43 HIAWATHA Drive, Port Sydney, Ontario

Fabulous family home on almost 4 acres with 230' frontage on the Muskoka River just outside the charming village of Port Sydney & located on a quiet, dead end municipal road. Level, winding drive welcomes you into this gorgeous, private property & sets the tone for the peaceful feel you will find here amongst mixed forest, gardens, cleared space to play on & the beautiful river to explore. Character filled, unique red oak timber frame home features a double Rumford fireplace (& even a pizza oven!) & tons of space to spread out. Large entrance foyer w/ 2 pc bath leads to the spacious kitchen w/ 2 sinks/work areas, handy island & work nook overlooking front lawn & forest. Floor to ceiling brick f/p is the focal point for the dining & living rm areas w/ French doors leading to the spacious deck for tranquil dining & relaxing overlooking gardens/forest/river. Hallway leads to 3 nicely sized bdrms & main bath. Upstairs, the huge open loft offers many options from cozy TV space to office, gym, new primary bdrm, etc. Full lower level w/ walkout is home to an office, sauna w/ shower area, storage, laundry rm, family rm/library with f/p, 2 pc bath & massive games room or come up w/ what works best for your family to utilize these great spaces (yoga/art studio?). Double+ barnbeam timber frame garage has potential written all over it including option to add a loft area. Park your vehicles, store your toys, make a workshop/home biz, etc! Brand new stairs w/ landing lead to the new dock & serene river views. Swim, paddle down to Balsam Chutes or up to the Port Sydney falls (7km's of boating) or portage/paddle all the way to High Falls. Stunning, natural property in an amazing location between Huntsville & Bracebridge w/ excellent nearby amenities (dining, groceries, beach/boat launch, school, LCBO, hardware, gas, even walk to golf) in an amazing community. Well loved & ready for a little updating, this unique, beautiful home makes the ultimate yr rnd Muskoka playground property. (id:56241)