Escape to your own piece of paradise with this stunning year-round home/cottage situated on 8.98 acres of wooded land. Showcasing 280 ft of frontage w/ SE exposure on desirable Lake of Bays, offering unparalleled privacy & natural beauty. The most impressive red cedar log Pan-Abode you’ve seen. As you step inside, allow a sense of relaxation to fall over you with tone-on-tone wood accents drawing you into the great rm featuring a cathedral ceiling, large windows overlooking the lake & a modern wood-burning stove. A chef-worthy kitchen showcases high-end built-in appliances including a warming drawer, wine cooler & large island w/ breakfast bar. The open concept dining room is ideal for entertaining & provides access to the wraparound deck w/ glass railing overlooking the lake. The dreamy primary suite features a walk-in closet w/ custom millwork built-ins, a private balcony w/ glass railing, and a spa-like ensuite featuring a double sink vanity, soaker tub & curbless tiled shower. The main floor features wide plank engineered hardwood flooring throughout & is finished off with a main floor family rm, home office & powder rm. Upstairs, the sitting rm w/ library, 2 beds & a modern 4-pc bath offer the perfect space for kids/guests. The finished walkout basement features a spacious home gym, a bright rec rm w/ a mesmerizing lake view & backyard access. An additional bedroom, den/kids’ play rm & 3-pc bath w/ laundry. Take a short ride down the cart path or take the stairs over to the hard packed sand shoreline w/ shallow entry perfect for swimming & a large floating dock w/ boat slip for your watercraft. There is also a 2 car detached garage w/ storage loft above. Peacefully tucked back from the year-round road down a 1.2km private laneway shared w/ only a few neighbours. Located just 19km to Downtown Huntsville & on a school bus route, this property offers solitude & convenience. Enjoy additional peace of mind w/ a Tesla Powerwall to carry you through any power outage.