Jennifer Kelly Real Estate Salesperson
 
Ottawa and Rural Properties

Portland (Ontario, CA - K0G 1V0)
MLS® $2,500,000 Luxury Waterfront Retreat


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"Over 80 Acres"
 

Sutton Group-premier realty (2008) Ltd
Jennifer Kelly


Jennifer Kelly
 
Jennifer Kelly
Email Jennifer
 
Phone: 613-254-6580
Cell: 613-859-0100
Fax: 613-254-6581
 
Details

Address: 5000 Sherwood Road Type: Residential Style: Custom Post & Beam Bedrooms: 7 "plus seasonal boathouse" Bathrooms: 5 "Three full & one 2pc" Garage: Double, Detached "plus tractor shed" Size: 4,200 sq. ft. "main house & guest house" Lot Type: Irregular Lot Size:  80.94acres  310ft "310' water frontage" Year Built: 2008 Taxes: $6,226.00 (2010) MLS®: 807458
 
Description

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a unique 80 acre estate property in a quiet bay on Big Rideau Lake. The property has been in the same family for generations and has recently renewed and upgraded by the current owners and is currently being offered for sale.
This very private 80 acre retreat is nestled amongst beautiful mature trees on the crystal clear waters of quiet Murphy’s Bay on Big Rideau Lake. It hosts a spectacular 3,000 sq. ft. main house (built in 2008), a 1200 sq. ft. guest house, an annex, a boat house with a coveted sleepover, a 24x36 garage with a loft, a workshop, a stable with two box stalls, and paddocks. There are several decks for relaxing while enjoying the serenity, joined by beautiful stone and rustic log walkways. The very private waterfront on the spring fed deep water lake boasts a boathouse with plenty of dockage, a swim raft with a slide, and a mooring ball. The property is divided by Sherwood Road and each side has a separate role number. There are 5.94 acres of very private waterfront on Murphy’s Bay. There is also 75 acres of mixed forest across Sherwood Road. The land has extensive nature trails that can be enjoyed year round as well as over 4600’ of road frontage which offers both severance and subdivision potential, with Hydro available at both ends of the 75 acre parcel.
Please email the listing realtors directly for a detailed web brochure.
 
Highlights

Enter through the Great Blue Heron hand carved fine entrance (hand-hewn, mortis and tenon joined) wood door designed by a Master craftsman The property boasts one of the most spectacular wide angle views of Big Rideau Lake and islands.
The home is pure inspirational magic incorporating post and beam design, a richly textured blend of South American and Canadian architecture, handcrafted Mexican Saltillo tile flooring (heated A gorgeous open concept kitchen has French doors opening out to an expansive deck overlooking the lake
a professional gas range & griddle, a separate full fridge and freezer, microwave, three working bars, ceramic & copper sinks, & two sitting bars constructed out of Mapa burl & black walnut & copper The Great Room has 20' cathedral ceilings, an artistically designed floor to ceiling stone fireplace and huge windows overlooking the lake.
French doors open from the great room onto beautiful cedar decks that wrap around the water side on the house with a stone and log walkway to the water. The Master Bedroom also enjoys a gorgeous lake view with French doors opening onto a large deck
The master has an en-suite bathroom with an oversized tub, a stone shower, and a tile vanity with double sinks The Master En-suite bathroom and the guest bedroom open to the pool room which hosts an infrared cedar sauna and a heated "Endless Pool."
The pool functions as a giant hot tub with powerful Jacuzzi jets, a swimming pool with waves for the kids to play, or a lap-pool (with controls to moderate the strength of the current). Endless pools have a unique patented cover that eliminate evaporation and the humidity issues that can be associated with indoor pools.
The unique cedar log and black walnut staircase extends from the Great Room into the large loft The loft boasts views into the Great Room on one side, the poolroom on the other, with windows overlooking the lake and surrounding property
The sunroom is adjacent to the kitchen with windows overlooking the lake and the decks, and a large round window positioned in the gable end of the cathedral ceiling to allow for maximum sunlight. There is a 13'x25' screened porch off the sunroom that is perfect retreat for summer evenings and offers the opportunity of extending the season well into the fall.
There is a sheltered area with a large fire pit that can host groups for evening campfires. The Main House was constructed in 2008 and includes top of the line Anderson windows and doors with a transferable 20 year warranty
The floors, domestic hot water and the pool in the main house are heated by an Energy Star compliant high efficiency propane boiler Heat is complimented by a high efficiency, EPA certified, Napolean NZ6000 Wood Burning Fireplace with an impressive 36”x24” door opening and a 440cfm air circulating blower
A completely private, and self-contained 1200 sq. ft. building, the guest house also offers a beautiful view of the lake. The guest cottage was recently renovated with all new windows, kitchen, bathroom, steel roof, and tastefully decorated with hardwood floors throughout.
The guest house has four bedrooms (sleeps 8 comfortably), one bathroom, a Vermont castings woodstove, laundry room, all new appliances, fire-pit, deck and a hot tub overlooking the lake. The guest house has four bedrooms (sleeps 8 comfortably), one bathroom, a Vermont castings woodstove, laundry room, all new appliances, fire-pit, deck and a hot tub overlooking the lake.
The guest house enjoys a separate private dock suitable for most reasonably sized boats. . It has a separate well and septic, a HRV as well as a 200 Amp electrical entrance At water's edge is the two story boathouse with a coveted sleepover. There is a railroad from the lower level into the water allowing for a boat to be stored "high and dry".
The upper level of the boathouse has both a deck facing out over the lake as well as an enclosed sleeping area (10x24) with windows on both sides. At water's edge, in the Pump house is a washroom with a composting toilet.
The waterfront can be accessed by foot along the beautiful stone and log walkway from the main house. There is also a road providing easy access directly to the lake. Directly beside the main house, the 16x20 annex is fully insulated and has a bay window overlooking the lake. It is ideal for additional sleeping quarters, a games room, or a private office
A completely separate 2 story garage is steps away from the main house. The 24x36 garage has a two car bay with workshop and a separate office on the main floor, as well as a loft with large windows. The garage ground level is insulated and has both electric heat and a pellet stove. It has a 100 Amp electrical panel.
The 24x12 tool shed has a 16' workbench along one side, shelves along the other and it is large double doors allow enough room to store a tractor. The stable has two box stalls and a tack/feed room. The stall doors exit into approximately two acres of paddocks with modular fencing that can be easily joined or separated depending on your needs
There is a 24'x32' "Coverall" type of building for storing your summer toys in the winter and your winter toys in the summer.

Features
Interior Features
 Fireplace  Hardwood Floors  Laundry Room
 Sauna  Vaulted Ceiling
Heating
 Propane  Radiant
Exterior Finish
 Wood
Sewer/Water Systems
 Septic  Well
Roof
 Metal
Lot Features
 Boat Facilities  Deck  Front Porch
 Horse Facilities  Landscaped  Lawn
 Shed  Swimming Pool  Trees / Shrubs
View
 Lake  Panoramic  Water View
 Woods
Extra Features
 Air Purifier  Cable Available  Dock Available
 High Speed Internet Available  Storage
Cooling
 Central Air
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Information is deemed to be correct but not guaranteed.