Island home in Kawartha Lakes
Private, custom bungalow built for family and entertaining,
LITTLE BRITAIN, KAWARTHA LAKES Location: 261 Washburn Island Rd., Cottage Rd. and Washburn Island Rd. Asking price: $799,900 Size: about 1,400 sq. ft., and about 1,400 sq. ft. finished basement Lot: 100-by-235 feet, two-car built-in garage, private drive with six parking spaces Taxes: $4,090 (2019) Bedrooms: 3 plus 1 Bathrooms: 3 This new, custom-built raised bungalow is nestled on Washburn Island in Lake Scugog.
“One look at the nearby Lake Scugog and we were hooked,” said homeowner Hannah Hansson. “Our half-acre property, which is surrounded by trees, offers our family a private space to live, work and play all year round.
“From the cosy main floor, which includes a big, bright kitchen, to our open-concept, walkout basement, every member of our young family has a place to call their own. Our residence has a cottage-like feel while still providing all the conveniences of a modern home,” Hansson said.
The home is walking distance to the lake on either side of the island, and is about a 15-minute drive to downtown Little Britain with shopping, restaurants, a community centre, schools and a library. Lindsay and Port Perry are less than a half-hour drive, and have a mall, a hospital and a theatre. Toronto is about a 90 minute drive.
“Upgrades include a custom kitchen with granite counters, a large centre island for entertaining, a two-door pantry, and a drive paved with Armour stone,” said listing agent Pearl Carrigan. “There are hardwood floors throughout the main level, and all the bedrooms have custom closet organizers — including the master bedroom’s walk-in closet.
“The home also features a main floor laundry room and a walkout to deck with glass railings to enjoy the large fenced yard that is dotted with fruit trees. The large fully finished basement provides plenty of additional living space,” added Carrigan.
This ranch-style bungalow features a vinyl and stone façade, a covered porch, an interlocking stone walkway, a double-car attached garage, garden beds and a large front lawn.
The front door, with a glass insert and border panel, opens to the foyer that has a ceramictile floor and double closet.
A half-wall separates the foyer from the living room, which features a hardwood floor, pot lights and bay window.
Open-concept, the dining room can also serve as a breakfast room. It has a hardwood floor, a pendant light fixture, crown moulding, and a sliding, glass-door walkout to the elevated back deck with a glass rail. The large, contemporary kitchen has an island/breakfast bar with pendant lights, plenty of cabinetry, granite counters and ceramic tile backsplash, hardwood floor, a pantry and stainless steel appliances.
On one side of the home is the master bedroom which includes a hardwood floor, picture window, walk-in closet and four-piece ensuite. It has direct access to the laundry room — which can also be entered through the hall — with a ceramic-tile floor and access to the garage.
On the opposite side of the home, there are two more bedrooms with hardwood floors and closet organizers, and a shared four-piece bathroom.
The fully above-grade recreation room has broadloom, a picture window and a sliding glass-door walkout. There is a separate office room that could also serve as a bedroom, with broadloom and a double closet.
As well, the lower floor has a guest bedroom with a double closet and a large window, and a three-piece bathroom.
The fenced backyard has a partially-covered, interlocking stone patio with a deck above, a custom-made shed, a large lawn and mature trees.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Pearl Carrigan, Coldwell Banker R.M.R., Real Estate, Brokerage; 1-705-930-2266; cbrmr.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.