Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Listing of the week

Listing of the Week: $1,340,000 for a Kawartha Lakes cottage 

Address: 8 Fire Route 286 
Neighbourhood: Cavendish 
Agent: Michelle Stevens, Re/Max Eastern Realty
Price: $1,340,000
Previously sold for: $154,000, in 1998
The place:
A 102 x 341 property on Catchacoma Lake, a two-hour drive outside of the GTA.

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The overview

Catchacoma Lake. Incredible 4 season, 4 bedroom cottage that satisfies all of the wants of a recreational property; 102 feet of prime frontage with both deep and wade in shoreline, fabulous open lake view and exceptional privacy on a mature, well treed lot. Beautifully appointed 2652 sq ft Confederation Log cottage with high ceilings, exposed log interior, stunning stone fireplace and wood floors to enhance the natural cottage feel. Fabulous open concept plan with walk out from kitchen and dining area to a lakeside deck; this beautifully designed and built cottage takes full advantage of the fantastic view. Full, unspoiled basement with high ceilings, lake facing windows and walkout to lakeside stone patio. Stunning cantilevered 2 storey boathouse with wrap around deck, wood burning sauna and custom railing and bridge by local craftsman. Part of the very desirable 7 Catchacoma-Mississagua Lakes chain. Adjacent 102 ft Vacant Lot also for sale.


By the numbers

• $7612 in taxes (2016)
• 2.500-3,000 square feet
• 102 feet of waterfront
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathroom



    

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Cottage of the week: Stoney Lake cottage for $1,650,000

Cottage of the Week: $1,650,000 for a Kawartha Lakes cottage on Stoney Lake

Address: 41 Hull's Rd
Neighbourhood: Lakefield
Agent: Fran Allen, Royal LePage Frank
Price: $1650000

The place:
A 2-acre property on Stoney Lake, a two-hour drive outside of the GTA.

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The Property

Entertain family & friends at this architecturally designed estate with 275’ of clean shoreline offering sunsets & dotted island views. Set back from the road with space for a 3 hole pitch & putt golf green, this beautifully furnished turnkey residence provides over 7000 sq ft of premium living on 2 levels & includes antiques from Mainland China. An impressive drive-thru portico provides shelter & privacy, linking a triple garage to this contemporary 4 bed, 6 bath bungalow. This distinctive Stoney Lake lifestyle includes a double wet slip 32’ x 28’ boathouse, boatlift & Glastron powerboat for direct access to Trent Severn Waterway & Kawartha Lakes fishing. The sleek gourmet kitchen includes superior appliances. An extravagant master wing includes a Japanese soaker tub, multi-jet shower & lounge area. A stylish curved staircase leads to a billiard room, gym & first class studio with exterior access. Near Wildfire Golf Club & Lakefield College School.
By the numbers


• $10478 in taxes (2015)
• Approx 3500-5000 square feet
• 275 feet of waterfront
• 4 bedrooms
• 5/1 bathroom
• 1  kitchen

Inclusions




Central Vac, Dishwasher, Dock, Dryer, Garage Door Equip, Hot Tub, Light Fixture(s), Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove / washer, custom window covering, Wolf Appliances, foyer chandelier, dining room chandelier, mirrors in bathrooms, cubby CVac, 12K hot tub, boat lift, steam oven.


    

Monday, July 25, 2016

Ennismore Listing of the Week

Ennismore of the Week: $559,900 for a Ennismore waterfront home on quiet street 


Address: 1196 Nuforest Dr
Neighbourhood: Ennismore
Agent: Brad Sinclair and Adam Simmonds Flatrate Realty
Price: $559,900
Previously sold for: Built by current owner
The place:
A 103 x Irreg lot, Chemong Lakea two-hour drive outside of the GTA.

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The property:
Immaculate waterfront living featuring a full time home built for all seasons. This home has nice curb appeal with landscape armour stone entrance, front living room has gas fireplace with built-in oak cabinetry floor to ceiling, their is gleaming new oak hardwood flooring throughout the living and dining room (looking onto the lake) eat-in oak kitchen with built-in appliances and walk out to newer Trex decking with crisp white aluminum railing system, this floor has main floor laundry and an extra den/office/guest room with 2nd gas fireplace all looking out to the lake, upstairs has been extensively updated with all new oak hardwood, trim, casement, baseboard, doors, hardware, paint, new 4pc bath with double granite vanity and new fixtures, down hall are 4 nice sized bedrooms all with new hardwood flooring and nice views of the lake, this home has attached garage/work shop and detached boat house with newer garage door and ample power to putter with. Enjoy 103` of frontage.

Big selling point

Waterfront property on quiet bay on Chemong Lake

By the numbers

• $559,900
• $4486 in taxes (2016)
• 1,400-1600 square feet range
• 103 feet of waterfront
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathroom
• approx 41-45 years old


    

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Listing of the week: $879,000 for a gorgeous farm in North Kawartha





Listing of the week: $879,000 for a gorgeous farm in North Kawartha

Address: 118 Northeys Bay Rd
Neighbourhood: Woodview
Listing Office: Re/Max Eastern
Price: $879,000
Previously sold for: $130,000 in 2005 (current owner built home)
The place:
A 118-acre property in North Kawartha a two-hour drive outside of the GTA.

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The Home


The property
Kitchen
Sunroom

The overview
Drive down the tree lined drive, you will view the stunning custom built home on 118 acres of fields, hardwood bush with groomed trails for year round use. This home features in-floor heating, and cost efficient outdoor wood furnace. Enjoy the spacious foyer to welcome Guests into your home. Open concept main floor with wood burning fireplace, and walkout to screened-in porch to sit and enjoy the day or sound of the frogs in the two seasonal ponds. Walk up the wide staircase to the second level, bright and airy with large window to view the outdoors. Large master suite with walk-in closet, and ensuite with a great claw-foot soaker tub. Two additional bedrooms round out this floor with a walk-through to living space above the amazing triple car, insulated and heated garage - The perfect place for men and their hobbies. Several other outbuildings, an older single car garage, a pole barn for the horses, and a small barn styled building.

By the numbers

• $879,900
• $4793 in taxes (2016)
• 118 acres
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 1  kitchen
• 3 Car garage

Inclusions

Carbon Monoxide Detector, Ceiling Fan(s), Dryer, Garage Door Equip, Light Fixture(s), Microwave, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Stove, Washer / Satellite dish, storage shed
    

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