A quaint small 3 bedroom 4 season cottage on Kushog Lake with a huge private lot with over 390 feet of clean rock and sand frontage and 4.35 acres of land.
Anthony vanLieshout**
Chris James*. Lorri Roberts* & Marcia Bell* & Debbie Cumber*
**Broker of Record and *Sales Representatives
Telephone: (705) 457-2414 ext 27
Toll Free: (800) 457-2414
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The Loralea Country Inn Resort is residing in the north western part of the Highlands.
Haliburton is really a county of Ontario, Canada, known as a tourist and cottage area in Central Ontario for its scenery and for its resident artists. Minden Hills is the county seat.
Haliburton County along with the village of Haliburton, are named after Thomas Chandler Haliburton, author, statesman, and the first chairman of the Canadian Land and Emigration Company.
Haliburton is actually a village found on Head Lake inside Haliburton County which is its namesake. The county also contains the village of Minden, as well as the tiny communities of Wilberforce, Gooderham, Irondale, Cardiff, West Guilford, Eagle Lake and Fort Irwin.
Arts and Culture
The Haliburton Highlands is home to a thriving arts community. The County is dotted by galleries, both public and private, providing events, programs and workshops to the public. Artists studios might be found in just about every community, many offering public demonstrations, small galleries, and speciality classes.
Haliburton also offers a wide variety of educational and cultural opportunities for example Fleming College, the Haliburton School of Fine arts, Highlands Summer Festival, the Haliburton Highlands Film Festival, art galleries, museums, heritage sites, artist studio tours, two modern day community libraries, and a lot more.
?Global surveys tell us that a cell phone is your remote devise for life and 42% of us can't survive without them and over half sleep with it nearby.
Another fact is that most people have two or more cell phones, I guess it's for back up purposes.
What is the cell phone used for the most;
Calling or a conversation
SMS functions
Alarm clock
Camera
Games
The cell phone has become an all in one devise.
Text messaging has undoubtedly changed the way people manage their lives, people have lied about their whereabouts via text, 20% of us have set up our first date and 12% have broken up with someone, ya you heard it right, breaking up over the phone. In my day breaking up was face to face ending with a frying pan to the head. How times have changed.
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 341 x 321 x 97.6
Acreage: 0.5 - 0.99 Acres
Sewer: Septic
Water: Heated Line, Lake Or River
Structure:Type: Single Family
Age: built in 2003
Style: 1 Storey, Bungalow
Square Footage: 1350
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Exterior: Aluminum Soffits and Fascia, Shingles, Vinyl Siding
Features:
Alarm System
Appliances
Built-In Dishwasher
Built-In Oven
Cedar Decking
Deck / Patio / Porch
Dock
Single Driveway Gravel and Private
Finished Basement
Hardwood Floors
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
Laundry
Master Bedroom En suite
Satellite Dish
Security System (Monitored)
Turn Key
Walk-out Basement
Water View
Waterfront
Year Round Road Access
Century 21
Granite Realty Group Ltd.
Real Estate Brokerage
Minden Ontario
Tom Ecclestone
Sales Representative
Telephone: 705.286.2138 Ext. 26
or contact
Century 21
Granite Realty Group Ltd.
Real Estate Brokerage
Haliburton Ontario
Margie Prestwich
Sales Representative
Telephone: 705-457-2128
Toll Free: 888-805-9106
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Just your luck -- you have to sell your home in winter, the slowest and dreariest sales season of all.
But cheer up. You can use staging, the reduced competition and some seasonal opportunities to your advantage.
"You wouldn't necessarily choose to sell your home in winter," says Katie Severance, a broker for ReMax in Upper Montclair, N.J. "But there are certain extra steps you can take to really help your chances."
Many homeowners pull their houses off the market by year's end if they haven't sold. That's understandable. The period from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day is the slowest time of year for home shopping as people focus on family and holidays.
The weather, too, helps put the chill in sales in most locations between now and spring. January and February see the fewest home sale closings, according to the National Association of Realtors, with the market not fully gearing up until April and May. Another big factor: Home buyers with children generally time their purchases so moving doesn't interfere with the school year.
Sometimes a job transfer, lease or personal circumstances require plunging into making a sale in the dead of winter. Although that means fewer buyers in most areas, as a seller you'll have a chance to stand out in a thinned-out field of competitors.
