Escape to the country and unwind. Just 1.5 hours from the city, this luxurious chalet is sleeps 10-12 with five private acres, a hiking loop, a 1-acre pond, and high-speed fiber wifi. With the Bruce Trail and renowned hiking, cycling and mountain biking routes right outside your door, boredom is not an option. Venture up to Collingwood, hop down to Hockley Valley, or just sit back in the hot tub and soak up this slice of tranquility.
THE PROPERTY
Welcome to De Veer Pond - your own personal resort. We have everything you need and more:
Fully equipped kitchen with island, dining table for 8-10, plenty of closet space, main floor laundry, wood burning fire place plus a huge, waterfront fire pit for evening marshmallow roasting.
Kids will love the playmat on the pond, enclosed trampoline, volleyball/badminton or fishing for large-mouth bass right off the dock.
For rainy days there is a large selection of board games including a vintage chess set, a games table and 2 TVs with DVD players and a selection of movies. And winter lovers rejoice.
The property is just minutes from Mansfield Ski Club, 25 minutes to Blue Mountain or Hockley Valley, and surrounded by some of the most stunning trails in the province.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 5 tree-lined acres.
- Hot Tub
- Massive Deck
- Vermont Castings BBQ
- Creek-fed private swimming pond with fountain
- Private hiking trail looping property
- Basement media room with double-bottom bunk bed and large sofa can serve as fourth bedroom
- Open concept living room
- Games table, deluxe Scrabble and Vintage Chess Board
- Wood-Burning Fireplace
- Gourmet, fully-equipped kitchen with island and gas stove
- Hardwood throughout, new plush carpet in basement
- TV & VCRs in master suite and basement rec room
- Mudroom upon entry
- Circular kitchen table with pond view expands to seat 10.
- Large Kitchen island with breakfast bar and built-in compost.
- Main floor laundry.
- Outdoor dining on giant deck looking over the pond.
OUTDOORS
- Private tree-lined driveway leads to parking for up to 8 cars
- Stunning gardens
- Walking trail looping the property
- Beautiful swimming pond with dock and floating island
- Kayak and canoe available for guests
- Sunrise over private pond
- Sunset under gazebo
- BBQ
- Hot tub
- Trampoline
- Ping pong table outside
- Badminton/volleyball net
MASTER WING
- Massive bedroom suite with King bed, gas fireplace, walk in closet, cathedral window and walk out to hot tub and deck.
- Private sitting area with leather club chair, sofa, TV, and DVD player
- Ensuite three-piece bathroom with walk-in shower
BEDROOMS
- 3 bedrooms on the main floor (King, Queen, 2 Doubles)
- Basement functions as a 4th ‘bedroom’ and rec room with a double bottom bunk bed, large sofa, TV, DVD player and plenty of DVDs
- Portable crib, high chair and baby gate available upon request
Guest access
The entire property is yours to explore. Guests should consider the walking trail and creeks as the perimeter / property line to avoid venturing into the neighbour’s land.
Other things to note
WATER SAFETY
The estate includes open water including two small creeks and the pond. Children should not enter the water alone and should be supervised outdoors. Guests swim and use outdoor equipment at their own risk.
BASIC SUPPLIES
We aim to provide guests with enough basic supplies to comfortably kick off their stay but supplies are not replenished. Here's what to expect:
Kitchen:
- A new roll of paper towel
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher powder/pods
Bathrooms:
- 3+ rolls of toilet paper
- Hand soap
- Body wash / soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
