Surreal Estate: $2.9 million for a log cabin hidden in the forested hills of King Township

Location: King Township Price: $2,890,000 Size: 2,669 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Real estate agents: Khalen Meredith and Kim Nichols, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

The Place

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom wooden wonder in rural King, this home sits on a 10-acre plot overlooking a scenic ridge, with ravines on either side providing total privacy. It also comes with fields of farmland and is a short drive from many trails, golf courses, equestrian properties and independent schools.

The History

This residence was originally built in the 1830s, about 80 kilometres northwest of its current site. In 1969, it was painstakingly, log by log, moved and reassembled. Over the decades, various former owners brought upgrades: a massive two-storey addition, an open-concept kitchen, heated hickory and oak floors, spa-like amenities, a double-door garage, and ample storage space. The current owners have taken great care of the house, even flying in Finnish specialists to perform inspections and maintenance on the ancient timber.

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The Tour

Here’s the place in all its glory: a kooky mix of old and new.

Its façade almost suggests there’s a living museum inside.

Brazilian slate floors pleasantly contrast the reclaimed wood surfaces in the foyer.

Here’s the dining room, accented by a bay window, ancient beams and a reclaimed table.

Moving along highlights the living room, which comes bathed in light from its large windows. The standout feature, however, is the oversized fireplace with a built-in bread oven.

Now for the kitchen. In the foreground: a jumbo breakfast nook that could easily do double duty for dinner.

The kitchen is equipped with soapstone counters, storage galore, new appliances and a funky-tiled backsplash.

Heading upstairs highlights the chapel-like main suite, which comes with a walk-in closet plus an ensuite bathroom.

This is that bathroom. Clearly, the current owners opted for a contemporary reprieve from the home’s heritage vibes.

All three of the secondary bedrooms have closet space and beautiful nature views.

This space is currently set up as an office, but it could easily be converted into a library, a rec room or another bedroom.

The last stop on this floor is this bathroom with a giant sky-lit soaker tub.

Downstairs, residents will find this Scandinavian-looking sauna.

There’s also a guest bedroom in the basement.

Down the hall is a family room of sorts, complete with its own fireplace, entertainment station and exit to the backyard.

Through that door is the property’s backyard haven, with a hot tub, a pool and lounges all over.

The view from the main house is ideal for taking in the forest, which comes with serene trails.

Lastly, here’s a bird’s eye shot showcasing the estate’s secluded 10 acres. Those two patches of farmland are designed for small-scale cultivation of produce or flowers.

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