Here are some tips to lessen the chances your home will languish on the market:
1. Remember the basics.
Taking care of needed maintenance and repairs is obligatory in any season. A thorough cleaning and getting rid of clutter are equally essential. And tidying up the yard and touching up the exterior appearance to improve the curb appeal also can make the difference between deal or no deal.
In a slow market, nothing counts more than pricing aggressively. Check recent sale prices in your neighborhood on sites such as Zillow.com and Trulia.com and price your home competitively. "If it's priced properly, it will sell any day of the year," says Severance.
2. Think warm and cozy.
Home staging -- techniques used to make your house look bigger, brighter, warmer and more appealing -- takes on a new focus in winter. Rearranging the furniture and applying a fresh coat of paint to any room in need are just as important. But to convey a cozy impression in winter, it may behoove you to turn up the thermostat and have a fire in the fireplace for open houses. It will give you an edge over the many vacant homes on the market.
Staging may in fact be even more important in winter, according to Loren Keim, a real estate broker and professor of real estate at Lehigh University. "If you have a vacant house in winter with the heat turned down to 50, chances are someone will make a very low offer," he says. "And if you can leave at least a few pieces of furniture behind, it has more of an impact."
Displaying photos of how your property looks in summer is a good idea. Some staging experts also recommend decorating with warm colors such as deep orange or crimson.
3. Neatly shoveled paths make a difference.
It might seem obvious to keep sidewalks and driveways free and clear of ice and snow. But many homeowners who have already vacated their houses either aren't diligent about that winter duty or don't do a thorough job.
It's important for reasons of safety, aesthetics and, once again, competition. In particular, a foreclosed house probably won't have walks and parking spaces shoveled out, and "people don't like to deal with that," says Holden Lewis, real estate expert for Bankrate.com.
Lewis recalls pulling up in front of a house he had an appointment to see one February years ago in Toledo, Ohio. The sidewalk wasn't shoveled, and he took a look at the house from his car and decided not to go in. "If you want to sell the house, everything needs to be shoveled and clear," he says.
4. Good lighting is essential.
Your home may appear darker due to less daylight. Fight the gloom. Turn on all the lights possible for visitors -- this is no time to worry about the electric bill. Open blinds, drapes and shutters to let natural light pour in. Make sure to clean any grime off the windows first.
Encourage showings during high-daylight hours. Showing after work in the dark isn't a great idea. Make sure you have enough outside illumination for drive-by visitors in the evening, however. And keep the place well-lit even when you're not there.
5. Tasteful holiday decorations can help.
The holidays give you an extra chance to make your home stand out. Keep decorations conservative and don't overdo it on outdoor lighting. You don't want to put 25,000 lights on the roof like Clark Griswold in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." As sure as he blacked out the neighborhood, you would scare off buyers. But a big red bow on the For Sale sign and some holiday greenery, twinkling lights and elegant decorations inside can help give buyers a dose of seasonal cheer.
When Christmas and Hanukkah are over, you can keep the spirit alive. A colorful winter wreath on the front door and colorful poinsettias and holly bushes in the yard will help retain a festive look for January and February, when more house-shoppers start to turn up.
Article Source
Dave Carpenter
Associated Press
http://www.mercurynews.com/real-estate/ci_19298266
Other Winter Selling Tips
Wash Them Windows
People buy with their thoughts on first impression, windows are one thing that many sellers don't even consider. In winter the light can reveal grime and make it look like the home hasn't been well-maintained.
Have Music Playing in the Background
Create a soft atmosphere, tune the radio to the local classical station. Turn it down so that you barely hear it in the background. People tend to stay around a little longer to see if the home would be for them.
Comfortable and Cozy
Set the scene and help the buyers see themselves living happily in this house. Consider things such as putting a warm throw on the sofa or folding back the thick comforter on the bed. Spend some time walking throughout the home with the thought in mind, How can I make the home a little more appealing to others.
Timers for Lighting
You want your home to look warm and welcoming whenever prospective buyers drive past. But you're not home all the time, so put indoor and outdoor lights on timers. Buyers will always drive by at night just to take another look at the home.
Have the Heat On
Turn up that thermostat, make it toasty, gives the buyer more of a reason to linger, especially on a cold day. It's better to heat the house a degree or two warmer than usual and then set the temperature at normal. This prevents the heat from kicking on when the buyer is present, because some heating systems can be loud.
