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September 2008

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muskok a water front

Lake Rosseau 700+ feet
$3,295,000
Unsurpassed privacy & magnificent long lake views in this
Glenavy Point area property. Develop your dream waterfront
estate! Sandy shallow cove & rocky point surrounded by deep
water. Recently approved for severance into two 303 ft straight-
line lots..
PAU L H E E N A N * / L I N DA R AT K OV S K Y *
416 - 2 5 8 - 2 4 2 4 / 7 0 5 - 7 0 6 - 19 4 4
South Lake Rosseau Central Lake Joseph
$2,150,000. $1,950,000
Rare opportunity seldom offered 610 ft/6.5 ac. point located in Charming 4+ bedroom cottage, screened Muskoka room,
exclusive southern Lk Rosseau/Ferndale Rd locale. Amazing stone FP, hardwood flooring. Brand new 4-seasons guest
sunsets, open vistas, island dotted views, majestic pines & cottage w/attached garage. Boathouse with upper level
granite outcroppings, outstanding privacy. Charming cottage, games room. Deep water at the dock, shallow sandy cove and
BH & garage. beach. Perfect for the whole family.
JACK JANSSEN* D O N E VA N S *
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North Lake Joseph Gorgeous View - Lake Rosseau Turn-key on Lake Rosseau
$1,675,000 $1,295,000 $1,249,000
Private, gentle sloping property with 270 ft frontage, 5 Custom built, year round cottage/home with large Muskoka Extensively renovated winterized cottage. Fully furnished.
bedrooms, 3 baths, 3-car garage, 2 slip boathouse, 2 room, custom pine kitchen & lakeside decking. Very private Front wall of glass captures the outstanding lake vista.
fireplaces; 1 wood, 1 propane. Easy access to Hwy. 400, shoreline with deeper water. Level to gentle sloping land with Spacious wrap around deck. Large 2 slip boathouse with
Parry Sound Airport or golfing at Rocky Crest or Lake Joseph mature pine trees. Beautiful perennial gardens and easy, year exquisite open concept accommodation with kitchenette and
Club. round access. bath. Brand new garage.
J U D Y PA R K S * SUE MORRIS** D O N E VA N S *
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Lk Muskoka – 278 ft. frontage True Value & Comfort Small Lake “10”
$1,049,000 $849,500 $799,990
Private bay setting w/crystal clear water & excellent privacy! 3 Year round use of this 4 bdrm furnished cottage meticulously This family compound has it all – 7 bdrms, 4 baths incl. master
bdrms, 2-4 pce bath wint. cottage w/full-width deck. New maintained. Single slip bh w/ upperdeck for entertaining plus w/Jacuzzi ensuite & balcony! Children’s playground, home
garage w/bed-sitting & 3 pce. bath. Single slip B/H & swim outside boatslip. Luxuriously private setting with 230 ft fr on the theatre, spacious upper & lower decks, shallow & deep shore-
dock, shallow & deep shore. Everything in pristine condition Joseph River, recessed from the main channel just minutes from line – excellent privacy & views to die for. Virtual tour at
w/exceptional expansion possibilities. Port Sandfield. donnareid1@mac.com www.98woodlanddrive.com
D AV I D D I N E L L E * DONNA REID** D AV I D D I N E L L E *
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Lake Muskoka Point Bruce Lake Exceptional privacy!

$649,000 $299,000 $179,000
Family cottage on a very private point w/295 ft of shoreline. 3 Sought-after location on Bruce Lake. Year round access with Great 2 bedroom starter cottage on popular Nine Mile Lake.
bdrm pine-lined cottage. Extensive deck area. Summer a good view. Good 3 season cottage with 2 bedrooms and 300 ft of natural shoreline, sand & rock outcroppings dropping
sunsets. Lg 2 slip boathouse w/add'l docking. Enjoy all that large fireplace. Gentle sloping land with 150 feet of shoreline. off to deep water. Gentle land heavily treed offering a serene
Muskoka offers this summer. Located on Miller Island. Area of good cottages and close to shopping and golf. setting to enjoy the sun off the dock. Most furnishings and
brent@muskoka.com boat & motor included. Just a short boat ride from marina
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 Bill McGrath & Sher McGrath
Broker of Record Sales Representative

(705) 789-6568 • (705) 789-1646

CL: (705) 788-4315 • CL: (705) 788-8633
Cottage Country Realty Inc. E-mail: mcgrath@muskoka.com
Brokerage www.c21cottagecountry.com

FAIRY LAKE, HUNTSVILLE

6,500 sq. ft. executive waterfront property. 2
hours from Toronto – 7 bdrms with ensuites.
Owners’ separate suite. Large, great room. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
Rec room on lower walkout. Quality Custom 2,140 Sq. Ft. Brick home right in the
throughout. Most furnishings included. center of Huntsville. Steps to river access. 3
Superb beach. Separate granny suite... lots of Bdrm 2 Bath with main fl family room and
room for extended family & guests. Superb brick fireplace. 4 season sunroom. Sumptuous
location for golfers. Two stone fireplaces. 5 master w/large ensuite.
minutes to center of town. $1,695,000 A dream to show $379,000

MARY LAKE – NOW $799,000

IMMEDIATE CLOSE
200 Feet of Western Sunset Exposure. Pine NEW
kitchen w/breakfast nook & fam. rm with
riverstone fireplace. Fabulous tanning deck. PRICE
Covered Boat Slip. 4+ bdrms. Original 1917
farmhouse in part of cottage. 2 Fireplaces.
Large garage for all of the toys. $799,000

