Cottage of the Week: $720,000 for a modern escape on the banks of the Muskoka River
Cottage of the Week: $720,000 for a modern escape on the banks of the Muskoka River
Address: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue
Neighbourhood: Huntsville, Ontario
Agent: Andrew Bulloch, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $719,000
The Place: A bright, modern cottage built five years ago on the banks of the Muskoka River near Huntsville.
Bragging Rights: Thanks to Altius, a Liberty Village-based architecture firm that specializes in homes that blend into their natural settings, this cottage has several green features, including passive solar heating, natural ventilation and scores of reclaimed and recycled materials.
Big Selling Point: The modern and airy design proves that a cottage doesn’t have to have wood paneling and a dead moose on the wall.
Possible Deal Breaker: The house is on a river, not a lake, which helps to explain the relatively low price tag. However, two major lakes, Mary and Fairy are both a quick boat ride away.
By the Numbers:
• 2,200 square feet
• $719,000
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 1 garage workshop
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- In addition to the main house, the property also has a a separate garage and studio with two sides that can slide open
- Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue
- Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue
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- The exterior is made of natural wood and black siding, with large roof overhangs that provide shade during the summer
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- Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue
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- The front entry opens into a large living room with a contemporary fireplace and glass doors that open to the back terrace
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- Living room and terrace, main level
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- The kitchen has a breakfast bar with room for three and a large dining area
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- Kitchen, main level
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- Kitchen, main level
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- A reading area between the dining room and living room
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- The main floor also contains a large den, a mudroom, a bathroom and a guest bedroom
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- Bedroom, main level
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- The second floor contains two more bedrooms, each with its own bathroom
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- Bedroom two, second level
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- Bedroom three, second level
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- Back terrace
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- River bank and dock
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Neighbourhood: Huntsville, Ontario
Agent: Andrew Bulloch, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $719,000
The Place: A bright, modern cottage built five years ago on the banks of the Muskoka River near Huntsville.
Bragging Rights: Thanks to Altius, a Liberty Village-based architecture firm that specializes in homes that blend into their natural settings, this cottage has several green features, including passive solar heating, natural ventilation and scores of reclaimed and recycled materials.
Big Selling Point: The modern and airy design proves that a cottage doesn’t have to have wood paneling and a dead moose on the wall.
Possible Deal Breaker: The house is on a river, not a lake, which helps to explain the relatively low price tag. However, two major lakes, Mary and Fairy are both a quick boat ride away.
By the Numbers:
• 2,200 square feet
• $719,000
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 1 garage workshop
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