78 Optimist Drive
Southwold, ON
- 4 bed
- 4 bath
- approx. 2500-3000 sqft
- Detached
Built by Halcyon Homes with a blend of vintage French inspiration and modern design, 78 Optimist Drive delivers 2,635 square feet of thoughtful family layout and detailed craftsmanship.The main floor is centered around a massive ten-foot ribbed island, paired with cream and wood cabinetry, gold accents, and a hidden butler's pantry complete with checkered tile and a coffee bar. The kitchen opens directly to the dining area and great room, which features exposed wood beams, a sleek fireplace, and double French doors leading out to a covered patio.Upstairs, the primary suite features vaulted ceilings and an ensuite with a freestanding tub and barrier-free shower. Three additional bedrooms, a Jack & Jill bathroom, and a second-floor laundry room round out the upper level.Practical features throughout include hardwood floors, custom trim, a redesigned main-floor mudroom, dual laundry spaces, and plenty of storage.Located in Talbotville's Southwold community, you get small-town peace just minutes from London.
Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $6,328
- Listed
- August 13, 2026
Price History
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Property
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 0-5
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Interior
- Air Exchanger, Auto Garage Door Remote, Rough-In Bath, Storage, Sump Pump, Water Heater, Water Meter
- Lot Size
- 55 x 118 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Covered Spaces
- 2
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heat Source
- Gas
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Optimist & Talbotville Gore Rd
- Zoning
- R1
- Parcel Number
- 351560773
- Possession
- 30-59 days
- Occupancy
- Owner
Included
- Inclusions
- Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Garage Door Opener, 2nd floor Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Bar Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Fireplace, Window coverings
- Exclusions
- Main floor washer/dryer
- Rental Items
- Hot water heater
Schools
Elementary
- Southwold Public School3.4 km
Public · Thames Valley DSB · 690 students
Grade 3 reading: 63% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 52% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N5P
- Population
- 21,081
- Private dwellings
- 8,962
- Median age
- 42.8
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $77,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Residential Freehold in Southwold · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $703,000
- Homes sold
- 63
- Median days on market
- 48
- Sale-to-list price
- 96.5%
Based on 63 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Southwold over the last 12 months.
Rooms
5-piece on Second, 2 × 3-piece on Second, 2-piece on Main
Second
- Bathroom12'6" x 10'8"
- Bathroom16'5" x 12'7"
- Bathroom9'4" x 7'3"
- Bedroom 210'6" x 9'11"
- Bedroom 311' x 12'11"
- Bedroom 411' x 12'11"
- Laundry1'7" x 8'
- Primary Bedroom12'10" x 16'3"
Main
- Dining Room19'7" x 12'7"
- Kitchen11'10" x 23'2"
- Laundry8' x 14'2"
- Living Room19'7" x 14'2"
- Office10'10" x 10'
- Pantry8' x 8'8"
- Powder Room4'7" x 7'10"
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$269,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,627
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Mortgage: $6,627/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $527/mo · Insurance: $337/mo
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