two sides, making for a very bright, sunny interior.

The grounds comprised of rock pathways, pergola, a small pond with waterfall and wild gardens.

The property is situated in a cul-de-sac 5 minutes north of Adjala Side Road 20. (This is a public road and is plowed with great regularity during the Winter months.) It is then set back behind mature foliage. It comprises of a Main Unit with an adjacent loft with separate entrance for visiting guests in 25 acres on the apex of a slow rise.

The property is located in the scenic Hockley Valley, six minutes north of the hamlet of Hockley, where the Niagara Escarpment and Oak Ridges Moraine meet. It is adjacent to a conservation trust and Sheldon Creek. It comprises of rolling meadows with wildflowers, a wooded ravine and some forest. IN the meadows and woods near the house are deer, wild turkeys (I have seen a few perching on the branches), foxes, hawks, owls, an occasional eagle, geese, ducks together with some 50 varieties of birds. A naturalist delight indeed!

Professor Daly has commissioned Mr. Norbraten for a smaller dwelling in the neighbouring 25 acres.

Completed in 1999, the house was engineered to a high standard. It is exceptionally well-built with super-strong wooden I-beams under all floors. The entire house is insulated to R27 standards, which helps to keep the building cool in the Summer and warm during the Winter.

The exterior is board-and-batten, stained Cape Cod Gary, and the roof is cedar shingles. The overall dimensions of the roofline are 84 feet long by 33 feet wide.

Main Suite
First Level 1141 sq. ft.
Foyer		Black Vermont Slate Floors
Breakfast Alcove		Black Vermont Slate Floors Floor-to-ceiling Windows (middle row may be opened)
Living/Dining Room	23.39' x 23.00'	Hardwood Floors (natural oak with 7 coats of polyurethane) Cathedral two storey ceiling with ceiling fan Woodstove Walk-out to West Deck (12' x 14') which is covered by the Roof Overhang. An unobstructed view to the west and south.
Kitchen	11.61' x 10.20'	Black Vermont Slate Floors Custom Built-in Cabinets by Ivan Woolner of Alliston Opens to Living/Dining Area with Breakfast Alcove beyond the south egress and Study beyond the north egress Double Sink Pot hangers
Study	11.97' . 9.71'	Black Vermont Slate Floors Custom Built-in Bookshelves by Ivan Woolner of Alliston Floor-to-ceiling Windows (middle row may be opened)
Second Level 552 sq. ft.
Master Bedroom	15.29' x 10.83'	Broadloomed Walk-in Double Closet Open Concept overlooking Living/Dining Room
Ensuite Bathroom		Black Vermont Slate Floors 4 pcs
Third Level		Rooftop Deck (Widow's Walk) Cedar Strips over Rubberized Roofing Material Wrap around with 360 degree view
Lower Level 1090 sq. ft.
Family Room	24.60' x 16.89'	Broadloomed
Bedroom No. 2	10.79' x 10.79'	Broadloomed
Bedroom No. 3	10.10' x 10.10'	Broadloomed Walk-out to Flagstone Patio
Laundry Room	8.89' x 5.41'
Bath Room		4 pcs

Loft Suite
Foyer Landing		Walk-up to Loft
Loft	600 sq. ft.	Broadloomed with extra insulation for warmth in the winter months. Napoleon Stove Walk-out to 9' x 12' Deck facing East. It enjoys spectacular morning sunrises and sweeping view of the ravine and pine forest just east of the house. Awning windows on both sides of the loft, plus a ceiling fan, ensure good cross ventilation. Double Wall and extra sound insulation built between the Main and the Loft Suite ensure absolute privacy.
Ensuite Bathroom		4 pcs Vinyl Flooring
Kitchen		Built in Oak Cabinetry Vinyl Flooring

Garage
(24' x 24') 576 sq.ft.	Well lit	Awning windows on two sides	Two nine-foot automatic and insulated doors

Foyer

Breakfast Alcove

Floor-to-ceiling Windows (middle row may be opened)

Living/Dining Room

23.39' x 23.00'

Hardwood Floors (natural oak with 7 coats of polyurethane)

Family Room

24.60' x 16.89'

Bedroom No. 2

10.79' x 10.79'

Bedroom No. 3

10.10' x 10.10'

Broadloomed

Laundry Room

8.89' x 5.41'

Foyer Landing

Loft

600 sq. ft.

Napoleon Stove

Walk-out to 9' x 12' Deck facing East. It enjoys spectacular morning sunrises and sweeping view of the ravine and pine forest just east of the house.

Ensuite Bathroom

4 pcs

Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

(24' x 24') 576 sq.ft.

Well lit