Features of the Common Areas

Indoor

The interior common living space at Oakview is almost 4000 sq ft on the main floor

Kitchen - whether or not you like to cook, this is a great kitchen

  • Commercial kitchen - well stocked with tools & utensils,
  • Multiple work surfaces of varying heights
  • 2 new induction stoves with many cooking modes
  • Complete range of small appliances e.g. Vita-mix, air fryer, slow cooker, instant pot, blenders, food processors
  • Multiple freezers, fridges, gas BBQ
  • Well stocked pantry
  • Very large selection of cook books
  • And we use a Food-Cycler to reduce green waste

Dining - small and large group dining

  • Table that fits 10 comfortably
  • Small table suitable for meals with small groups
  • High-top table
  • Large selection of unique serving dishes
  • A quiet sitting area in which to relax or converse

Living - many places for gathering or sitting alone

  • Beautiful stone fireplace with ample seating
  • Large area for watching movies together or house meetings
  • Bar area with counter and high-top seating and breakfast table

Exercise room - a room dedicated to exercise

  • Recumbent bike/rowing machine
  • Treadmill
  • Free weights and other smaller equipment

Entrance - a large entry and side room with plenty of room for coats, boots, etc

Laundry - new machines, located on the main floor

High efficiency heating and AC - separate systems for each floor

Water - Commercial filtration and treatment system provides clear, great tasting water

Restrooms - 2 restrooms on the main floor

High Speed WiFi - Starlink WiFi with GoogleNest network

‘Hot’ desks - with office chairs

Storage - Each resident has ample dedicated storage space in the basement

Bicycle storage - space inside or out.

And our favourite - that big, beautiful wrap-around 3-season porch with warm weather dining and many possible seating arrangements

Outdoor

Oakview is situated on almost 4 acres of property and has lakefront with a dock

Are you drawn to water?

  • Big, deep, clean lake for swimming
  • Canoes and kayaks to explore many natural shorelines
  • Great fishing & ice fishing

Are you drawn to trees & rock?

  • Access to the amazing trails of Algonquin Highlands literally at our doorstep
  • All-season hiking, snowshoeing, skiing

Large backyard with multiple gathering areas

Gardens - flowers, herbs, vegetables and lots of rhubarb

Fire pit - at the beach

Clothesline

Shaded front yard - overlooking the lake

New propane generator - which powers the entire home when needed

Garage - with loft ready for many possibilities (help us decide)

Lots of parking - and drive shed for bikes and tire storage

Our Guest House

  • Four-season
  • fully equipped
  • Cozy 2-bedroom home

A special place for visiting family and friends

  • Fully furnished, well-equipped kitchen
  • Sleeps up to 6 people

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