A wood burning or propane fireplace can be very appealing to a buyer. If you know people are coming to view the home have the fireplace operational, have the grate in front of it and don't leave it unattended for very long. You don't want your home to catch fire!
Emphasize Conveniences Nearby
Where are the nearest schools, plazas and food stores. Is is road plowed often. Think of things that are close by that makes your life a little more convenient and promote them.
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A museum is an institution that stores and cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing for local residents and tourists to the Haliburton Highlands area.
Are you interested in history of the Haliburton Highlands then this can help you.
Below is a list of five museums in the area.
Haliburton Highlands Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum
Stanhope Heritage Discovery Museum
Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost Museum
Minden Hills Museum
Haliburton Highlands Museum
The Haliburton Highlands Museum is found in Glebe Park, overlooking Head Lake and the Village of Haliburton. Open year-round, the main gallery consists of history exhibits on the region’s native people and cultures, the logging era, the very first railways and early tourism. Local community artifacts enhance displays on children’s toys, printing and the role of general stores.
The Haliburton museum also has an exceptional collection of over 100 bird specimens. For more information see Haliburton Highlands Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum officially opened its doors on July 1st, 2001, located in Dorset Ontario at the crossroads of Muskoka and Haliburton, featuring museum exhibits and displays of the early pioneer life, historical past of local settlers, traditional logging methods and historical information pertaining to pioneer settlement of the Dorset and surrounding region. For more information see the Dorset Heritage Museum
Stanhope Heritage Discovery Museum
The Stanhope Museum residing in the Haliburton Highlands of Ontario is home to a lot more than 140 years of records, knowledge and artifacts. This Ontario museum specializes in local pioneer history and is home to the historical Hawk Lake Log Chute. Hawk Lake Log Chute is the only remaining log chute of its style in Ontario. The log chute has been painstakingly repaired and reconstructed to authentic design as much as possible.
The Stanhope Museum is one of Ontario's smaller museums but it has one of the biggest archives of Ontario pioneer history and records. The museum is only a two hour drive from Toronto just north of the town of Minden in the scenic Haliburton Highlands of Ontario. Just north of Halls Lake on highway #35. For more information see Stanhope Heritage Discovery Museum
Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost Museum
Situated near north eastern boundary of Wilberforce, Ontario, Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost National Historic Site of Canada is a basic, rectangular, frame house that has a truncated hipped roof and an open porch preserving the main entrance. The white-painted Red Cross outpost sits on a quarter acre of land set back from the road and is flanked by two private properties. The rear of the museum property backs onto Dark Lake. For more information see Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost Museum
Minden Hills Museum
Stroll all through the museum's seven heritage buildings set on the grounds of the Cultural Centre. Explore an old school house, take a moment in the Wee Kirk, peek into pioneer life in the Bowron log home, see how they use to form steel the blacksmith shop and information on the logging camp Founded in 1859, Minden's heritage derives from logging, mining and some agriculture. A rugged pioneer past is captured in the a great number of artifacts and videos held at the museum. For more information see Minden Hills Museum
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5031 Muskoka Road 117
Big Trading Bay of Lake of Bays
Residential Cottage or home
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Asking Price $799,000 CAD
Garage with Detached Basement: "crawl space"
775 sq. ft. cottage/home
Lot Size: 220ft x 300ft
Year Built was 1946 with 2001 upgrades
Attractive, winterized three bedroom cottage on Big Trading Bay of Lake of Bays with 220 feet of north/west exposure and easy access off Highway 117.
This quaint and cozy cottage has the charm of yesterday but the comforts of today.
A stone fireplace in the living room with insert and another stone fireplace in a large room that could be used as a second living area or a fantastic games room.
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, screen Muskoka room and covered porch for your family enjoyment.
Wide open lake views and spacious dock with covered boat port.
Other improvements include a single garage and storage building.
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1509 Kennaway Road
Haliburton Ontario
Portage Lake
Asking Price: $649,000
Cottage is located on the peaceful shores of Portage Lake in the Haliburton Highlands, you will find this private 2,200 sq ft 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 baths a great four season cottage or home.
Custom crafted by builder with attention to detail and built with entertaining family and friends in mind.
Designed to have lake views from virtually every room.
