Expensive listing of the Week: $4,995,000 for a Kawartha Lakes property

Address: 3239 Sandy Point Rd E

Neighbourhood: Selwyn

Agent: Ross Halloran and Roger Kolbuc from Sotheby's International

Price: $4,995,000

Previously sold for: $425,000 in 1997

The place:

A 1.7-acre property in Young's Point, a two-hour drive outside of the GTA.

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The history

A rare, one of a kind lakefront luxury estate located in the desirable Clear/Stoney lake area near historic Lakefield College. Built without compromise, this Clear Lake waterfront residence features 6 bedroom/7 bath and approximately 10,000 square feet of finished living area plus a separate 2 bedroom boathouse with full kitchen, 3 piece bath and 2 large dry slips with marine railway. Interior design and furnishings selected and decorated by revered designer Katherine Newman. The hub of this lakeside estate is the main residence which is designed with a casual elegance and offers many custom furnishings included with the purchase. The estate also boasts a fenced tennis/sports court, large jungle gym play area for young children, an outdoor swimming pool with large built-in hot tub, an expansive composite dock and a built-in stone outdoor firepit for nightly family gatherings roasting `smores` at the shore.

By the numbers

• $4,995,000

• $21,000 in taxes (2015)

• 5000+ square feet

• 400 feet of waterfront

• 6 bedrooms

• 7 Bathrooms

• 10 years old

    

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

    

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.

    

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 Lake, a 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