SUPERB MUSKOKAN
COTTAGE/HOME HARD TO FIND BUILDING LOT
This great pine lined cottage is absolutely ON PENINSULA LAKE
charming with level child friendly lot and Level lot with south all day sun exposure. Cur-
south facing views for all day sun. 5 Bdrm plus rently has a tennis court on the lot. Good tree
a 2 bdrm bunkie with washroom. Double car line. New septic already in place. Build your
garage for all of the toys. $789,000 dream cottage here. $369,000

WATERFRONT ON LAKE OF BAYS

WITHOUT THE HIGH PRICE
Want to be on the lake but not pay the high
taxes, this is it. Superbly maintained one owner
home/cottage. 3 bdrms 2 baths, double garage,
hard sand bottom beach with dock and small
storage bldg at waters edge. A definite must see
... great value... $459,900

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 Bonnie Nunn
Sales Representative
705-783-0292 B RO K E RAG E
bonnienunn@c21cottagecountry.com
Lake of Bays
Magnificent home or cottage on
beautiful Lake of Bays. Sand beach
with separate docking area has
southwest exposure to enjoy the sun-
set views and all day sun. This fully
winterized home/cottage features 4
bdrms with a generous main floor
master suite and lake views from all
of the principal rooms. 12`x 12`
bunkie for extra guests.
Asking $1,350,000
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Paul Pilon
Broker
Specializing in Landscape Design & Construction
705-783-0555
paulp@c21cottagecountry.com
•Interlocking & Natural Stone Driveways
On Golden Pond “Lake of Bays” •Retaining Walls•Flagston
•Walkways•Patios•Steps•Decks & Fences
•Excavation•Grading•Annuals/Perennials
•Trees, Shrubs, Topsoil
705-646-0444 Toll Free 1-888-590-9539
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Experience the past while enjoy-
ing the present by sitting back
and enjoying the solitude along
with the great views from the
charming wraparound porches.
Rustic 4 bdrm cottage of yester-
year in excellent shape and wood-
en floors. Quality 10X20 shed/
bunkie, extra large privy, no grass
just mature trees on 1.28 acres of
land & 103 ft of deeper & superi-
or lakefront.
Asking $459,000
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 GOING, GOING, GONE!
This solid cedar panabode cottage/home
TING needs new caring owners. This 2 bedroom
LIS
NEW boasts a large eat in kitchen plus a screened
dining room/sunroom. Large livingroom
has woodstove & ebb heating. Steel roof, 2
decks & privacy round out this first time
offered property. Being sold as is. Call today
WENDY for a tour.
$209,900.
CLELAND
Sales Representative
ONLY 45 MINUTES FROM BARRIE
View this wonderfully spacious family cottage built at the
water’s edge. West facing open concept living/dining room
& kitchen all show the magnificence of popular Myers
Lake. Main flr master has ensuite c/w Jacuzzi tub & cor-
ner shower. Muskoka Room is pine lined & surrounded by
TF 1-800-953-8655 glass. Upstairs games rm with a professional sized pool
table, 3rd bdrm & 4 pc bath. Warm wood ceiling & walls
F 705-687-7710 complement the thick carpet floor covering. Double carport
B 1-705-687-3474 Ext. 25 has att. heated workshop & exercise rm. Child friendly
C 1-705-646-4617 shoreline as well as a deck for diving, this cottage has it all.
wendycleland@royallepage.ca Most furnishings & all appliances are included. Just move
in immediately & enjoy. All this for only $389,000.
HARD TO BEAT AT $299,900!
Don’t miss this custom built Viceroy 3 bdrm
w/almost 2 acres of property 2 mins from
town. A det dbl garage w/att storage shed
w/ramp provides ample space. A spiral stair-
case to the upper 2 beds & oversize bath adds
interest while saving space. The lrg lv & dr look-
out to a wraparound deck & screened Muskoka
room made for pure enjoyment. Many ameni-
ties in this well cared for home. $299,900.
FINISH TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
63.8 acre farm property with new Olympia all steel
ED! 40’x80’ building ready to be finished to your use.
REDUC Great pasture property to rent out while you build
your dream home. New underground hydro
installed centrally metered, brand new septic sys-
tem. Shed 8x10 has hydro panel. Well in place.
Mature trees both evergreen & deciduous with
Muskoka granite outcroppings offer many choice
spots for building. Old farmhouse & barn have
been demolished. Close to town amenities. Lots of
potential here. Call for directions today.
$239,900.

MOVE IN READY, MAKE AN OFFER! Are you thinking of selling your cottage this summer?
This year round property features 3 Now is the time to begin!
beds, lrg rec rm, vaulted ceiling in liv-
Lakes of Muskoka ing room, warm inviting fireplace, cus- Please Call Me for a COMPLIMENTARY
tom kitchen, 215’ s/w shoreline, gor- No Obligation Consultation and
Brokerage
geous sunsets, dry boathouse
Independently Owned & Operated
w/marine railway, double car garage CONFIDENTIAL MARKET EVALUATION
and endless amounts of enjoyment.
390-5 Muskoka Rd. S. Don’t miss this one.
of your cottage or home.
Gravenhurst, ON $639,000. Wendy Cleland Cell 705-646-4617

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Kayley Spalding www.coldwellbanker.ca
Ellen Wiley Terri Brown Sales Representative kspalding@vianet.ca
BROKER OF RECORD SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ewiley@coldwellbanker.ca tbrown@coldwellbanker.ca

