Welcome to 64 Fire Route 96, an exceptional property with a three bedroom home, plus a two bedroom cottage, nestled within a waterfront community along the northern shoreline of Pigeon Lake.
Although not waterfront itself, this 1.67 acre property is just steps from the lake and does have direct access to it for boating, fishing and other lake-related activities. Majestic trees surround it on all sides, and exterior features include a detached garage that has workshop space, two open parking bays, and another shop/storage area with a single garage door; a gazebo, a fountain, and a quaint wishing well; a backyard deck with lake views; as well as a covered front porch that extends almost the length of the home. The cottage is approximately 900 sq. ft. in size, is perfect for family and friends paying a visit, or can be rented out for its income potential – and features two sunrooms, an eat-in kitchen, a family room with a wood-burning stove, two large bedrooms, and a full washroom.
The home offers approximately 2,650 sq. ft of exceptional living space, and has a lower level that provides crawl space storage. Numerous windows throughout (many which are oversized) offer multiple exposures for an abundance of natural light, as well as lake and/or outdoor views – and there are also numerous ceiling fans in the home to circulate wintertime heat and summertime breezes.
The main level showcases beautifully finished hardwood flooring throughout much of its space; plush broadloom is laid in the living and dining rooms; while ceramic flooring is seen in the entrance foyer (which has a double coat closet), and in a combined powder and laundry room directly off the foyer – which has an elegant pedestal sink, upper storage cabinets, and tucked behind lower cabinet doors under the deep folding counter is a front load washer and dryer.
The family room has two walls of windows and a garden door walk-out onto the backyard deck, enjoys lake views, and has the amazing warmth of a wood-burning fireplace with a stone hearth and a floor-to-ceiling mantle finished with a wood shelf.
The breakfast room has the charming accent of chair rail and lower wall trims, as well as a garden door walk-out onto the front porch – and is open to the kitchen. Its U-shaped design has seating at the peninsula, with ample counter space for culinary tasks; wood cabinetry provides abundant storage including a pantry area, a corner bread box, and glass-paneled accent cabinets above the peninsula; has a tiled back splash; and is complete with a built-in cooktop, dishwasher, wall oven, fridge, and stainless steel double sink.
The elegant formal dining room has a double French door entry off the kitchen area, and another French door to the rear foyer; enjoys lake views; and is illuminated by a beautiful light fixture accented with a ceiling medallion.
The living room is massive, and has windows on three of its walls that naturally brighten this lovely entertaining space – which has the added warmth of a pellet stove surrounded by a gorgeous dark-stained oak mantle and hearth accented with stone tiles.
The rear foyer on the north side of the home has a secondary coat closet, and a walk-out opening onto the backyard deck. Above is a vaulted Cathedral ceiling with a skylight, and off this foyer is an oak hardwood staircase to the upper level – which features three bedrooms and two washrooms.
The hallway is carpeted, as are the second and master bedrooms – while the third bedroom is finished with hardwood flooring. This bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, overlooks the lake, and has a double-sized closet with a single door – and comes with a Murphy bed. The second bedroom has a double closet and front yard views – and these two bedrooms share the common-use 4-pc washroom, which features vinyl flooring, an L-shaped wood vanity, and a tiled bath/shower area with bi-fold glass doors.
The master suite showcases a lovely light-filled sitting area with a vaulted ceiling by its window – which has a wonderful view of Pigeon Lake – and a walk-in closet with a pocket door entry. The ensuite washroom has a double French door entry, and vertical blinds along the inside of this entry provide privacy when necessary – and the ensuite also features vinyl flooring; a step-up jetted tub with ceramic tile surround; a pedestal sink; as well as an acrylic corner shower with a glass enclosure.
For most amenities, the communities of Bobcaygeon and Buckhorn are 12 and 15 minutes away, respectively – while the larger urban centres of Lindsay and Peterborough are 39 and 42 minutes away, respectively.
**NOTE** This address is searchable on Google Maps as “64 Fire Route 96, Bobcaygeon”, although the property is properly within the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The town of Bobcaygeon itself lies within the City of Kawartha Lakes.
For more information, contact Robert Sixsmith, of Sutton Group – Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage, at (416) 809-8191.