Video Walkthrough — Old Airport Road, Glencoe

01 — Executive Overview

Set on five private acres along Old Airport Road in Glencoe, Ontario, this stately century home represents one of the most complete and versatile rural properties currently available in Southwestern Ontario real estate. Anchored by a grand, light-filled residence with wraparound porches and high ceilings, the estate includes an 8-stall horse barn, a full riding arena, a large Quonset hut with 20-amp power, a self-contained income suite, an above-ground pool, a productive fruit orchard, and approximately 2.5 acres of open pasture — all within a three-minute drive of Glencoe's full complement of everyday amenities.

Whether the priority is equestrian operations, multi-generational family living, short-term rental income, remote work in the countryside, or simply the rare combination of space, privacy, and town convenience, this property delivers each of those outcomes from a single address. For buyers navigating the London Ontario real estate market who want genuine rural acreage without sacrificing proximity to major corridors, Old Airport Road stands alone in its category.

02 — Key Property Metrics

03 — Property Highlights

From the road, the impression is immediate: a grand century home set well back from the street, framed by mature trees, with abundant parking and a commanding wraparound porch that signals the scale of what lies beyond the front door. Inside, the home delivers on that promise — high ceilings throughout, hardwood and engineered floors, and rooms oriented to capture natural light at every hour. The living and dining areas in particular draw the eye with their proportion and warmth, recently refinished to a high standard and flooded with south-facing light.

The kitchen is generous in both footprint and function, offering ample room for a large household and the flexibility to be updated to taste. The primary bedroom features dual closet configurations — a two-door closet and a separate sliding-door closet — along with hardwood floors and twin windows. All four upper bedrooms include two windows each, ensuring natural ventilation and light throughout. The home also includes mudroom, laundry, pantry, and utility spaces that support practical daily living at full scale. Home office accommodation is excellent, with fast fiber optic internet available at the property.

The self-contained suite on the ground floor — fully renovated by the current owner — functions as an independent granny flat or short-term rental unit. It includes a private bedroom, full bath, full kitchen with a large window, hallway with extensive closet storage, and its own dedicated deck. The unit has been successfully operated as an Airbnb and is serviced by the same high-speed internet connection as the main house.

• 8-stall horse barn with rear run, two dedicated tack and saddle storage rooms, and double end doors for full equipment access
• Riding arena with dirt floor — suitable for active equestrian training or large-scale covered equipment storage
• Quonset hut on cement floor with 20-amp electrical service — current owner stores 2 trailers, 4 boats, a truck, and a lawnmower with room remaining; ideal for kayaks, bikes, and seasonal equipment of all types
• Above-ground pool with attached deck — recently installed, fully operational for summer enjoyment
• Fruit orchard — crab apple, two apple trees, and one pear tree in established, productive condition
• Completed upgrades: attic insulation, refinished hardwood in living and dining rooms, new water lines, steel roof on porch, new flooring in multiple upper rooms
• Fiber optic internet available at the property — fully operational for remote or hybrid work
• 98-foot drilled well — a significant and reliable water infrastructure asset with updated lines
• Multiple porch configurations — wraparound porch, south-facing porch, and front porch for year-round outdoor living
• Mature trees and established landscaping including fruit trees that support a thriving bird population, naturally reducing the insect load in summer months

04 — Living in Glencoe — Southwest Middlesex, Ontario

Glencoe is a welcoming, well-serviced small community in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, situated approximately 40 kilometres east of Chatham and 40 kilometres southwest of London, Ontario. Residents of Glencoe enjoy a quality of daily life that is rarely matched in comparable rural Ontario markets: the town offers two grocery stores, a Tim Hortons, a pharmacy, a gas station, and an assortment of local retail including flower shops and clothing boutiques — all accessible within three minutes of Old Airport Road. Buyers who choose this area consistently remark on the convenience of having genuine town infrastructure immediately accessible while living in a quiet, fully rural setting.

Families will find both a public elementary school and a secondary school serving the Glencoe community, significantly reducing the daily logistics burden that often accompanies rural living elsewhere in Southwestern Ontario real estate. The social fabric of Glencoe is characterized by its openness to new residents and an active local club and community life that integrates newcomers readily.

The location performs exceptionally well for commuters and travellers. Highway 401 access is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from the property, and Highway 402 is reachable in roughly 20 minutes — positioning this address at a genuine midpoint between Toronto and Windsor along one of Canada's primary commercial corridors. Airbnb guests who have stayed at the property have described its location as among the finest between Toronto and Windsor for travellers on this route. Strathroy, with Walmart, Canadian Tire, and a full retail and service base, is 20 minutes away. A lake suitable for kayaking is approximately 30 minutes distant. London, Ontario — with its hospitals, universities, major shopping, and professional services — is a 40-minute drive.

The natural environment surrounding Old Airport Road adds measurably to the living experience. The property's mature tree cover supports a thriving bird population that naturally moderates insects during summer months — a detail noted consistently by both residents and Airbnb guests. Sunrises and sunsets across open pasture land are among the most cited qualities that distinguish this address from typical rural or exurban properties. Across all four seasons, the property is at its most striking in autumn, when the combination of mature trees, pasture light, and architectural character combine to an effect difficult to replicate elsewhere in this market.

05 — Is This the Right Home for You?

This property is designed — structurally and practically — for buyers whose requirements extend beyond what a standard rural listing can deliver. The equestrian buyer will find everything in place: eight stalls, a riding arena, open pasture, and a barn infrastructure that supports active operations without requiring immediate capital expenditure. The multi-generational family will appreciate the fully independent ground-floor suite alongside four upper bedrooms in a home that feels spacious and connected without sacrificing privacy between generations. The short-term rental investor has a proven income-producing unit with documented guest satisfaction and a geographic position on the 401 corridor that drives consistent demand.

Remote workers and hybrid professionals will find fiber optic internet, dedicated home office space, and a setting that makes working from home genuinely superior to any urban or suburban alternative at a comparable price point in Southwestern Ontario. For the buyer who simply wants to arrive somewhere and feel immediately that they have arrived — the scale, the light, the privacy, and the outdoor life this property supports across every season make Old Airport Road not simply a real estate decision, but a lasting lifestyle one.

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Your Listing Agents

Work With Ryan Hodge & Sandra Tavares

Ryan Hodge, Broker, and Sandra Tavares, Broker of Record, are London, Ontario Real Estate Brokers with more than 30 combined years of award-winning experience in residential, rural, and investment real estate across London, Ontario and Southwestern Ontario. Ryan is a RE/MAX Hall of Fame Member, a Business London 20 Under 40 Award recipient (2015), and the Founder of The Realty Firm Inc. — having personally overseen more than 10,000 transactions and 100+ homes sold per year. Sandra brings nearly 20 years of brokerage leadership, deep compliance expertise, and a people-first approach that consistently earns the confidence of buyers and sellers alike.

The Realty Firm Inc., Brokerage is home to 100+ licensed agents and has been consistently ranked among London's top independent brokerages by ITSO from 2018 through 2023 — with over 1,300 homes sold in a single year. When you work with Ryan Hodge and Sandra Tavares, you work with the team that knows this market at a level very few can match.

Ryan Hodge & Sandra Tavares | London, Ontario Real Estate Brokers
The Realty Firm Inc., Brokerage
(519) 601-1160  |  RyanandSandra.ca

07 — Buyer Questions & Answers