THE SETTING

This Is Not a Home Beside the Water. The Water Is Part of the Home.

Some waterfront properties offer a view. Others change how a home is experienced from room to room. At 3 Willowbank Avenue, Lake Wilcox repeatedly enters the sightline—through principal rooms, across the shoreline and into the pace of everyday life.

The result is a residence that feels unusually private for Richmond Hill. Morning light, open water, mature landscape and the quiet at the end of Willowbank Avenue create a setting that is less about spectacle and more about presence.

THE RESIDENCE

Designed Around Light, Water and the Way People Actually Live

The current listing describes more than 2,700 square feet of living space, with living and dining rooms, a kitchen and breakfast area, family room and sunroom arranged to keep the lake present throughout the main level. Upstairs, four bedrooms include a primary suite, while a second family room adds flexibility for work, retreat or everyday family life.

Two gas fireplaces, built-in garage parking, five total parking spaces and a thoughtful mix of gathering and private spaces give the property practical depth behind its waterfront appeal.

WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE

Direct Access Changes What “Going to the Lake” Means

The listing presents the property with direct waterfront, private shoreline features and dock access—putting paddling, boating and quiet shoreline time within steps of the house. Just beyond the property, Lake Wilcox Park adds a public waterfront promenade, boardwalk, playground, splash pad and community amenities.

For accurate local information, the City of Richmond Hill is the best reference for current Lake Wilcox recreation and safety guidance. The City notes that swimming is not permitted at Lake Wilcox and advises people to stay off frozen lakes because ice conditions can be unsafe.

DETAILS + WELLNESS

A More Restorative Kind of Luxury

Waterfront living works best when the house itself supports the same sense of ease. The property marketing highlights a private sauna, water purification and softening systems, premium kitchen appliances and spaces designed for both gathering and retreat.

That combination matters: the home does not rely on a single dramatic feature. Its appeal comes from the relationship between daily function, privacy and a waterfront setting that can be experienced from morning through evening.

CURATED PHOTO STORY

More of 3 Willowbank Avenue, Without Turning the Page Into a Slideshow

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FLOOR PLANS

Understand the Flow Before the Showing

Floor plans are helpful for seeing how living, entertaining and private spaces connect. Measurements should always be independently verified where important.

EXPLORE + CONNECT

Go Deeper Into the Property and the Market

BUYER QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions