Cross Streets: Hwy 7 & Christie Lake Road. ** Directions: Hwy 7 to, 6 km west, of Perth. South on Glen Tay Road. Right on Christie Lake (#6) Road, at the curve in the road name becomes Althorpe Road. Left on Bathurst Concession 2 Rd to Pin # 2499. Exceptional waterfront home, unlike any other. Grand 3757sf stone and log home offers European flavours with 92 park-like acres on the Tay River. Gorgeous landscaped front yard with graceful fountain flowing into a pond. Circular driveway leads to showcase stone portico with amazing gothic solid wood door. Inside 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom Montebello-styled home are soaring timber beams, massive stonework and architectural details offering refined sophistication with enduring charm. Livingroom dramatic fan tracery ceiling and amazing stone wall with built-in stone fireplace that has woodstove insert. Solarium floor-to-ceiling glass wall, rock wall with decorative waterfall and glass door to flagstone patio terrace. Open dining room and kitchen, wrapping you in warm wood decor and tranquil views of the private outdoors. Welcoming well-designed kitchen has cherry cabinets and Butler pantry with breakfast bar. The family room, or bedroom, has 3-pc ensuite with second door to hallway. Main floor two more bedrooms, powder room and another powder room with laundry station. Big bright mudroom features wall of closets. Upstairs is relaxing library loft and the primary suite; walk-in closet plus 4-pc ensuite shower and jet tub. Lower level recreational room, wine cellar and storage room. The left wing of this home has radiant floor heating which includes the bedrooms, bathrooms and upstairs primary ensuite. Home has attached insulated double garage-workshop with log walls and radiant heated concrete floor. You also have driveshed, woodshed and garden shed. Enclosed gazebo for summer respite and gatherings. Endearing bunkie by the river is insulated; it also has hobbit-like front door, hydro, woodstove and softwood floors. Walking trails thru the woods. Enjoy summers of canoeing, kayaking and tubing on the river. Hi-speed and cell service. On township maintained road with mail delivery and school bus pickup. 15 mins to Perth. (id:27476)