Muskoka
Craving Privacy?
1,100 ft of lakefront on Fletcher

Home or
Lake, 175 + acres, surrounded
by Crown Land, for this well
cared for and nicely appointed,

Secondary
3 bdrm "Eco Friendly' cottage
with sauna at water’s edge.
Propane equipped and accessi-
ble only by water this rare find

Residence
has all the privacy you could
want and lovely lake views.
$549,000
Peaceful Muskoka River residence rest-
Serene Setting Asking ing in beautiful Port Sydney. Spacious 3
375 ft lakefront on Fletcher bdrm, 2 bath home/secondary resi-
Lake, 1+ acre with road access $269,900. dence is ready for your family to enjoy.
and a park like setting for Many recent upgrades include: renovat-
recently constructed, open & ed bathroom, upgraded kitchen, fresh
bright, 3 bdrm cottage with paint, newer windows and so much
Call Kayley
loft master suite. Detached more! This great property is tucked off of
double garage has upper floor For Details
the road and sitting right near the river
for sleep space or hobby room. 789-4957 so that you can enjoy the beautiful views
Awesome views, shallow &
deep water. Must be seen! (705) 390-2760 from the living room window while the
fireplace sets the mood.
$649,000
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Lena Patten of Hilltop Interiors in Rosseau recommends having only one focal piece of art in a space, such as this fun print of bears canoeing.

ADD CHARACTER WITH THE RIGHT HOME ACCENTS

By Karen Wehrstein
Unique accents can change a home or cottage
from a merely luxurious building to a truly special
place. A one-of-a-kind touch can make your piece
of Muskoka unmistakably and unforgettably
yours.
When it comes to selecting artwork for your
home or cottage, interior designer Lena Patten
recommends careful consideration.
“Art is very personal, and it creates a lot of
interest and becomes the focal point of the room.
With a great piece of art, you don’t need much
more,” says Patten, who also sells furnishings,
decorative accessories and original art at Hilltop
Interiors in Rosseau.
In fact she advises against two striking pieces in
one room, as they will detract from each other.
Every room should have a single special piece as a
focal point, she says, whether it’s a painting,
sculpture, distinctive carpet or unique lighting
fixture.
“I wouldn’t put a totally modern landscape in a
country house. I like for it to stand alone, but yet
work with the environment that it’s in. When you
walk into a room, you want to notice and appre-
ciate the piece of art, but it shouldn’t jump out at
you and slap you in the face.”
She’ll design a room around a piece of art a
client has fallen in love with, or help clients choose
artwork to fit with an existing room design.

Smith Architect Inc.

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Muskoka
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 Art can even be incorporated outside the home
or cottage. Totem poles, for instance, are in vogue
in Muskoka and look great in the right place, says
Patten, who sells totem poles ranging in height
from eight feet to 10 feet.
“One client put one near the Muskoka chairs
around the fire pit,” she says. “As you drive by on MUSKOKA’S ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDER
the lake you can see it . . . it’s very cool.”
There’s something about designs carved into THE VIEW FROM YOUR DECK
wood that seems to catch people’s eye and imagi- STARTS WITH OUR DESIGN TEAM
nation.
LET US TURN YOUR SKETCHES INTO YOUR TURN-KEY COTTAGE
Mike Cutting of Cutting Brothers Construction
in Port Carling specializes in artistic carvings.
His carving can be worked right into the build-
ing’s structure. Mantles, staircases, banisters, newel
posts, doors and entranceways are the most popu-
lar areas and themes tend to be Muskoka flora or
fauna, such as pine cones, oak leaves, herons,
loons, dragonflies, fish, turtles and so on.
But Cutting isn’t limited to that and has catered
to some unique and unusual requests.
“A guy wanted his family represented as bears,”
he says. “I thought it would look very static, five
bears. So I talked him into doing a scene of the THE ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDER
bears doing a trout run.” ENERGY STAR and R-2000 Homes are approximately
He portrayed the animals to match the personal- 30% to 40% more energy efficient
than those built to the minimum Ontario Building Code.
ities of mom, dad and three kids, for a piece that
will be forever treasured.
BUILDING BETTER HOMES & COTTAGES FOR OVER 35 YEARS
This summer, by customer request, he hollowed
out half a tree and mounted a granite urinal in it. Head office 705-385-2311 Member
“The customers come up with half the ideas,” he 126 Greer Road, Port Sydney, P0B 1L0
says. “We have a lot of fun.” bfrench@homesmuskoka.com
Stained glass pieces are another way to add cre- www.homesmuskoka.com
ativity to a home or cottage.
Gail Wilson of Port Carling does one-of-a-kind
stained glass windows of all sizes, as well as custom
Photograph: courtesy of Cutting Brothers Contracting

Intricate wood carvings, such as this heron

by Mike Cutting, add character to a home.

