lew Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) I've been retired from the Fire Dept. for 9 years but my wife loved her job & wanted to continue working, but we always wanted to get out of Toronto...(who doesn't ??) and move to the country once she packed it in and now the time finally arrived. We've had a house trailer at Lakefield on Lake Katchawanooka for 36 years now with alot of our best friends in the area and wanted to stay close by, and we finally found exactly what we've been searching for just 3 miles north of Yonges Point.....(10 minutes south of Burleigh Falls)..... and take possession in February. I thought long and hard about water front, but decided not to bother as I'm constantly towing my boat to different lakes all the time anyways, infact I towed my boat more than 2500 miles this year alone. Were right beside Clear Lake with only a dirt road between me & the lake, infact the water is only 150' from me If I want to lauch the boat there, it's only about 2 miles up the road to Kawartha Park Marina and that'll give me access to Stoney also. The house is only 8 years old and is in beautiful condition and is wired for a generator and has central air and also central vac. The property is 100' x 237' and at the end of the yard there's nothing but woods all the way back to hwy 28 a mile away. Gonna be a great place for me & the pooch to hike every day Anyways, here's a few pics of the new digs. I only took a couple and the rest are from the real estate website. I said I wanted country & I meant it........the road into my place A pic I took today....the house is actually beige but for some reason looks pink There's a circular drive in front and then the long drive up to the garage. I'm gonna have to buy both a riding lawnmower & snow blower The back with the full width deck Back yard......check out the garage Beautiful living room with wood fireplace Huge den Beautiful kitchen Master with ensuite, including a huge shower with built in lights, skylight and corner jacuzzi and walkout to the rear deck There's a couple more bathrooms, 3 more bedrooms, laundry, mudroom and a fully finished 8' high basement with a BIG family room downstairs. I think what really sold me though was the HUGE garage. It's 20' wide with remote door and a full 52' deep with a workshop at the far end. It's also fully insulated and has a propane furnace. I was in there yesterday and it was 70 degrees. Be a great place to build stuff and work on the boat all winter. There's more than enough room inside for my 19' boat, van & car. View inside And upstairs above the garage is a 20 x 20 finished loft that even has hardwood floors. Diane says that'll be my spot whenever I get outta hand Anyways folks, that's gonna be our new home very shortly and hopefully I haven't bored anyone, but I've waited a long time for this place and just thought I'd share it with you. If anyone wants me after February, you'll know where to find me Edited December 15, 2009 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketclam Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 It's a beautiful part of the world! Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LEW!!!! I've been waiting for this thread!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW. Let me look some more before I even try to comment.... VERY, VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) I think you've found your honey hole in that beautiful wooded lot and awesome house.... Congratulations Lew You both deserve it Thanks for sharing Leechman Edited December 15, 2009 by Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Are ya accepting borders ?? Great stuff Lew... a great plan to stay off the waterfront. Keeps the "friends" ya never knew you had list down !!! How many OFC'rs can bunk in up in that loft??... lol Edited December 15, 2009 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meely Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 BRAVO!! Congrats to you and the Missus......... Very nice looking place Lew. Are ya'z still keeping the trailer? Meely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Good to hear you've found the right spot for the second half of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Very nice place! I envy you, that would be an impossible dream for me. I really like the man-cave in the shop. Perfect spot for a pool/card table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Congratulations Lew. It really does look fantastic. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I've been checking all day for this Lew, I'm so happy you got it for February. Congratulations to you, Diane & Sheri, you all deserve it and I just know you'll be very happy there. What a gorgeous home, I'm extremely jealous Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Jealous, hell I'm totally envious Lew. Stellar, stunning! I'd have bought an outhouse if it came with that garage....LOL I couldn't be more happy for yous. Congratulations, it sounds and looks absolutely wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'm happy for you Lew. Congratulations on realizing your dreams to move to the country and getting the H out of T.O.! Great house and property... the garage is the icing on the cake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 GOOD STUFF. jf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 congrats Lew, Dianne & Marv you all truly deserve it jeepers i thought my garage was big at 20'x25' deep... lov'n that loft as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Fisher Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 beautiful!!!!!!! congrat's, i'm envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Wow Lew! Thats a real home+ from home. Beautiful !! Welcome to the country life......[prolly back to DIALUP LOL] All the best to you and Diane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Wow, congrat's to the both of you, what a great place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thats fantastic LEW!!! We'll make a redneck outta you yet!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice set up Lew. Congrats! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Very nice to say the least, may you and the wife enjoy it for many years to come. Now comes the important question, can you get on the internet and keep up the "Lew o'clock" submissions or is it going to be morse code.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Congrats Lew, looks like a beautiful place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Congrats to the both of you! Looks like an amazing place Lew...paradise compared to the big city for sure. I'm sure you'll both love it up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Lew, congratulations are definitely in order!! You have a nice property, close to the water and a big garage with a real nice 'doghouse'. The best of luck to you and your wife in your new home. You'll get many years of enjoyment there and you'll definitely have the peace and quiet you have been wanting. I definitely have to make it up that way to hit the water with ya!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 You deserve it Lew. Congrats.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thats Awesome Lew! You will be very happy there I'm sure! I love the Garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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