Cottage of the Week: $640,000 for a Huntsville cottage with a modern interior and a river in the backyard
Address: 3471 Ravenscliffe Road
Neighbourhood: Huntsville
Agent: Kayley Spalding, Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate, Brokerage
Price: $639,900
The Place: A three-bedroom, three-bathroom farmhouse on a seven-acre plot of land along a meandering river in Huntsville. Fox Lake is a quick canoe ride away.
The History: The cottage has been owned by just three families since being built in 1905. It still has its original baseboards and doors, but there are plenty of modern touches left over from a round of renovations that began in 2006, including the new master suite in what used to be the attic and the concrete floors on the main level.
Big Selling Point: The glass walls of the living room open onto an expansive backyard. The buyer can expect a panoply of colour come fall, when the leaves change.
Possible Deal Breaker: The half wall in the master bedroom’s bathroom offers a semblance of privacy, but couples will have to be very comfortable with each other to feel at ease using the facilities.
By the Numbers:
• $639,900
• 100 years old
• 6.9 acres
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 1 river
• 1 weird master bathroom
317921 The cottage was built in 1905, and has been owned by just three families since then. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-1/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-1 0 0
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317922 A wide porch has room for probably a couple dozen Muskoka chairs. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-2-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-2.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-2/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-2 0 0
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317923 The owners poured concrete over the hardwood flooring on the main level to give the interior a clean, modern look. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-3-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-3.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-3/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-3 0 0
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317924 The kitchen has all-new surfaces and appliances. The countertops are concrete and stainless steel and the cabinetry is oak. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-4-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-4.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-4/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-4 0 0
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317925 Here's how the main living area flows together. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-5-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-5.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-5/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-5 0 0
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317926 The dining area easily seats eight. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-6-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-6.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-6/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-6 0 0
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317927 And here's the family room. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-7-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-7.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-7/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-7 0 0
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317928 There are three bedrooms on the second floor of the house. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-8-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-8.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-8/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-8 0 0
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317929 The bathtub dinosaur is probably not included with the house, sadly. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-9-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-9.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-9/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-9 0 0
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317930 Here's one bedroom. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-10/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-10 0 0
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317931 More houses should be staged with <em>Star Wars</em> toys. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-11.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-11/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-11 0 0
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317932 And here's the last of the second-floor bedrooms. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-12.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-12/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-12 0 0
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317933 The owners turned the house's attic into a third-storey master retreat. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-13.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-13/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-13 0 0
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317934 Wait, you wanted a <em>door</em> on your bathroom? Preposterous. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-14.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-14/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-14 0 0
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317935 This office is on the lower level. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-15-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-15.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-15/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-15 0 0
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317936 Also on the lower level: a padded playroom, presumably for the owner of all those plastic spaceships. (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-16-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-16.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-16/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-16 0 0
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317937 A river runs through it. (By "it," we mean the backyard.) (Image: Mark Reeder) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-17-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-17.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-17/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-3471-ravenscliffe-road-17 0 0
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The concrete floors seem waaaaay too cold for this farm house! The master bathroom/bedroom combo doesn’t do it for me at all. It looks to me like all of the charm has been scrubbed from this place. The hardwood floors on the second level look like the only thing left.