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 lamps and other projects. She even “What I do is take the glass and
once did a stained glass tabletop for decide what it’s going to be,” the
an antique sewing machine. award-winning artist says who has
Two factors make her work been practicing stained glass for
unusual in the stained glass medi- about nine years.
um. Wilson’s pieces
First, she has an don’t necessarily
unusually represen- have to be installed
Building the custom home or tational approach, into windows, but
cottage of your dreams
and therefore is can also work well
throughout the Muskoka / Parry
Sound and surrounding areas with willing to take on “They’re all on walls with a
Cripps Contracting Ltd. Fully subjects that are not light behind them.
insured and a registered builder
with TARION.
typically the subject art. It’s like “I shine the light
of stained glass art, on the wall and it

Model Home and Office

such as pictures of
old Muskoka lodges
making bounces back
through the glass,”
located at and classic boats. she says.
189 Pineridge Gate,
Gravenhurst “I try and stay
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Second is her of kitchen cabinets.
methodology of You can use stained

Building Your Muskoka Address transforming exist-

ing patterns in the glass into com-
positional elements. Flowing lines
in a raw stained glass pane becomes
glass for interior
dividing walls, she suggests, or a
backlit sign behind a bar.
“They’re all art,” she says. “It’s like
the sweep of a mane of hair; a ran- making a painting with glass.”
dom pattern becomes the Picasso- Furniture and accessories can be
esque form of a woman’s body; a art too, particularly when designs
smoke-like plume in the glass ends and concepts are mixed in exciting
up belching from the smoke stack of new ways.
a steamboat. Urban Rustic Living in

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 Photograph:Emma Lovell
Tary Roossien of Urban Rustic Living in Huntsville likes to add wood to a home, such as this antique monk’s table, made of elm. Wooden fur-
niture with a look of weight to it, with the grain showing through is her preference. She thinks it makes a space feel more comfortable.

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Huntsville, which is owned by Tary
and Ed Roossien, combines natural
elements with a sophisticated design
and is a source for a full range of
home décor items.
Visitors who step inside the store
will notice a lot of wooden furni-
ture, much of which is antique.
“Wood makes everything natural,
more comfortable and cozy, espe-
cially old wood,” says Tary
Roossien, an interior designer.
She likes the items to have weight
and the grain to show through, so
“you can see the life of the wood in
the product.”
For instance, she sold an armoire
with doors made from gates that are
300 years old.
“We left them intact so the whole
front is very authentic. They have
such a beautiful profile, they have
such a texture . . . almost like a cas-
tle sort of look,” says Roossien.
“When we do design we always
layer in the old, as well as something
that’s completely off. If the home is
a lighter patina and stain, we’ll put
in one chocolate piece. But it’s got
to be a really dynamic piece.”
Roosien also specializes in light-
ing, which can have a dramatic
affect on the look of a home or cot-
Make your cottage,
boathouse or garage
stand out above the rest
tage. One line of lighting fixtures
she offers combine very old blond
driftwood, unstained, to show its
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natural colour. Topping it off is an
urban-style shade.
“The electric piece goes up the
middle,” she explains, “and the top
is a completely square shade, on a
log cabin-style stack of driftwood.”
She also sells a floor lamp that has
legs and a post made from the
branches and trunks of birch trees,
with a shade of handmade paper.
Even the exterior of a home or
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historical traditions, they do reflect
historical flavour. For example, our
bell-top roof style is similar to the
copper domes seen in Europe.”
A cupola, she says, provides curb
appeal.
“Some rooflines are very boring,”
she notes, especially with modern
technology having eliminated the
old-style stone chimney. “A cupola
can add a focal point to a roof,
break up a roofline, change the
height of a building, or balance
something like a garage that’s a step
down. It really draws attention to
the building because it is unusual.”
There’s the practical aspect too. A
cupola can prevent or cure prob-
lems due to the build up of heat or
humidity in an attic or a garage,
helping extend the life of rafters,
insulation and roofing material.
As well as its own designs, Coun-
try Classics will do custom work
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Photograph:Laura Bombier
clients.
Finally, if you want to depart
thoroughly from traditional home
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“Though I make more
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what I’ve done for the last 25 years
has had to do with making sculpture
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He will consult extensively with
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“Is there a particular rise in the
landscape that you really enjoy?” he
will ask. “Is that a focal point, is it a
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“I think my work is highly repre-
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In Dwight, his current home, Gill
was asked by a family to create a
piece in memory of their son, who
had been killed in a welding acci-
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Golfers play a round at Diamond In The Ruff. Golf enthusiasts can live right by the course at the Diamond’s Edge fractional development.
LIVING JUST A CHIP SHOT FROM THE GREEN
By Allan Cook
The first stop after a nice round on the links is
always the clubhouse; it’s a perfect place to relax,
think about the game, relive the good moments
with friends and get ready for the drive home. But
more and more savvy golf lovers have traded the
drive for a simple short stroll from the clubhouse to
their front steps.
Last year, Michael and Janet Barnard purchased a
share of a cottage at the Diamond’s Edge fractional
ownership development on Nutt Lake in Utterson,
alongside the renowned Diamond In The Ruff golf
course.
“The main attraction is it gives you the opportu-
nity to play golf, and you don’t have to drive; you
just come out of your cottage and walk across the
road and there you are,” Michael Barnard quietly
boasts. “They even keep your clubs and clean them
and have them out for you every morning when
you’re ready to play.”
The Barnards had been looking for a retirement
property in Muskoka but didn’t want to balance
feeling obligated to spend time at a cottage of their
own with retaining their memberships at their
beloved home golf course in Toronto. An ad for
Diamond’s Edge introduced them to the shared
14 September 2008 Cottage Home & Property
ownership concept and the perfect solution to their
conundrum.
“It just happens to fit what we want – which is a
few weeks up north, but not the time and responsi-
bility of the cottage, plus an opportunity to play
golf,” Barnard says. “This is our second summer
there; we were some of the first people to join and
it’s been the best investment we’ve ever made so far.”
A 9-hole course, the cozy esthetic of the challeng-
ing and enjoyable Diamond In The Ruff has been
carried across to the Diamond’s Edge development,
limited to only 15 Normerica post and beam cot-
tages on 33 1/2 private acres overlooking quiet, sce-
nic Nutt Lake.
The developers custom designed the furniture
with Munro’s Furnishings of Innisfil to complement
the rustic beauty of the post and beam designs,
which features an open loft and spacious deck and
screen porch.
“It’s got a real cottage feel,” says Rhondi Peacock
of Diamond’s Edge. “People want a cottage; they
don’t want a town home, and we are stand-alone
homes.”
Each three-bedroom, two-bath cottage has 10
shares available, which start at $89,900. Peacock
points out that having the cottages all share the
SHOWCASE
Photograph: Courtesy of Diamond’s Edge
same basic format means the equity of each will
grow at the same level.
“You’re not mixing up million dollar homes with
a thousand dollar home. They’re all of equal value,”
she explains.
The first five cottages were ready for occupancy in
May of 2007, and owner feedback has been incor-
porated into enhancements for the second and third
phases. Phase two is currently ready for occupancy.
“We’ve done some favourable enhancements
through owner feedback,” Peacock explains. “Every-
thing that we’ve done is based on what the owners
thought could be improved.”
Owners pay a small annual fee that covers every-
thing from utilities, taxes and insurance to mainte-
nance, housekeeping and their golf fees.
Built in 1993, Diamond In The Ruff, designed by
Ted George, has been called “the Augusta of the
North” due to its exquisite landscaping and greens
care.
“We have 12 greenskeepers for nine holes and one
full-time person on flowers,” says Peacock. “It’s just
breathtaking.”
Michael Barnard agrees. “It’s an absolutely lovely
9-hole golf course, beautifully kept and interesting
to play,” he says, “And we like the cottages, they’re
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 Michael Barnard recommends any-
one looking into a shared ownership
golf property take their time and do
their research.
“I think you need to look around
and see what there is on offer,” he
says. “You need to look around see
what the calibre of the golf course is,
and also you need to decide whether
the accommodation is good.”
Of course, Barnard feels that he and
his wife have found the perfect loca-
tion.
“I would certainly recommend
Diamond’s Edge. I think it’s one of
the better ones out there,” he says.

