Team vanRahan's Listings 11 December 2025

3 Ann St, Havelock

In a quiet family neighbourhood, in the heart of the Village of Havelock, is an opportunity to become a homeowner at a price that you probably thought was no longer possible.

 

This is 3 Ann Street, and it’s your chance to live your wildest Pinterest before and after dreams.

This is a three-bedroom, two-storey home that still has a lot of its original century home charm and character.

There is one full bathroom on the upper level with a potential for a second full bathroom on the main floor that is already plumbed in.

Added value perks include; a metal roof, main floor laundry, an attached garage, and an extra-large, partially fenced corner lot.

This is an incredible opportunity to get into the Real Estate Market with a good-sized family home that just needs a bit of attention and elbow grease.

This is a pre-inspected property.

Our Blog 27 November 2025

The Psychology of Home Layouts: Why Some Floor Plans Just Feel Better

Have you ever walked into a Peterborough home and immediately felt calm – or the opposite? While paint colours, furniture, and finishes are important, most buyers are subconsciously reacting to the home layout itself

Key point: everyone experiences home layouts differently. A floor plan that feels open and energizing to one person might feel overwhelming or exposed to another. Your lifestyle, personality, and family dynamics all shape how a home “feels.” Understanding the way home layouts can make you feel can make all the difference when buying or selling a property. 

1. Flow Matters More Than Square Footage

A good home layout can make a space feel much larger than it is. Two homes can be the same size on paper, but the one with the better layout generally feels much larger. 

  • Logical circulation reduces stress
  • Clear sightlines can help people feel oriented and comfortable
  • Choppy floorplans (tight hallways, awkward corners) can make a home feel both chaotic and small. 

2. Entryways Set the Emotional Tone

The entryway is your first impression of a home. For some people, it is important to have an entryway/foyer that is separate from the rest of the home. 

  • Bright, open entries feel welcoming and organized
  • Cramped or dark foyers can trigger subtle tension, depending on the home. 

Seller Tip: Adding simple touches like benches, hooks, and lighting can make a home instantly inviting. 

3. Open Concept vs. Defined Rooms

Different layouts create different emotional experiences – what’s your preference?

  • Open Concept:
  • Social, connected, and energetic
  • Ideal for families who want sightlines to guests or kids
  • Can feel larger and more expansive

 

  • Defined Floor Plans
  • Cozy, private, and structured feel
  • Ideal for work, study, or relaxation
  • Reduces visual noise

4. Natural Light Shapes Mood

Layouts that allow sunlight to travel naturally through the home can make people in the home:

  • Happier
  • Less Stressed
  • More Productive

Buyer Tip: Look for layouts where multiple rooms get direct sunlight

5. Where the Kitchen is Matters More Than You Think

The kitchen is often the heart of the home. Its placement impacts the home’s energy: 

  • Central Kitchens: Social, Lively, Connected to main living areas
  • Back of house Kitchens: Calm, grounded, private
  • Detached or narrow kitchens: Can feel isolating unless balanced with other open sightlines, or lots of windows and natural light.

6. Private vs Public Zones

Homes feel more organized and restful when there is a clear distinction between:

  • Public Spaces: living rooms, dining, kitchen
  • Private Spaces: Bedrooms, bathrooms, offices

A well-planned layout avoids bedrooms next to noisy areas and reduces low-level discomfort. 

7. Nature-Focused Design and Layouts

Homes that connect with nature feel more peaceful. For this, look for layouts with: 

  • Views into greenery or backyards
  • Multiple windows for light and sightlines
  • Easy indoor-outdoor flow to patios, decks, or gardens

8. Emotional Cues in Floor Plans

Certain design features influence emotion subconsciously:

  • High ceilings = freedom and spaciousness
  • Low ceilings = coziness and intimacy
  • Symmetry = calm and order
  • Rounded corners or arches = softness and warmth
  • Long Hallways = tension or anticipation

9. Why some homes feel “Like You”

 A home layout that aligns with your lifestyle clicks instantly: 

  • Introverts = private spaces for retreat
  • Extroverts = open and connected areas
  • Families = Clustered bedrooms and functional mudrooms
  • Remote workers = dedicated workspace
  • Entertainers = seamless flow between kitchen, living, and dining areas

A well-designed home layout affects comfort, mood, and daily life. If a home feels right, it’s usually because the floor plan supports your lifestyle – even if you can’t explain why. 

Team vanRahan's Listings 29 October 2025

6 Village Crescent, Peterborough

It’s time to level up to maintenance free living in a park-like setting at Westview Village.

