Exclusively available from Maggie Tomlinson - Chestnut Park Real Estate for $2,995,000
On the west-facing shore of coveted Lake Muskoka sits an example of timeless Muskoka charm so warm and welcoming you’d be forgiven for walking in the door and feeling like you’ve lived there your whole life.
It’s not just that it ticks all the boxes on the typical Muskoka cottage wish-list. It’s that it ticks them with such unmistakable style.
For Chestnut Park broker Maggie Tomlinson it isn’t every day that a property like this comes along, especially on one of Muskoka’s “Big Three” lakes. “You really have everything here that most people look to incorporate when they build from the ground up,” says Maggie, “but with the benefit of being situated in a mature setting with established landscaping, and that’s a huge bonus.”
A screened terrace wraps almost all the way around the cottage, adding significant square footage to the living space and providing a delightful place to sit and enjoy the fresh air.
Nestled among the trees on over two acres, the cottage enjoys a miles-long view across the lake and a southwestern exposure, meaning lots of sunshine but also plenty of pleasing shade. Arriving via a long, paved driveway at the courtyard, guests will be impressed by the carefully landscaped lawn and delightful stone walkway leading up to the cottage, which is postcard pretty with classic dormers, a screened terrace, and a board-and-batten exterior.
“This property delivers on the promise of Muskoka.”
With timber frame construction by Normerica Post & Beam, natural wood warms every inch of the 2700-square-foot cottage. Open the front door into the foyer and you are immediately greeted by a soaring vaulted ceiling and a stunning view of the lake. Step into the great room, where stacked windows and a floor-to-ceiling hand-hewn granite Rumford fireplace compete spectacularly for your attention. Just off the great room, a craftsman-style kitchen with independent island and built-in Subzero appliances boasts a view of raised flower, vegetable, and herb gardens beyond the window. The kitchen flows into a large dining room overlooking the lake with seating for 10 to 12.
Past the great room in the other direction, the master bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom offers the pleasures of privacy in its own wing with separate screened terrace Muskoka room.
On the upper level, a grand catwalk is the ultimate spot from which to enjoy the craftsmanship of the vaulted timber frame ceiling. Joining two dormer bedrooms on either end of the cottage, the catwalk overlooks the main-floor living spaces and enjoys a long lake view via the high windows of the great room.
Guests, too, are treated in luxurious style in additional quarters located over the courtyard garage. Built to complement the main cottage, with dormers and board-and-batten cladding, the guest quarters include two bedrooms and an open living space with built-in bar, conversation areas, and a billiards table.
Undoubtedly one of the cottage’s most striking features is the screened-in terrace that wraps around three sides of the building. Promising insect-free fresh air day or night, it effectively extends the usable space of the cottage by hundreds of square feet. Perfect for socializing and games play, the terrace, attractively styled with inset recessed lighting, separate seating areas, and a tongue-and-groove ceiling, allows for larger gatherings, even in rainy weather.
By the lake, gently sloping land gives way to 70 feet of soft beach, perfect for young children. A dock extends to deeper water and a covered boat port with cable lifts. Steps from the beach, a granite flagstone patio with firepit makes for an additional gathering area and the perfect place to sit in the sun and watch the kids swim.
For Maggie, it’s a certainty that this cottage will soon find its family. “This is the dream for so many people,” she says, “and that’s a powerful thing. This property delivers on the promise of Muskoka.”
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110 Medora Street, Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0 - 705.765.6878 ext 240