800 sq ft interlocking stone patio
perennial gardens
hot tub on deck
one-of-a-kind fire pit
Gently sloping down to the tranquil lake setting with lakeside deck and dock.
Cottage property with 160 ft of west exposure with fabulous sunsets, shallow entry and deep off the dock with clean shoreline and big lake view.
Inside you will find the massive stone fireplace the focal point in this open concept cottage with red pine floors and walls, with well appointed kitchen including an abundance of storage, granite counter tops and large island for entertaining.
Heated bathroom slate floors
Electric skylight
Main floor laundry
Open concept and all beautifully done with the builder’s special touch
10 min from Haliburton on a year round paved municipal road.
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Private 6.4 acre parcel, mature treed yard backing onto major pond conveniently located three minutes from the village of Haliburton.
Home is on a year round municipal dead end road.
Nice winding driveway with adequate parking plus RV parking with separate hydro outlet.
Beautifully landscaped yard with hydro and phone lines buried
Total privacy in a natural country setting.
Meticulously maintained 1,470 sq. ft. energy efficient `Manitou` Royal Home plus full walkout lower level offers over 2,400 sq. ft. of limited maintenance luxury everyday living.
Calico Road House Features
Recent sunroom addition
Solid oak kitchen area with built-in appliances and granite countertops
Oak hardwood and ceramic floors
Laundry room on main floor
Sunken living room with natural fireplace and cathedral ceiling
Lower level studio with walkout
Wood airtight stove and oil furnace
Separate insulated and heated workshop for a handyman
Built in garage back-up generator panel and generator
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I found a very interesting article on some facts and ideas on passing your family cottage on later in life. Some great pointers I did pick up.
Here below are parts of the article, to read full article click here
Plan now to keep cottage in family
Planning ahead can help prevent rifts when it comes time to pass on the family cottage to children or other family members as smooth a transition as possible.
Planning early can prevent family rifts and legal complications down the road.
Rising real estate costs mean many children will not buy their own cottages. Therefore, passing an existing cottage to the younger generation can be a realistic option.
Along with the financial hurdles that need to be cleared, family issues may also pose some challenges to succession. Deciding if a cottage will go to all children or only those who are interested in maintaining it, for example, is something that needs to be discussed.
There are four foundations to a successful cottage succession. They include having the parents retain the cottage until it is time for succession, managing the capital gains tax upon succession, choosing children to be the next stewards of the cottage, and developing a cottage agreement to provide a stable structure for shared ownership.
The cottage agreement would help alleviate some of the stress involved with succession and go a long way to preventing the deterioration of familial relationships in the future.
The agreement serves two purposes which include safely passing cottage ownership from one generation to the next and providing a structure for children to ensure fair approaches to joint ownership.
Such a document could anticipate and prevent issues that could rip a family apart. For example, it could include a section on preventing the sale of the cottage to non-family members, sharing cottage usage, allocating expenses fairly and setting a budget and financial reserve to cover expenses, he said.
You may think everything is going fine, but if there is one child, whether the oldest daughter or the youngest son, that isn’t going to sign a document because it’s their way or the highway, now is the time to find out. Not after you transfer the property.
For more information on cottage agreements read this full article
Colourfest 2011 in Haliburton
With regards to the fall season, a must see and do event is the Haliburton Colourfest. The Haliburton Highlands is surrounded by large and small magnificent lakes, our Canadian Shield and natures's spectacular exhibit of autumn colours.
Colourfest 2011 Coming this fall season for your entertainment.
Saturday October 1, 2011
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location Haliburton Village/Head Lake Park
Little Colourfest History
The Haliburton Fall Festival began in 2008 as an initiative of the Haliburton Village Business Improvement Area to enhance the downtown core with gorgeous fall displays, a scarecrow contest, guess-the-weight contest of a giant pumpkin, vintage car display, pancake breakfast to start the day off at the local Haliburton United Church, corn roast, and a family-friendly entertainer on main street.
With the support of a committed group of volunteers the fall festival inspired strong community spirit and participation through the onset of a soft shoulder season.
In 2010, with a grant from the Haliburton County Development Corporation, a professional Event Coordinator was brought in to grow the festival. Her first initiative: re-brand the festival, Colourfest. Then came the logo, promotional materials, marketing and advertising campaign and much more.
