Cottage of the Week: $3.5 million for five bedrooms and a Huntsville sunset view
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Address: 518 Springfield Road
Agent: Blayne Hutchins , Century 21 Cottage Country Realty. Inc., Brokerage, Huntsville
Price: $3,499,000
The Place: A large, five-bedroom family cottage on a sprawling green lot on Fairy Lake.
Bragging Rights: Built in 2009, this cottage has a classic Muskoka-style design, complete with timber frame and reclaimed hemlock floors. The nod to tradition only goes so far, though: the open-concept layout is completely modern.
Big Selling Point: The property has 350 feet of west-facing exposure, which, aside from giving the owners an expansive view of the lake, also ensures that the house is bathed in sunset light in the evenings.
Possible Deal Breaker: The asking price for this large chunk of land doesn’t include the cost of the riding mower and team of landscapers the owner will need to keep it all in check.
By The Numbers:
• $3,499,000
• $11,668 in property taxes (2013)
• 6,500 square feet
• 350 feet of water frontage
• 8 bathrooms
• 5 bedrooms
• 3 acres of land
• 3 parking spaces
• 2 stone fireplaces
• 1 sand volleyball court
• 1 boathouse
277828 The house looks west over Fairy Lake, so spectacular sunsets are virtually assured Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-1.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-1/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-1 0 0
277829 And here's a view of the house from the other side Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-2.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-2/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-2 0 0
277830 There's even a house for the owner's boats. Such luxury Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-3.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-3/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-3 0 0
277831 The family room has a stone fireplace Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-4.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-4/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-4 0 0
277832 A better view of the fireplace Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-5.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-5/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-5 0 0
277833 The modern layout links the living, dining and kitchen areas into a continuous space Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-6.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-6/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-6 0 0
277834 A closer look at the dining area Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-7.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-7/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-7 0 0
277835 And here's the kitchen. Fancy backsplash and granite countertops, naturally Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-8.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-8/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-8 0 0
277836 The master bedroom is on the main floor of the house Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-9.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-9/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-9 0 0
277837 And here's the master bedroom's en suite washroom, with a double vanity Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-10.jpg 1000 1506 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-10/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-10 0 0
277838 The master en suite also has this soaker tub Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-11.jpg 1000 1506 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-11/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-11 0 0
277839 And this is one of two smaller bedrooms on the second floor of the house (there are also two on the lower level) Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road Cottage of the Week: 518 Springfield Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-12.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-12/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-518-springfield-road-12 0 0
Only 3.5 Million? Cheap…..