Photograph: Courtesy of Homes of Huntsville Downs

The Homes of Huntsville Downs are beautifully appointed, as this state-of-the-art kitchen demonstrates.
really nicely built.”
Every owner is guaranteed that two
of their five weeks each year will be
during the prime golf season. The
Barnard’s weeks land so that they can
enjoy spring and fall golf as well, and
they’ve also discovered the joys of
winter at Diamond’s Edge.
“This winter we went up in January
and decided to go snowshoeing,
“We’ve been very happy here. We’ve
enjoyed it immensely.”
While a share of a golf vacation
property is an excellent option for
some, there are those who wish to
have a year-round home next to their
favourite course. Fortunately, there
are developments in Muskoka cater-
ing to that very dream, the newest of
which is The Homes of Huntsville
Downs.
Originally known as Settler’s Ridge,
which we’d never done before, and we the development was renamed after
just went snowshoeing on the golf the recent procurement of land
course every day and really enjoyed around the 83-year-old Huntsville
it,” Barnard says. “It was beautiful up Downs Golf Club. A project of ven-
there.” erable Muskoka developer Bruce

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Evans through his Evanco Homes
division, The Homes of Huntsville
Downs will feature low-maintenance,
environmentally-friendly living in
beautifully designed single-family
bungalows.
“We really feel the time is right,”
explains Barb Buckley of Evanco
Homes. “The baby boomers are exit-
ing the GTA, and there are a lot of
Muskokans who are looking for more
leisurely living as well. Golf course
living really appeals to them.
Huntsville’s a vibrant community, so
let’s open it up and let’s do it now.”
Buckley notes that today’s empty-
nesters are active and interested in arts
and culture as well as leisure activities.
“These are active adults that are
retiring; they’re not just going to sit
on their front porch all week,” she
says with a laugh. “They plan to be
busy. They plan to be active.
Huntsville has a vibrant downtown,
and it’s a very active community. It
has the fabulous new Algonquin The-
atre, unique little shops and the nice
mix of restaurants and everything. We
just really feel that the subdivision is a
great fit, and if we can add that golf
component to it that makes it all the
more appealing.”
Where tennis might have been the
Trevor
Docherty
Sales Representative
705-787-5060
trevorre@vianet.ca Waterfront Lots Year round waterfront development located 15 minutes
from Downtown Huntsville. Geared for privacy and peaceful living. All lots
offer a minimum 200 ft frontage on the lake and up to 7 acres of land. Includ-
ed is 150 acres of common land surrounding the waterfront lots to be used by
the owners in the development for trails and added privacy. Clean lake, good
fishing and restricted motor boat use. Everything is ready for your year round
home or cottage, prices starting from $155,900 up to $259,900.
Sutton Group Muskoka
Realty Inc. Brokerage
9 Chaffey Street,
HUNTSVILLE
705-788-1200
18 September 2008 Cottage Home & Property
The Homes of Huntsville Downs project is being marketed as a high
quality development, with features like this spa-inspired bathroom.
sport of choice a generation ago, will provide buyers with country liv-
Buckley feels that golf has taken over. ing within easy reach of Highway 60,
“It’s social, it’s leisurely, it’s not a amenities, the hospital, and
high-impact sport; there’s the coun- Huntsville’s dynamic downtown.
try-club atmosphere, sort of a place to Construction is nearing an end on
go,” she says. “Huntsville Downs has the 1,915 square foot model home at
a great casual golf atmosphere. It’s the site, which will be the showpiece
what the people are looking for. It’s a for the development’s commitment to
fabulous course. It’s outside of town, bringing the best
just on the outskirts, and it’s beauti- “We have from 1,100 square feet
ful.” up to 2,500 square feet for homes,”
The Homes of Huntsville Downs Buckley explains. “They’re open con-
Waterfront Living
Almost new waterfront
home located 10 minutes Looking for a private retreat or hunt camp. This large
from Downtown Huntsville.
This 1400 sq. ft. home offers chunk of Muskoka is the perfect place for your private
vaulted pine ceilings, full retreat or hunt camp. Miles of trails for walking or ATV’s.
walkout basement, exten- Enjoy the natural scenery and wildlife. Property includes a
sive decking, open concept
kitchen and living room 1000 sq. ft. cabin. Held by the same family for over 40 years,
area, plus a secondary struc- it is time to pass this jewel along. Good long term logging
ture that is over 600 sq. ft. potential.
that could be used as a
games room etc. Asking
$510,000. Call for details.
SHOWCASE
cept, one-level living. And while we
realize that our buyers are active, they
don’t want to be active at work – they
want to be active at leisure activities,
so we’re making the homes as mainte-
nance-free as possible.”
Evanco will also be incorporating
energy efficient products into the
Photograph: Courtesy of Homes of Huntsville Downs
homes as well, and are committed to
the environment inside and out.
“We’re going to have some larger
lots, but they’re not going to be all
cleared and landscaped because we’re
trying to keep the trees and as much
of the natural topography as we can,”
Buckley says. “You’re going to have a
buffer in between with trees in
around and behind the homes, so you
don’t look right in your neighbour’s
back yard.”
In advance of the opening of the
model home and sales centre, Evanco
Homes is partnering with Coldwell
Banker Real Estate in Huntsville to
market the Homes of Huntsville
Downs.
“We’re hoping to open (the sales
centre) in early September,” Buckley
says, clearly enthusiastic about Evanco
Home’s plans project. “It’s a quality
product, it’s a quality name, it’s a great
area. We just think we have all the
components for a great subdivision.”
Waterfront Home
Amazing custom home with
over 300 ft frontage on the
peaceful Muskoka River. This
top quality custom home
has it all: vaulted pine ceil-
ings, custom kitchen with
granite counter tops, hard-
wood flooring, fireplace in
living room, extensive deck-
ing, large Muskoka room, full
finished walkout basement,
central air, ensuite and much
more. Asking $599,900.
Private Lake
Looking for complete priva-
cy! Private lake located 15
minutes from Huntsville
surrounded by 200 acres of
land. Easy year round access
- Great for a year round
