Cross Streets: Archer. ** Directions: HWY 2, South on Archer, East on Lakeshore to 455. Embrace sustainable waterfront living in this striking 4-bedroom Viceroy home, privately nestled on 2 acres along Lake Ontario, just east of Cobourg. Designed in harmony with its natural surroundings, the home features high-efficiency geothermal heating and cooling, providing year-round comfort, low operating costs, and a reduced carbon footprint. With 213 feet of pristine, owned shoreline protected by an engineered retaining wall, this lakeside retreat offers easy access for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing, along with the rare convenience of a boat launch. Level, private grounds and two versatile outbuildings provide space for a workshop, studio, or recreational storage. Inside, dramatic vaulted ceilings, natural materials, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows fill the home with light and capture panoramic lake views, sunrises, and sunsets. A welcoming front deck with pergola leads into an open-concept great room featuring a stone, airtight wood-burning fireplace. The adjoining kitchen offers maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar, while the glass-wrapped dining room, beneath a vaulted wood ceiling, opens to a lakeside pergola dining area. The main-floor primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a private lakeview balcony, walk-in closet, and 4-piece ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower. Upstairs, an airy loft overlooking the great room offers flexible space for an office, studio, or guests. The finished lower level features generous lake-facing windows, a spacious recreation room, three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and ample storage. A distinctive four-season waterfront home combining natural beauty, thoughtful design, and energy-efficient living, ideal for everyday enjoyment and welcoming family and friends. (id:27476)