Colourfest supplied continuous entertainment by Haliburton's popular local performers, musical buskers along main street, over 100 vintage cars at the public dock, spectacular fall colours bus rides, Kids' Colour Splash create-a-mural, Kids' Word Splash poetry display, the corn roast and pancake breakfast, all happening at Haliburton's Head Lake and with magnificent fall colours as its backdrop.
Plus, with the assistance of the Municipality of Dysart et al and newly enlisted local sponsors, Colourfest packed the village with local residents, cottagers and visitors, resulting in Colourfest 2010 being named the "Best Fall Fest Yet!" coming from your Haliburton Echo. UpComing 2011 Colourfest
With the result of Colourfest 2010's success came Celebrate Ontario funding from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture enabling additional attractions for Colourfest 2011
Family Event
Fun times for the Kids
Live Entertainment
Start the day off with Pancake Breakfast
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Check off all the boxes on your wish list, this could be the one of your dreams come true.
Large lake view cottage on spectacular Soyers Lake, sunset exposure, excellent frontage, good privacy, very well treed lot with attractive cottage for sale
Beautiful Viceroy style cottage has open concept living area with gourmet kitchen with adjacent dining area, both with hardwood floors
Lovely screened in room, super great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace
Master suite with walk-in closet and spacious en suite bath as well as a guest room and full four piece bath are also located on the main floor
Upstairs are two more large bedrooms and an office area overlooking the lake
The Kitchen
The lower level has a large family room, den and computer room as well as large laundry/utility room and huge storage room with exterior garage door making it easy to store all those water toys
The Lake with large deck and boat slips. Great place to relax and read a good book and cool off in the lake.
Cottage has large lakeside entertainment deck with great view of lake, care free landscaping and plenty of parking spots for cars, boats and toys.
Lake Etiquette respectfully suggests an attitude and approach to enjoying our mutually shared lake and the surrounding environment.
They strive to preserve Soyers Lake in its natural state to protect its many natural treasures and wildlife by maintaining our shoreline in as natural a condition as possible. They do their best to keep pesticides, fertilizers and all cleansers out of the lake in order to protect the natural water quality of our lake.
They strive to respect all our neighbours’ enjoyment and property boundaries in our use of sound systems, lighting, motorized vehicles, watercraft, wake, machinery, and pets
Property Type: Residential
Lot Dimensions: 172`X968`X889`X269` (5.08 ACRES)
Sewer: Septic
Water: Drilled Well, Municipal
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8626 Highway 118
Little Boshkung Lake
Minden Ontario
This viceroy design and style, meticulously maintained home or cottage is on a stunning, perfectly flat half acre lot which is south facing and a nice sand beach area.
Lots of space in this 3 bedroom cottage home, 2 bathroom + office and spa room.
Viceroy design with an open concept interior, a cathedral everyday living room with BC fir beams, and a full brick fireplace connected to the furnace fan to circulate the heat.
Master bedroom is nicely separated from the other bedrooms.
Living space totals 2000 sq ft and includes a breakfast/sun room.
Water line has UV filter system.
The whole lot is like acquiring your own personal private park! Landscaped with birch and evergreens, some perennial gardens and a two bay car garage at the rear of the property. optional is the wheelchair access (can be removed).
Then there's the fact that it is on Haliburton`s premier 3 lake chain and only a 10 minute drive to town, schools and hospital.
Indoor Hot tub with view of Little Boshkung Lake
Property Type: Residential
Lot Dimensions: 100FT /0.45 ACRES
Sewer: Septic
Century 21 - Granite Realty Group Ltd. Real Estate Brokerage - Haliburton
Lee Gauthier and Dagmar Boettcher
Broker and Sales Representative
Telephone: (705) 489-9968
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3567 Lake Kashagawigamog Road
Haliburton Ontario
Kashagawigamog Lake
Cottage Description
Cute as a button, water front and amazing lot and lake for family summer fun
Bunkie for family and friends
Summer porch for dining or playing games with a great lake view
A true traditional style cottage situated on certainly one of Haliburton's most renowned lakes.
This five lake chain is fantastic for the avid boater or cottager with all the toys.
3 bedrooms, 3 piece bathroom
Large living room with picture window overlooking the lake.
Quaint, neat and clean bunkie is appropriate for your overflow guests or extended family.
200 feet of sand shoreline, west exposure.
