158a Ponacka Road Hastings Highlands, Ontario K0L 1P0

$1,850,000

Nestled into the landscape of West Bay on beautiful Baptiste Lake, Redding Cottage is an architecturally distinctive 4-season retreat where cedar, Douglas fir, glass & limestone blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Tucked among towering pines on a quiet south-facing shoreline, the property feels private, peaceful, & truly unique. Defined by Douglas fir beams, warm maple-clad walls, & dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, the post-and-beam main floor blurs the boundary between indoors & out. Natural light fills the living spaces, while a wood-burning stove anchors one of two inviting living areas, creating a gathering place year-round. The expansive wraparound deck extends living outdoors, overlooking the calm waters of West Bay. Limestone dry-stack walls & steps wind through the property to a generous south-facing dock, lakeside fire pit, & the clean, calm water that define one of Ontario's premier cottage destinations. The main cottage offers three Scandinavian-inspired bedrooms & a separate sleeping den, comfortably accommodating eight or more guests. Two thoughtfully designed Fogo Island-inspired bunkies offer sleeping, creative, or work-from-the-lake space, giving family & friends their own private retreat. Part of the sought-after lake chain connecting Baptiste, Benoir & Elephant Lakes, the area offers miles of boating, excellent fishing, & endless opportunities to explore. Redding Cottage is just 15 minutes from Bancroft, 35 minutes from Haliburton, one hour from Algonquin Provincial Park, & 2 hrs 45 mins from Toronto. A garage, laundry, & parking for 4 additional vehicles complete a property as practical as it is beautiful. This is truly a place to slow down - a home where thoughtful architecture frames the landscape, mornings begin with sunlight through the pines, afternoons are spent on the water, & evenings gather around the fire as the bay settles into silence. A rare opportunity to own an architectural gem as extraordinary as its setting. (id:55460)

Property Details

MLS® Number	X13638552
Property Type	Single Family
Community Name	Herschel Ward
Community Features	Fishing
Easement	Unknown
Equipment Type	Propane Tank
Features	Wooded Area, Irregular Lot Size
Parking Space Total	5
Rental Equipment Type	Propane Tank
Structure	Deck, Dock
View Type	Lake View, View Of Water, Direct Water View
Water Front Type	Waterfront On Lake

Building

Bathroom Total	2
Bedrooms Above Ground	3
Bedrooms Total	3
Amenities	Fireplace(s)
Basement Type	None
Construction Style Attachment	Detached
Cooling Type	Wall Unit
Exterior Finish	Wood
Fireplace Present	Yes
Fireplace Type	Woodstove
Foundation Type	Wood/piers
Half Bath Total	1
Heating Fuel	Other, Wood
Heating Type	Baseboard Heaters
Stories Total	2
Size Interior	1,100 - 1,500 Ft2
Type	House
Utility Power	Generator

Parking

Detached Garage
Garage

Land

Access Type	Public Road, Private Docking
Acreage	No
Landscape Features	Landscaped
Sewer	Septic System
Size Depth	92 Ft
Size Frontage	168 Ft
Size Irregular	168 X 92 Ft
Size Total Text	168 X 92 Ft
Surface Water	Lake/pond

Rooms

Level	Type	Length	Width	Dimensions
Second Level	Bedroom 3	2.57 m	4.32 m	2.57 m x 4.32 m
Second Level	Primary Bedroom	3.53 m	3.55 m	3.53 m x 3.55 m
Second Level	Bathroom	1.55 m	3.03 m	1.55 m x 3.03 m
Second Level	Family Room	5.19 m	6.55 m	5.19 m x 6.55 m
Second Level	Bedroom 2	2.52 m	4.32 m	2.52 m x 4.32 m
Main Level	Kitchen	3.29 m	3.99 m	3.29 m x 3.99 m
Main Level	Dining Room	3.7 m	2.72 m	3.7 m x 2.72 m
Main Level	Living Room	4.71 m	4.25 m	4.71 m x 4.25 m
Main Level	Other	2.4 m	2.36 m	2.4 m x 2.36 m
Main Level	Bathroom	0.83 m	2.36 m	0.83 m x 2.36 m
Main Level	Foyer	1.34 m	2.8 m	1.34 m x 2.8 m

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