DETAILS: CLICK HERE

6 Village Crescent is a bright and sunny end-unit Bungalow in a vibrant community of garden-home style condos in the west end of Peterborough.

The main floor consists of an open concept kitchen, dining and living room area with a den that can double as a guest room or office and a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with a double sink vanity.

Additional conveniences and upgrades include another full bathroom and laundry on the main floor, hardwood flooring throughout the main living area, newer tile installed in the foyer, an attached garage, and a walkout to the newer composite deck and back yard.

The lower level has yet another guest bedroom, a half bathroom that is already plumbed-in for a shower and a cozy rec room area. There is plenty of storage as well as some unfinished space with yet untapped potential.

Westview Village is a quiet neighborhood with a strong sense of community in a beautiful natural setting with ponds, private trails, green space and a putting green.

This is a pre-inspected home.

To book a private showing, reach out to Ben or Catherine*

Ben vanVeen, Salesperson:

(705) 761-7127

ben@teamvanrahan.com

Catherine Hanrahan, Salesperson:

(705) 933-6218

catherine@teamvanrahan.com

*Not intended to solicit anyone currently under contract

Team vanRahan's Listings 7 October 2025

1309 Scollard Drive, Peterborough

Finally a home with enough space for your growing family, in a fantastic neightbourhood, backing onto a prestigious golf course!

DETAILS: CLICK HERE

1309 Scollard Drive has 5 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, a 2 car garage, and has had a number of recent updates and improvements.

The main floor is all about rooms to gather. There’s an updated eat-in kitchen overlooking the back yard and golf course, and a more formal dining room as well. In addition to the living room there is also a cozy family room with fireplace.

A rarity among larger homes in the area, all 5 bedrooms are located on the upper level, plus two full bathrooms including the primary ensuite.

The lower level is versatile with 2 rooms that could either be addiitonal bedrooms or office/recroom spaces. Plus there’s a ton of storage and a full bathroom on the lower level as well.

The showstopper is the backyard. Beautifully landscaped and leading right out to the Peterborough Golf and Country Club. This is also a great spot for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the off-season.

 

This is a pre-inspected home.

To book a private showing, reach out to Ben or Catherine*

Ben vanVeen, Salesperson:

(705) 761-7127

ben@teamvanrahan.com

Catherine Hanrahan, Salesperson:

(705) 933-6218

catherine@teamvanrahan.com

*Not intended to solicit anyone currently under contract

Team vanRahan's Listings 25 September 2025

8 Chalk Court, Port Hope

With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an attached garage, and a number of improvements throughout, this Port Hope home is buttoned up nicely on a tidy little cul-de-sac in a commuter friendly neighborhood.

DETAILS: CLICK HERE

There are a lot of great updates in this carpet-free home like a bright and modern galley kitchen with a waterfall countertop as well as a stylish wainscoting feature wall and a cosy fireplace in the living room. The laundry, conveniently is upstairs with the three bedrooms. A highlight of the primary is another custom millwork feature wall.

 

The lower level is practical and versatile with a two piece bath and the potential to move laundry back down. The back yard has a great deck and is fully fenced to keep kids and pets safe.

 

This is a pre-inspected home.

Team vanRahan's Listings 10 September 2025

2594 Farmcrest Avenue, Peterborough

Here’s an east end five bedroom, two bathroom bungalow with many updates that’s ready for you and yours to love.

DETAILS: CLICK HERE

This home sits on a large lot with a fully fenced back yard within walking distance to much of the best that Peterborough has to offer. Beavermead Park and Beach, the off-leash dog park, the shops and restaurants of East City, The Canadian Canoe Museum, and the Canal and Liftlocks.

From a family with kids and more on the way to empty nesters looking for the ease of a bungalow, this home offers flexibility with three bedrooms upstairs and two more in the lower level, with a full bathroom on each.

A bonus is the secret storeroom i the lower level. Only you will know it’s there!

With so much offered by this home and the area, this is truly a stay and play property.

 

This is a pre-inspected home.