Large open concept kitchen wood finish and white cabinets
Property:
Type: Residential
Lot Dimensions: 2.39 Acres
Sewer: Septic
Structure Type: Cottage and Recreational Properties
Style: Bungalow, 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathrooms
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Exterior: Wood
Kashagawigamog Lake is a lake in Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada. It is in the "cottage country" area of central Ontario and has many beautiful cottages along its shores
Lake Kashagawigamog is probably the largest lake in the Haliburton Highlands getting its name from the Native word for "long and winding waters." Kashagawigamog is 16 km long and about 1 km wide, the lake is a very scenic lake for boat cruising. Considering that it is part of a chain of 4 other lakes including Head Lake on which the village of Haliburton is situated, boating is endless and in addition makes it possible for boat access to the general public docks in town about 3 km away.
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David Lee - Sales Representative
Telephone: (705) 286-2138
Toll Free: (866) 545-6134
Bob Lake History
The Flooding of Bobs Lake - In 1870, the construction of a dam at Bolingbroke raised water levels by 15 to18 feet. The new water level made one lake out of four, in addition to several adjoining bodies of water. All the lowlands and back bays were flooded, including Long Bay, Green Bay, Buck Bay, Mill Bay and Mud Bay. This created the much larger and more significant body of water we now know as Bobs Lake. The flooding 135 years ago made Bobs Lake look almost entirely different from its pre-1870s river valley status. The flooding of Bobs Lake did not affect Crow Lake because of its’ much higher elevation at the time.
Shortly after flooding, lowland fields were under water, which was not predicted by government officials because the dam was only supposed to raise the water level 24 inches. The rising water flooded the forests and swamps that surrounded the lakes. The flooded woodlands raised the acidity of the lake which killed many fish and left others with sores. Roads were washed out and many bridges just floated away. In winter, loggers traveled on the ice to cut as many trees as they could before they rotted. For the next 60 to 70 years, many parts of the lake remained choked with decaying trees, high stumps and driftwood. Remnants of some of these trees can still be seen along shorelines in various places.
To read more see http://bobsandcrowlakes.ca/about-2/history-of-the-lakes/the-flooding-of-bobs-lake/
Bob lake has a number of cottages along its shoreline and a boat launch on the south side near county road #2. Large mouth and small mouth bass are the most popular catch with a small population of lake trout available.
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Kennisis Lake may be the biggest lake in the Haliburton Highlands with a surface area of greater than 1,640 ha, just south west of Algonquin Provincial Park. From end to end, the lake is approximately 23 kilometres long. The smaller counterpart is Little Kennisis Lake.
The lakes shoreline lots are pretty much privately owned, with the newest residences and summer homes being built on the western shore readily available by West Shore Drive. Kennisis Lake is bordered by Haliburton Forest on the north and east, nearby Algonquin Provincial Park to the north, and also a third tract land to the west which is a 24,000 hectare tract of Crown land referred to as the Frost Center Area. The lake is accessible through the town of West Guilford on County Road 7, Kennisis Lake Road.
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 I was surfing through the Internet and came across this interesting article on tips to finding the right cottage or home for your vacation and I just had to share it with you. The article is not very helpful to renting one of our cottages but does give great advice when renting large private cottages or luxury homes.
We do have two private cottage rentals on our website that have nothing to do with our resort but they belong to our next door neighbour and we do advertise and rent them as a service to our customers. The following article is useful information when considering renting one of them.
Here is a great article
If you're looking to rent a vacation home but don't know where to start, you're not alone. Finding the perfect beach house or vacation villa isn't easy, but there are ways to set yourself apart from the herd and guarantee you get the vacation you want without breaking your budget. As with most endeavors, planning ahead and being organized are the keys. This article will break down the process into nine easy to follow steps that you should take to secure the home or cottage you want at a great price.
1. Start Your Search Early
Avoid some of the stress and excessive costs that can go with trying to secure a vacation home, particularly during peak season and on short notice, by thinking, researching and planning at least six months (but preferably a year) in advance. While this may seem excessive, keep in mind that vacation rentals - at least, the good ones - usually book up fast.
If you're not sure where to start, your first goal should be to nail down your destination and the approximate timing of your trip. Once you've made these decisions, a real estate agent who specializes in your destination can be helpful in finding a vacation home rental. Consider contacting popular brokerages that have a large presence or looking for individual agents that are known and respected in the area you are visiting.