home or cottage. No public
access to the lake ensures
your complete privacy. Sev-
erence potential. Asking
$879,900. Call for details.
776 Acres
Asking $649,900.
Call for details.
Evans through his Evanco Homes
division, The Homes of Huntsville
Downs will feature low-maintenance,
environmentally-friendly living in
beautifully designed single-family
bungalows.
“We really feel the time is right,”
explains Barb Buckley of Evanco
Homes. “The baby boomers are exit-
ing the GTA, and there are a lot of
Muskokans who are looking for more
leisurely living as well. Golf course
living really appeals to them.
Huntsville’s a vibrant community, so
let’s open it up and let’s do it now.”
Buckley notes that today’s empty-
nesters are active and interested in arts
and culture as well as leisure activities.
“These are active adults that are
retiring; they’re not just going to sit
on their front porch all week,” she
says with a laugh. “They plan to be
busy. They plan to be active.
Huntsville has a vibrant downtown,
and it’s a very active community. It
has the fabulous new Algonquin The-
atre, unique little shops and the nice
mix of restaurants and everything. We
just really feel that the subdivision is a
great fit, and if we can add that golf
component to it that makes it all the
more appealing.”
Where tennis might have been the
Trevor
Docherty
Sales Representative
705-787-5060
trevorre@vianet.ca Waterfront Lots Year round waterfront development located 15 minutes
from Downtown Huntsville. Geared for privacy and peaceful living all lots have
a minimum 200 ft frontage on the lake and up to 7 acres of land. Included is
150 acres of common land surrounding the waterfront lots to be used by the
owners in the development for trails and added privacy. Clean lake, good fish-
ing and restricted motor boat use. Everything is ready for your year round
home or cottage, prices starting from $155,900 up to $259,900.
Sutton Group Muskoka
Realty Inc. Brokerage
9 Chaffey Street,
HUNTSVILLE
705-788-1200
18 September 2008 Cottage Home & Property
The Homes of Huntsville Downs project is being marketed as a high
quality development, with features like this spa-inspired bathroom.
sport of choice a generation ago, will provide buyers with country liv-
Buckley feels that golf has taken over. ing within easy reach of Highway 60,
“It’s social, it’s leisurely, it’s not a amenities, the hospital, and
high-impact sport; there’s the coun- Huntsville’s dynamic downtown.
try-club atmosphere, sort of a place to Construction is nearing an end on
go,” she says. “Huntsville Downs has the 1,915 square foot model home at
a great casual golf atmosphere. It’s the site, which will be the showpiece
what the people are looking for. It’s a for the development’s commitment to
fabulous course. It’s outside of town, bringing the best
just on the outskirts, and it’s beauti- “We have from 1,100 square feet
ful.” up to 2,500 square feet for homes,”
The Homes of Huntsville Downs Buckley explains. “They’re open con-
Waterfront Living
Almost new waterfront
home located 10 minutes
from Downtown Huntsville. Looking for a private retreat or hunt camp. This large chunk
This 1400 sq. ft. home offers of Muskoka is the perfect place for your private retreat or
vaulted pine ceilings, full
walkout basement, exten-
hunt camp. Miles of trails for walking or ATV’s. Enjoy the nat-
sive decking, open concept ural scenery and wildlife. Property includes a 1000 sq. ft.
kitchen and living room cabin. Held by the same family for over 40 years, it is time to
area, plus a secondary struc-
ture that is over 600 sq. ft.
pass this jewel along. Good long term logging potential.
that could be used as a Asking $649,900.
games room etc. Asking
$510,000. Call for details.
SHOWCASE
cept, one-level living. And while we
realize that our buyers are active, they
don’t want to be active at work – they
want to be active at leisure activities,
so we’re making the homes as mainte-
nance-free as possible.”
Evanco will also be incorporating
energy efficient products into the
Photograph: Courtesy of Homes of Huntsville Downs
homes as well, and are committed to
the environment inside and out.
“We’re going to have some larger
lots, but they’re not going to be all
cleared and landscaped because we’re
trying to keep the trees and as much
of the natural topography as we can,”
Buckley says. “You’re going to have a
buffer in between with trees in
around and behind the homes, so you
don’t look right in your neighbour’s
back yard.”
In advance of the opening of the
model home and sales centre, Evanco
Homes is partnering with Coldwell
Banker Real Estate in Huntsville to
market the Homes of Huntsville
Downs.
“We’re hoping to open (the sales
centre) in early September,” Buckley
says, clearly enthusiastic about Evanco
Home’s plans project. “It’s a quality
product, it’s a quality name, it’s a great
area. We just think we have all the
components for a great subdivision.”
Waterfront Home
Amazing custom home with
over 300 ft frontage on the
peaceful Muskoka River. This
top quality custom home
has it all: vaulted pine ceil-
ings, custom kitchen with
granite counter tops, hard-
wood flooring, fireplace in
living room, extensive deck-
ing, large Muskoka room, full
finished walkout basement,
central air, ensuite and much
more. Asking $599,900.
Private Lake
Looking for complete priva-
cy! Private lake located 15
minutes from Huntsville
surrounded by 200 acres of
land. Easy year round access
- Great for a year round
home or cottage. No public
access to the lake ensures
your complete privacy. Sev-
erence potential. Asking
$879,900. Call for details.
776 Acres
Call for details.
WIRING THE COTTAGE FOR LIGHT, SOUND AND MORE
By Emma Lovell
Years ago, a trip to the cottage in Muskoka
meant a quiet escape from the fast-paced life of
the city. Televisions and computers were left
behind for campfires and board games. But for
many, the days of the rustic retreat are long gone
and the cottage is becoming a place to showcase
easy living and the latest in home entertainment
systems.
Entertaining Interiors is a company based out
of Barrie that specializes in outfitting cottages
and homes with complete entertainment sys-
tems. Brad Trew, the company’s president, says
though many still consider the cottage a getaway,
they can’t live without the convenience of home.
“When they get to the cottage, reality sets in
and they realize they still want to be connected,”
he says.
The solution is to install electronics in discreet
Photographs: Emma Lovell

