Saunders & Saxton

06/17/2026

Keep or Paint?

🅰️ Painted
🅱️ Original Gumwood

Which would you choose?

Before paint became the trend, many Oakville homes featured beautifully crafted gumwood trim, doors, and millwork. Known for its fine grain, warm colour, and exceptional craftsmanship, gumwood was often stained to showcase its natural beauty rather than hidden beneath paint.

A defining feature of many homes built between 1910 and 1940, gumwood added richness, warmth, and architectural character to entryways, staircases, dining rooms, and living spaces. More than a century later, many of these original details remain—a testament to the quality of the craftsmanship of the era.

Today, homeowners often face a design decision: preserve the original woodwork or paint it for a lighter, more contemporary look.

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06/17/2026

Not every luxury comes with a price tag.
Sometimes it's a quiet walk beneath the trees. A coffee by the water. A gazebo tucked among the gardens. A view that changes with every season, but never gets old. This is the rhythm of life at 5188 Lakeshore Road.

06/14/2026

The kind of home that doesn't need much explaining. Bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully updated throughout, with spaces that feel just as good on a busy Tuesday as they do when friends gather on the weekend. From the renovated kitchen and cozy family room to the private backyard and finished lower level, every update was made with everyday living in mind. Comfortable, functional, and effortlessly stylish. Congratulations to our clients on a successful sale, and to the buyers who will soon get to call this special Westmount home their own.

06/03/2026

Life feels a little different by the lake. ✨ Set within an intimate waterfront building, this beautifully updated condo offers a quieter, more comfortable way of living — where morning walks along the water, peaceful views, and a welcoming sense of community become part of your everyday routine. At the heart of the home, the bright white kitchen feels both timeless and inviting, with generous prep space, a breakfast bar for casual mornings, and an open layout designed for easy everyday living and effortless entertaining. Warm, comfortable, and beautifully uncomplicated — this is lakeside condo living at its best.

05/28/2026

This 3 bedroom semi in Westmount has been renovated top to bottom. Beautiful new flooring, updated kitchen and baths, finished basement and fully fenced yard with patio.

05/19/2026

Thoughtful updates, warm natural light, and spaces designed for real life. This Westmount semi blends comfort and function with a refined, move-in ready feel — from the renovated kitchen and cozy living spaces to the beautifully finished primary ensuite and versatile lower level.

05/19/2026

This beautifully updated semi-detached home is located in Oakville's Westmount neighbourhood. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and stylish updates throughout, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort and functionality. The bright main floor features updated flooring, a cozy gas fireplace, and a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. The dining area walks out to a fully fenced backyard with an interlock patio - ideal for summer entertaining, kids, or relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, new flooring carries throughout the upper level, which offers three spacious bedrooms, including a generous primary retreat complete with a stunning renovated ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Nicely updated bathrooms throughout add to the home's modern appeal. The finished basement adds extra living space with a large recreation room and an additional full bathroom, perfect for a home office, gym, media room, or guest area.Additional highlights include a 1.5-car garage plus ample driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles.Conveniently located close to parks, schools, shopping, trails, and commuter routes, this turnkey home is a fantastic opportunity for families, first-time buyers, or downsizers looking for stylish, low-maintenance living in Oakville.

05/17/2026

Where sunsets stretch longer, mornings start slower, and every arrival feels like an escape.
Introducing 1 A764 Island, Bayfield Inlet.
A rare turn-key Georgian Bay retreat.

05/17/2026

04/05/2026

Easter wishes from our family to yours. May this special time of year bring you peace, joy, and the simple pleasures of the spring season. 🌸