One of our favourite shopping spots for food especially when it comes to fresh produce is becoming a Friday tradition and we look forward to it. How exciting, that's country living for you.
Every Friday during the summer from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is available beside the restaurant "That Place" in Carnarvon. Fresh local produce, lamb, bread, baked goods, preserves, pickles, maple syrup, honey; Local Artisans. Until September 9th.
Highlands Summer Festival
Presents: Archibald and Regina, in Concert
July 11 2011
ARCHIBALD & REGINA: Singer, song-writer and musical playwright David Archibald is back on the Highlands Summer Festival stage with his unique brand of music and easy-going acoustic presentation. This time he is sharing the stage with Highlands Summer Festival veteran Jocelyn Regina multi-faceted musician, actress and song-writer. The concert will include many of their own compositions and they have promised to co-write a song especially for these concerts. NOTE: Archibald & Regina perform three concerts, July 11, 29 and August 1.
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 County Road 21 Haliburton
"On the Other Hand" was released by Randy Travis on his classic debut Storms of Life. Gotta love country! Lots of hit country music lyrics to satisfy any true country fan.
It's still one of the best country songs of the 1980s.
Remember the release in 1977, Johnny Paycheck's "Take This Job and Shove It" struck a chord with working people everywhere. If you couldn't tell off your boss in person, playing it really loud on the drive home was the next best thing.
Coming soon to the Minden Arena three great country music singers, Johnny Burke and Eastwind, Linsey Beckett and Juno Award Nominee Paul Weber.
•Saturday August 13, 2011
•Tradition Country toe tapping Country music
•Tickets are $40.00 and that includes a delicious buffett dinner
•Doors open at 5 pm, Dinner 6 pm and entertainment starts at 7 pm.
1835 Deep Bay Road
Minden Ontario
Little Gull Lake
Situated on a very private lot on picturesque Little Gull Lake sits a charming and comfortable 4 bedroom viceroy cottage located off a township road west of Minden.
147 feet of west exposure waterfront.
Large living room with vaulted ceiling has a walk out to the large wrap around deck.
The stone insert fireplace warms the building with electric baseboard as backup.
Open concept kitchen and dining area also has access to large deck that is ideal for entertaining family and friends.
Septic installed in 2005, roof in 2009.
The land is level around the cottage with ample parking and easy access from the township road.
The lot slopes to the lake with natural stone stairs to a level area at the waters edge.
The waterfront is private and offers shallow water to wade in or dive off the dock.
Little Gull is a spring fed lake and backs onto the Queen Elizabeth ii Provincial Park.
Little Gull can be accessed from public boat launch off of Country Road #2, fair fishing for large and small mouth bass.
Property:
Type: Residential
Lot Dimensions: 147` X IRRG. / 0.60 ACRES
Sewer: Septic
I have no knowledge about this cottage or home listing, just passing the information along to our resort guests that happen to be searching for cottages and homes for sale in the area.
I have no knowledge about this cottage or home listing, just passing the information along to our resort guests that happen to be searching for cottages and homes for sale in the area.
4 Bedroom Home for Sale 20 Acres and 2 Ponds
2829 Loop Road
Haliburton Ontario
Asking Price: $239,900
Nicely maintained attractive custom built 4 bedroom home for sale on a private 20 acre property with 2 ponds, one stocked with rainbow trout the other below a majestic 75 foot rock bluff currently being fed because of the dam on Farquhar Lake with gorgeous views.
Open concept home with kitchen and dining room combo with a breakfast bar, large stone fireplace and re-finished pine plank floors.
Jacuzzi tub
Large front porch and rear screened porch with a great view of the trout pond.
The nicely treed acreage with trails throughout includes two separately deeded parcels with extensive road frontage for potential future development.
A class `b` license is issued to the property to operate as a pit to extract gravel if you need it as an income property.
Recently built insulated heated double car garage having a loft and a patio.
Large fishing and boating lakes and recreational trails near by connect you to all the Haliburton Highlands has to offer.
Close to all amenities and high speed internet for your business.
Property:Type: Residential
Lot Dimensions: 1465` X IRREG. / 20.4 ACRES
Sewer: Septic Water: Dug Well
I have no knowledge about this cottage or home listing, just passing the information along to our resort guests that happen to be searching for cottages and homes for sale in the area.
I have no knowledge about this cottage or home listing, just passing the information along to our resort guests that happen to be searching for cottages and homes for sale in the area.
