1825 South Portage Road Lake of Bays, Huntsville , ON, Canada

Privacy, location, views & accommodations coupled with over 300' of sandy, private beach & Lake of Bays’ clear water plus 11+ acres of woods, lawns & terraced perennial gardens round out this offering. Hone your short game or stage a kid’s soccer match on the gently-sloping lawns with all-day sunshine & long easterly lake-views. Great location: minutes to Bigwin Golf or the amenities of Huntsville. The traditional, 4 season main cottage was extensively renovated in the late 90’s & features a circular drive with ample parking, glorious perennial gardens & numerous out-buildings. Enter through a spacious foyer to this stunning large, traditional cottage with pine walls & maple floors from wood milled from the property. This generous family compound exudes classic "Muskoka" and sings generations of Cottage memories! The efficient design totals over 5,500 sqft of living space on 3 levels featuring 6 bdrms & 3.5 baths, with plenty of room for extended family and guests to congregate in the massive living room and adjoining veranda. From the century-old granite fireplace, adjacent den, convenient kitchen and nearby laundry/mudroom this "one-of-a-kind" property has been designed to entertain! The screened “Muskoka Room” enjoys large dining & relaxing areas, perfect for reading, chatting or just gazing out to the lawns & lake. The main floor Master has a full ensuite & sitting area with stone fireplace & stunning views of the lake. Upstairs is a cozy den with 5 spacious family bdrms sharing 2 full baths. The lower level offers storage & an 800 sqft family room. The lovely views of the lawns and lake are also shared by a charming, winterized guest cottage. At almost 1,600 sqft, guests can enjoy 2 large bdrms, two f/p, full bath, sunny kitchen/dining room & a large living room opening onto an expansive deck. A fabulous private beachfront & 2-slip BH with party-sized decking complete this offering. This rare family compound is an idyllic spot to celebrate Cottage Life!