Algonquin Highlands (Stanhope), Ontario — Algonquin Highlands (Stanhope), Ontario

Year-round home or cottage on sought-after Maple Lake, part of a scenic 3-lake chain. This property offers a rarely found level lot with 103 ft of sand beach, an aluminum dock, and stunning lake views, current owner is enjoying as their perfect retirement home.The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home combines comfort, function, and recent high-end upgrades. Over $300,000 has been invested in custom landscaping, including stone patios and walkways and shoreline enhancements with a stone retaining wall. Lush perennial gardens, charming small creek, plus a garden shed and cute privy. Inside, the living room showcases cherry floors, a Napoleon zero-clearance airtight fireplace, and walls of windows framing the water. The main-floor bedroom features cherry floors, double closets, and lake views, with the main 5pc bathroom offering laundry, a bidet, and a Safe Step walk-in tub/shower with heated seat and therapy functions.The kitchen is fitted with granite countertops and ample cabinetry. The sun-filled family room/sunroom boasts beautiful lake views, a propane fireplace, abundant lakeside windows, sliding glass door walkout to lakeside deck and custom stone patio. Open concept with the dining room with lots of storage and large picture windows and walks out to a 10 'x 11' covered deck with Trex decking. Extras include central air, central vac, propane forced-air furnace, drilled well and pumphouse that supplies water for the flowers. A bonus to this beautiful setting is the oversized insulated garage with a pine-finished studio with a propane airtight stove, plus a single-car garage with electric door opener, insulated and drywalled. Upstairs, a pine-finished loft with skylights, large windows, track lighting, and generous storage completes this waterfront retreat. Access off Highway 118 with a easy commute to the GTA. (id:63357)