Extreme weather, from high winds and thunderstorms to scorching sun and humid temperatures, was the hot topic in much of Southern Ontario on Wednesday. We even had calls from people coming up on the weekend to make sure their cottage was still available.
Through the afternoon and evening, severe thunderstorms rolled through central, southern and eastern Ontario bringing wind, heavy rain and golf ball sized hail to some regions.
About 150,000 Hydro One customers were without power Wednesday night and a spokeswoman said some might not have hydro restored until Sunday.
Deputy Reeve Cheryl Murdoch said something "like a tornado" touched down at approximately 2:30 p.m. ET, with authorities saying the mobile home park Hunter Creek Estates near Highway 35 sustained the most damage. Local reports said trees were uprooted.
One person was injured in Minden when a tree fell on a house.
We were lucky here at the resort which is only 20 minutes from Minden. A few loud bangs of thunder, 30 seconds of hail which did little damage to our flowers and a little rain, that's all we got. Our power flickered on and off a few times durning the day but was not out till later that night for about an hour.
Some Vacation Things to Do in June
June 11, 2011 (Saturday) Haliburton County Fair
Family Beef BBQ
Time: 5 pm
Location: S. G. Nesbitt Memorial Centre
Annual dinner and fundraiser featuring a Loonie auction brought to you by the Minden Agricultural Society. Meet & Greet at 5pm; Dinner at 6 pm; Loonie auction at 8 pm.
Adults $15.00, children (under 10) $6.00; children (under 6) free.
Phone: 705-286-1225
June 11, 2011 Pedal Your Arts - Tour Du Village
Visit the studios of Haliburton County artists while enjoying the beauty of the Highlands from your bike. With two experienced, local guides, this fully supported cycling tour will take you on a breathtaking (literally!) adventure along scenic back roads and through small villages and hamlets.
They'll stop regularly to visit local art studios to talk to the artist or watch demonstrations. Original works of art will be on display for show and sale. and also take some time to explore natural and cultural features along the way.
A tasty lunch is provided. Discover the world of art in Haliburton Village. Set on the shores of Head Lake and steeped in the history of 19th century logging, the Village offers the opportunity to both enjoy a wide variety of outdoor pursuits while exploring the creative talents of our local artists. This bicycle tour (approximately 10km) explores a variety of visual arts offerings while enjoying this scenic village from the comfort of a bicycle seat. Anyone who can ride a bike can do this tour.
Your hosts are experienced cyclists with intimate knowledge of the area and years of guiding practice. This is a full but relaxed day punctuated by good company, delightful artisans and outstanding food.
To register, please call at least one week before the scheduled event. For further information please call us or send an email.
June 18, 2011 (Saturday) Treasure N Trash Community Yard Sale
Time: 8 am til 2 pm
Location: Head Lake Park, Haliburton
Got something to sell antiques or collectibles, Mark the date! Rails End volunteers are organizing a Giant Community Yard Sale. NEW for 2011 your own home business (items new or old), toys, sporting goods, furniture, frames, plants, your preserves (only sealed preserves permitted, no soft drinks/chip/hotdog stands etc.); you can be part of the action on June 18!
To sign up for a table give them a call 705-457-2330. Once again they are pleased to have a wide selection of yard goods and notions contributed by the Textile Museum of Canada Volunteer Committee. Butter Tart Contest (call for entry details)! Roller Derby Grrrls Autograph Signing! Mr. VanL and his accordion! This is one yard sale you won't want to miss.
Phone: 705-457-2330
June 18, 2011 (Saturday) Minden Kinsmen Truck Pull and Show & Shine
Time: Registration 8:00am
Location: Minden Fairgrounds
Admission: Adults $12, ages 12-16 $6, Children under 12 are free.
Food, Refreshment, Camping and Beer Tent on site.
For more information contact the Haliburton Visitor Info Centre:
Phone: 1-800-461-7677
June 19, 2011 (Sunday) The Good Lovelies in Concert
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Northern Lights Pavilion
The Haliburton County Folk Society present the Good Lovelies in Concert with the Red Hawk Jazz Combo.
Funny and upbeat with just a pinch of sass, The Good Lovelies textbook three part harmonies and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006.
Tickets:
Haliburton The Photo Shop
Minden-Haliburton Highlands Copy Centre
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