Listing of the Day
Location: Ontario, Canada Price: C$10,471,354 (US$8,094,739)
Even the most die-hard city slicker might have a hard time resisting the urge to hightail it to Canada's 11-acre Bass Island after seeing this architecturally impressive waterfront home located on Ontario's peaceful Lake Muskoka.
Confidently called an "art piece" by agent Storey Badger of Sotheby's International Realty, the main building fuses charming rustic wood with modern elements, all of which were globally sourced and make for a pretty impressive vacation home—and one that's never even been lived in.
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The seller, who asked to remain anonymous, has owned the island since 2008, completed work on the home and two-bedroom guesthouse last year, and admits he never even got a chance to enjoy it, thanks to the fact that his family unexpectedly had to move overseas.
The sheer privacy was the owners' initial attraction, and he said that while both the island and the building are full of charming details, his favorite two details are the upper deck, complete with a fireplace and amazing waterfront views, and the 1,200-square-foot spa area on the lower level, which has a pool, a hot tub, a Finnish dry sauna, a Turkish steam room and a dunk tank with recirculating water from the lake.
Still, if a new buyer wanted to rethink the layout, Mr. Badger says the property has tremendous possibilities for redevelopment, thanks to its expansive acreage.
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"The island can further be developed into a total of five building lots. This would enable the buyer to create the ultimate family compound with multiple buildings and boathouses. The opportunities are endless," he said.
As for who might get the most of the home, the owner says he envisions "someone from out of the country looking to enjoy everything Muskoka has to offer—it's the most amazing place on earth."
The Stats
The 8,500-square-foot estate sits on the 11-acre island and includes six bedrooms, four full baths, and two partial bathrooms.
Amenities
The home is packed with Bosch and Electrolux appliances, including two fridges, one freezer, two cooktops, and a double-wall oven. Each room has individual digital-touch-screen thermostat panels and the temperature can be regulated remotely from your phone. In the spa, features include handmade heated-marble benches and heated-stone flooring.
The Area
Though Bass Island is the utmost in privacy, it’s located just two hours from the Toronto International airport by car or 30 minutes by float plane or helicopter. Bass Island is located on beautiful Lake Muskoka.
Listing agent: Storey Badger, Sotheby’s International Realty
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