This 3+1 bed three bath custom-built home or Muskoka off-water cottage exudes character from the moment you walk in with soaring cathedral pine ceilings & maple flooring throughout. Enjoy sounds from the nearby Muskoka River and walk to downtown Bracebridge. Custom woodwork & built-in cabinetry flow throughout. The great room boasts a natural gas fireplace, an open-concept entry to the kitchen/dining room with double doors to the backyard retreat. The generous room sizes, soaker jet tub, and natural light create an incredible sense of comfort and a relaxation in this architecturally thoughtful home. The home's upper level has a balcony accessed from the second bedroom, and a sizeable deck wraps around the back and side yards on the ground level. Off the main floor side entrance is a convenient main-floor laundry room adjacent to the entrance to the finished basement with above-ground windows. The lower level has a dinette kitchen, bedroom, & living room, perfect for additional guest space or an in-law suite. The property offers a stunning backyard oasis with beautiful landscaping, a new deck, a fire pit area, a rock waterfall, bunk, pergola & gazebo. Beautiful mature shade trees allow for a mix of sun and shade as you spend your weekends with a good book or friends. The guest house offers overflow sleeping space or a spacious studio with a large deck and pergola. An attached garage with direct in-home entry, is a bonus. The proximity to downtown, Hwy 118 East to Port Carling, Hwy 118 West to Hwy 11, and 2 minutes to downtown make it ideal for commuters. Kirby's Beach is nearby and maintained by the Town of Bracebridge. Upgrades include A/C 2021, eavestrough 2022, nest thermostat 2021, second-floor bathroom renovation 2022, paint, landscaping, sewage pump 2021, drainage tiles, s/s refrigerator, third full bathroom in the basement with a kitchenette, insulation, drywall, paint, door frames and doors 2023/2024. The deck was replaced in July 2024. Book your visit today!