 

To book a private showing, reach out to Ben or Catherine*

Ben vanVeen, Salesperson:

(705) 761-7127

ben@teamvanrahan.com

Catherine Hanrahan, Salesperson:

(705) 933-6218

catherine@teamvanrahan.com

*Not intended to solicit anyone currently under contract

Team vanRahan's Listings 3 September 2025

1243 7th Line, Selwyn

Welcome to the sweet spot of Selwyn township

DETAILS: CLICK HERE
15 minutes from downtown Peterborough, 8 minutes to the village of Lakefield, and 5 minutes from Bridgenorth, This is 1243 7th Line of Selwyn.
This characterful Tudor Style raised bungalow sits on an elegant two acres of serenity. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three family rooms, in addition to an eat in kitchen and formal dining room, your crew will have all the space they need to spend quality time together and quieter times apart.
Two lower level walkouts and a walkout from the kitchen to the deck and gazebo will draw you outside to the lush acreage of expertly designed and low maintenance perennial gardens, a water fountain and a wooded area with an enchanted secret path leading to a babbling creek.
The detached two car garage features an additional carport parking space and a greenhouse off the back. If you value gathering with loved ones, quiet spaces to reflect, room to grow, and outdoor living, this just might be the one for you.
This is a pre-inspected home. 

To book a private showing, reach out to Ben or Catherine*

Ben vanVeen, Salesperson:

(705) 761-7127

ben@teamvanrahan.com

Catherine Hanrahan, Salesperson:

(705) 933-6218

catherine@teamvanrahan.com

*Not intended to solicit anyone currently under contract

Team vanRahan's Listings 14 August 2025

0 Clark Line Road, Flinton

Escape the everyday at this charming five and a half acre piece of land with over 450 feet of frontage on the Skootamatta River just outside Flinton.

DETAILS: CLICK HERE

Most of the lot is high and dry with a nice level and low shoreline. Two sturdy off-grid bunkies and a deck with a gazebo, and a clean outhouse with a composting toilet offer the opportunity to comfortably enjoy this property recreationally.

 

The shoreline gives easy access to the river for swimming, floating, and canoeing, and with both sides of the river being part of this property, your view will never change. There is a driveway installed giving east access to both the waterfront and the bunkies. This retreat will have you and yours coming back for years to rest and relax.

Team vanRahan's Listings 1 August 2025

1087 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough

This north end three owner bungalow sits on a large lot backing onto the Parkway Trail in a quiet family-oriented neighbourhood.

DETAILS: CLICK HERE
This solidly-built home has seen many updates in the past few years, including but not limited to: 2022 – electrical panel, furnace, driveway, eavestroughs, main floor paint, many windows. 2023 – main floor bathroom, 2024 – new deck surface, 2025 – central A/C.
The renovated main floor is comprised of three bedrooms (one with a walkout to the back deck), eat-in kitchen, living room, and a four-piece bathroom.
The lower level is divided between a fabulous ’70s retro rec room and a utility storage room with a rough-in for a second bathroom.
There is laundry on both levels and this home could be a good fit for someone looking to install an in-law suite.
Outside, the fully fenced back yard is quite large with a good mix of shade and sun. There is also a large deck with a wheelchair ramp. Come see why this home is a perfect mix of renovated while leaving space for you to add your own personal look.
This is a pre-inspected home.

To book a private showing, reach out to Ben or Catherine*

Ben vanVeen, Salesperson:

(705) 761-7127

ben@teamvanrahan.com

Catherine Hanrahan, Salesperson:

(705) 933-6218

catherine@teamvanrahan.com

*Not intended to solicit anyone currently under contract

Team vanRahan's Listings 27 June 2025

1598 College Park Drive, Peterborough

This west end brick bungalow, with a unique and spacious layout, offers the convenience of main floor living in a coveted, quiet neighbourhood.

DETAILS: CLICK HERE

The main floor offers a mix of formal entertaining areas and cozy family spaces for relaxing with loved ones. The modern kitchen is bright with large west facing windows, clean lines, quality finishes, stainless steel appliances and a practical centre island.

The open concept design leads to a potential dine in. area with a walk-out to the back patio, and a family room or den with fireplace and even more windows overlooking the lush, private backyard.

Also on the main floor are three bedrooms, including a primary with ensuite with heated floors and a walk-in closet, and another full bathroom, also with heated floors.

Additional convenience features include a main floor laundry room and powder room tucked off the entrance from the double car garage. This mudroom area also has a large storage closet and pantry cupboard.

Follow the winding staircase to the lower level, which has an additional finished guest bedroom and a rough in for another bathroom.

Otherwise this floor is a blank slate ready to be finished to your specifications with potential for a media room, rec room, and even a 5th bedroom with ensuite.

The slightly curved driveway, meticulous landscaping and positioning of this home on College Park, overlooking Waddell Crescent, all give this home outstanding curb appeal and value. This is a property for people who enjoy their outdoor space as much as their indoor space.

This is a pre-inspected property.