9 First Street Louth Street, St. Catharines

Welcome to luxury living in the highly sought-after Martindale community. Built in 2005, this exceptional custom home showcases striking architectural design and premium finishes, offering nearly 3,500 sqft of bright, above-grade living space. Step through the front door into a soaring 2-storey foyer featuring a grand open staircase and a panoramic upper gallery. The home's sophisticated layout boasts minimum 9' ceilings across both levels. The main floor is designed with both functionality and grandeur in mind, featuring a spacious dining room with coffered ceiling, main floor laundry, and a private office with custom built-in cabinetry. A large chef's eat-in kitchen outfitted with rich cherrywood cabinets, dual sinks, and a butler's pantry area. This culinary space flows through beautiful arched openings into a large sunken living room anchored by a gas fireplace, creating the ultimate connected layout for family gatherings.The architectural brilliance continues on the second level, where an open loft area offers the perfect flexible space for a media room or secondary living room. The upper level hosts 4 oversized bdrms. 2 bedrooms feature full ensuites while the remaining 2 large bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath. The primary retreat boasts his and hers walk-in closets and a 5-pc ensuite complete with a luxurious corner soaking tub and a separate shower.This premier property is rounded out by exceptional mechanical and exterior features, including 2 separate staircases leading down to a massive, unspoiled basement with bathroom rough-in, providing incredible potential for a future in-law suite or recreation center. The exterior offers a fully fenced, low-maintenance backyard alongside an attached double garage and an extra-wide concrete driveway. Situated in an unbeatable, family-friendly location, this spectacular home is just minutes away from the new hospital, major shopping centers, Ridley College, and the GO Station.