A $3.2M retreat in Blue Mountains
Indoor pool, guest bunkie and horse barn — all on 73 acres,
BLUE MOUNTAINS
Location: 595419 4th Line, Hwy. 19 and 4th Line
Asking price: $3,200,000 Size: about 7,600 sq. ft. of living space
Lot: 73.24-acres, three-car attached garage, private drive Taxes: $7,485 (2018) Bedrooms: 4 plus 2 Bathrooms: 5 This resort-style retreat — known as Grey Stone — sits on 73 acres in the scenic, southwestern town of Blue Mountains, just outside Collingwood.
Listed for $3.2 million, it features an indoor pool and saltwater hot tub, a games room with wet bar, a lakeside guest bunkie and two-stall horse barn and paddock.
“This home has been our family retreat, located on top of one of the ski hills: Osler Bluff,” said homeowner Karen Foster. “Our home has been set up to accommodate extended family, children and grandchildren with six bedrooms.
“The views inside our home are spectacular, as it is situated on a hill with floor-to-ceiling windows in three of the main living areas where we often view the abundant wildlife,” Foster said.
As well, “Collingwood is a four-season community, ideal to retire in or have as a destination for your family outdoor activities and entertainment,” Foster said, adding that its attractions range from biking to boating to golfing, and skiing, snowboarding and skating. Area vineyards offer wine tastings and restaurants.
The home is also close to Georgian Bay and about a twohour drive to downtown Toronto.
“This home has been luxuriously handcrafted with intricate details, including dramatic post-and-beam, stone, antique beech hardwood, travertine floors, granite counters and a gourmet chef’s kitchen,” listing agent Sarah Lunn said.
Located on a hill, the raised bungalow — with an L-shape formed by the attached threecar garage — has a stone facade and a wood-beamed main entrance. Its wide drive can accommodate eight cars.
The solid wood front door is flanked by glass panels, and opens to the foyer tall windows and a wood-beamed cathedral ceiling, hardwood floor, sitting area and a closet.
It opens to the spacious living room with wood-beamed cathedral ceiling, ceiling fans and an antique-style chandelier, wood-burning fireplace with stone surround and a palladium window bordered by additional large windows.
The dining room is outfitted with a hardwood floor, a chandelier and a sliding, glass-door walkout.
Highlights of the kitchen include a large centre island with pendant lights, granite counters, a pantry and stainless steel appliances including a double oven and gas stove top.
The dining room opens to a separate sunroom/breakfast room with hardwood floor, windows, a partial woodbeamed vaulted ceiling and antique-style chandelier.
On the other side of the foyer are sleeping quarters, with a master bedroom featuring a hardwood floor, large sitting area with a wood-beamed vaulted ceiling, a chandelier, a palladium window, two walk-in closets with built-in organizers and a sliding glass-door walkout to the deck. The five-piece ensuite features twin vanity sinks, a step-up Jacuzzi tub and separate shower stall. There are two additional bedrooms, with hardwood floors.
Off the kitchen, a hallway leads to a laundry room, access to outside and the garage, a bedroom with hardwood floor, a mud room or walk-in closet with travertine tile floor and built-in organizers.
The finished lower level includes a pool area with an Lshaped swimming pool and saltwater hot tub, lots of windows and a walkout.
This level also has a large rec room with a wood-burning stove with stone surround, a sliding-glass door walkout, an adjoining games room and wet bar. There are also two bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom, a three-piece bathroom and a gym with a walkout.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Sarah Lunn, Coldwell Banker Ronan Realty, Brokerage, 705-3214431; sarahlunn.com.
Home of the Week is written by freelance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.