and unobtrusive ways, often in walls and behind

cabinetry. Some people even look to custom
installations that allow screens to drop down
from behind canoes on the ceiling or hide
behind a painting or mirror. He says this helps
people retain the Muskoka feel of their cottage
without forfeiting their technology. This flat screen TV, installed by Avery Audio of Dorset, pulls out from a cabinet and can be
swivelled in multiple directions. When not in use, it is out of sight.
“With everything hidden away, they walk into
their cottage and it still has that rustic feel, it still equipment is grouped together in a electronics says it’s important to start thinking about wiring
has that Muskoka look to it and they still feel as cabinet located in the office. Typically with these needs as early as possible.
though they can relax there,” he says. set ups, any CD players, IPods, DVD players or “From a consumer’s point of view, they should
Trew recalls a project he started last summer music servers (hard drives designed specifically really think hard about it as the plumbers and
near Port Carling. At this cottage he installed a for music storage) will be stored in a similar cen- electricians are just starting. That gives them a
complete audio/video system with a high defini- tral location. Each source can then be controlled couple of weeks to make decisions,” he says.
tion television. He also installed several speakers using LCD touchpads mounted in the walls Webb makes initial contact with clients early
in the ceiling of the home. All of the supporting throughout the home. to start walking through house plans and decid-
The homeowner is also able to control the sys-
tem through an LCD remote control which can
be used to change the TV channel inside or
adjust the volume from the outside patio. Trew
also installed a simple lighting control system in
the main living areas of the home.
Because the audio/visual equipment and light-
ing controls communicate through the keypads,
Trew says this allows for an interesting feature.
“From his bedroom, at the end of the night, if
he’s not sure he shut all the lights off, we give
him an all-off switch. So he hits one button and
that can take everything off throughout the cot-
tage,” Trew says.
With any installation it is important to work
with a professional to get exactly what you want
out of your cottage’s entertainment system.
“You have to feel comfortable,” he says.
Photograph: Emma Lovell

Photograph: Emma Lovell

“You’re putting your dream cottage in a bunch of

other people’s hands and hoping at the end of
the day when they’re finished that you can walk
into it and it’ll be what you envisioned.”
For new builds, the process of outfitting a
home with the latest in audio/visual equipment
All electronics are centralized by this control This remote, installed by Entertaining Interi-
rack installed by Entertaining Interiors.
can begin as early as the groundbreaking stage. ors, controls all features in the home.
Dale Webb, co-owner of Avery Audio in Dorset,

