491 PORTAGE RD
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491 Portage Rd.
$699,000
Dear visionaries and begetters, it is with great delight that we present to you a most remarkable homestead of grand proportions, constructed circa 1880 and once a jewel in the empire of the esteemed railroad tycoon, Sir William Mackenzie, nestled in the enchanting Kawartha Lakes. This lustrous residence boasts over 3,500 square feet of lavish living space, featuring six expansive bedrooms and three full bathrooms, complemented by a charming wood burning fireplace in the family room, among numerous other refinements.
Spanning over five acres of picturesque land, this property includes a serene pond and is ideally situated in close proximity to the Trent Severn Waterway, and the splendid Balsam Lake. The great road, highway number twelve, lies in near junction, adding much to the ease and convenience of this location. Do not let this unparalleled opportunity slip through your fingers, dear readers, to possess such a unique and captivating property!
**EXTRAS** Second entrance on East side of property line.
Location Description
Portage Rd & Centennial Park Rd.
Property Type
Single Family
Building Type
House
Storeys
2
Subdivision Name
Kirkfield
Title
Freehold
Land Size
5.17A
Built in
1880
Parking Type
Private Drive
Building
Bedrooms
Above Grade
6
Below Grade
0
Bathrooms
Total
3
Interior Features
Appliances Included
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerators (2), Freezer, Stove, Washer, Hot Water Tank
Basement Type
Full (Finished)
Heating & Cooling
Cooling
None
Heating Type
Forced Air Propane, 2 Woodstoves, 1 Wood Burning Fireplace
Building Features
Features
Large Lot
Pond
Proximity to Highway 12
Foundation Type
Stone
Style
Detached
Architecture Style
2-Storey
Floor Space
3,510
Rental Equipment
Propane Tanks
Heating & Cooling
Cooling
None
Heating Type
Forced Air- Propane
2 Woodstoves
1 Wood Burning Fireplace
Utilities
Utility Sewer
Septic
Water
Drilled Well
Exterior Finish
Siding
Neighbourhood Features
Marina, Beach, Park, Lake, Canal, Playground, Schools
Parking
Parking Type
Private Drive
Total Parking Spaces
6
Main Level | Entrance |
---|---|
Dining Room | |
Great Room | |
Landing | |
Kitchen | |
Bathroom | |
Solarium | |
Great Room | |
Wood Room | |
Wine Cellar | |
Sauna | |
Second Level | Bedroom |
Ensuite | |
Bedroom | |
Bedroom | |
Bedroom | |
Bedroom | |
Bedroom |