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 ing where electronics will be placed worked on last spring, wiring for
in each room. With high definition the future was a major considera-
television and intricate keypad sys- tion. The homeowners discovered
tems, wiring needs are changing the importance of this step the hard
SALES • RENTALS • SERVICE and Webb says it’s easiest and most way.
cost efficient to do “One of the
all the wiring things that we
before the walls are
closed in. He says
“It’s important learned with the
very first installa-
many people don’t for the tion that we did in
1103 Main St., Box 368, Dorset, ON P0A 1E0 think about elec- the city was when
705.766.2422 • Fax: 705.766.9666 tronics until the you try to retrofit,
www.averyaudio.ca build is complete,
consumer it doesn’t work,”
which can be a says the homeown-
“FROM PRE-WIRE TO FINAL INSTALL costly mistake. to tell the er, who wishes to
When wiring a remain anonymous
WE DO IT ALL” new home, Webb professional due to privacy con-
also suggests home- cerns.
Whole Home Audio & TV
owners think about what they might When they start-
wiring for the ed thinking about
Appliances future. see down their new cottage,
Accessories “It’s important the Markham-
High Speed Satellite Internet
for the consumer to
tell the professional
the road.” based couple spoke
with Webb about
Satellite TV what they might what they were
Central Vac see down the road. Ask questions. looking for then and how their
What’s new coming? What’s the needs might change in the future.
DVD / TV Rentals
new trend? Put an extra wire in When Webb began, aesthetics
EASY now because at least that leaves the were a major concern. In an effort
THE LOFT
ART GALLERY
INFRA-RED
SAUNAS outdoor furniture door open for future changes,” he to conceal the equipment, Webb
says. installed speakers hidden in the
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painted them to match the light very localized to the villages and
fixtures. Most of the equipment towns,” Webb says.
was hidden away in a cabinet in the He adds that homeowners have
basement and controlled by in-wall several Internet options including
keypads throughout the home. wireless, if a tower is nearby, and
He also put a home theatre sys- satellite Internet. Another option
tem in the basement. Due to space that is gaining in popularity is
constraints posed by a stone fire- accessing Internet through cellular
place, the view of the TV was com- towers. The final decision usually
promised by the large mantle. As a depends on cottage location and
solution, Webb mounted the TV cost, Webb says.
on a swivelling arm inside the cabi- With so many choices, it’s easy
netry that allowed the homeowner for a homeowner to get over-
to pull the TV out from the wall whelmed.
and position it so it can be seen “The industry is becoming very
from any seat in the room. When specialized and it’s important to
the TV isn’t in use it can be tucked consult a professional to get an idea
back into the cabinets. of what’s out there,” Webb says.
Webb also installed more than David Johann, owner of David’s

Photograph: Emma Lovell

just what is visible. Inside the walls,
wires lay waiting, in case the fami-
ly’s needs ever change.
“It’s wired for what we need now
as well as what the future plans are,
so that just makes it very easy,” the
homeowner says.
For instance, they are considering
installing an extra TV on the upper
floor to help elderly family mem-
bers who may not want to go
downstairs. Also, Internet access
was spread throughout the home so
Muskoka Audio Video in Brace-
bridge, says it’s important to choose
a system that is right for the indi-
vidual. He says customers are usual-
ly looking for equipment that is
easy to use and reliable.
This cottage, wired by Avery Audio, features keypads throughout.
They control all the music systems in the cottage. “We want to keep it really simple.
That’s the key issue,” he says.
that when the homeowners retire to project, which is a common prob- “When you’re going out to look for
the area and need a home office, lem throughout Muskoka. home automation and electronics,
they can still stay connected. “Access to Internet is definitely an it’s great only if you can work it. If
Unfortunately, Internet access issue. The problem that a lot of you can’t work it, you just spent all
was a major challenge with this people have is that high-speed . . . is this money for nothing.”

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 Although simplicity is often the
goal, Johann says systems are
becoming more complex. Increas-
ingly, people are turning to com-
plete home automation systems
that integrate multiple services in
the home.
“You can really turn it up a notch
with automated lighting, heating
and air conditioning and surveil-
lance cameras. These can all be dis-
played through keypads.”
Most people who are installing
home automation systems are look-
ing towards automated lighting,
Johann says. These lighting systems
include options like emergency set-
tings that light up a pathway out of
the house at the touch of a button.
You can also turn the lights on and
off remotely, often through the
Internet or a cell phone. Some sys-
tems even sample how you use the
lights in your home and can repli-
cate that on a routine basis. Johann
says many are wary of these sys-
tems, worried that they will be too
difficult to operate.
“It just requires a little bit of
planning right at the start,” he says.
“The thing to urge is that we like to
keep it simple. We sell to very intel-
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light on.”
If a reliable and easy-to-use sys-
tem is installed and programmed
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tages as well.
“You might not do quite as
much, but we can certainly do it,”
Johann says. “It’s just more time
involved and more costly.”
Common solutions include drop-
ping wires through attics or ventila-
tion ducts. There is also an array of
wireless equipment for things like
speakers, computers and televisions
available. However, not everyone is
ready to embrace wireless technolo-
gy yet.
“With anything that’s wireless, I
don’t care what it is, there are
always little quirks and problems,”
Photograph: Jan Pitman
says Webb at Avery Audio. “Wires
are always better than wireless.”
Webb adds that wireless technol-
ogy is quickly evolving and perhaps
in a few years, with new advance-
ments, he will begin recommend-
ing wireless equipment to his
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there are options for homeowners they will get the most enjoyment
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