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Location
- 1.5 hrs south of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada;1 hr. north of Kingston
- West of highway 15 at Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
Sand Lake
- Part of the Rideau Canal system between Jones Falls (south) and
Davis Locks (north)
- Deepest part of the lake is 60’
- Excellent bass fishing
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Walnut Island
- One of two large islands; the other is Birch Island opposite the
marina
- South side of the island faces the main lake, opposite the Rideau
Canal channel which passes just north of Birch Island
- Green lines show two boat routes to Walnut Island,
~ 10 min.
- 45 acre island divided into 19 lots
- Lot sizes vary from 1 to 3 acres
- Each property owner has a deeded share in lot #19 (shown as #10
typo on bottom right map) as well as access to the area under the
hydro line that runs down the centre of the island.
Boat dockage at Sand Lake Marine or via the lake's two public access
ramps
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COTTAGE Property
- #10 on map
General description
· 1987: septic installed, footings dug & bunkie constructed.
· 1988: cottage shell with roof completed
· 1.5 acres: 250’ waterfront, 200’ wide at back,
~400‘ deep (298.45' & 409.92')
· 300’ back from waterfront is fairly level
· Short, steep rise 50’ behind cottage leading to hydro
line
· Park like setting. Well treed - mature white pine, maple,
white birch, shag bark hickory, cedar, oak, ash, ironwood
· Vacant lot to the west (#11 on map)
· East neighbouring cottage (#9) is further back due to shoreline
and barely visible, ~200’ away
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Waterfront
· Mooring docks (right) - ~6 ft water at end. Four steps up
to land.
· Shore deck (below) - 2 ft. water dropping off to 6' in a
10' distance.
· Small cove (not shown) – recycled deck, 2ft water for
~60' out. Sand bottom. Also used to moor boat in windy weather. Southwest
exposure.
Due to exposure even on
the hottest days, there is a breeze = no need for air conditioning
unlike the backside of the island.
NB - Bowrider boat not
available.
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Behind the cottage
· A trail leads up a short but steep hill to the hydro line
and the island’s common walking trail. (not shown)
· Septic tank directly behind the bathroom, septic field behind
west bedroom
· Circular clothesline
· Outhouse
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Cottage Exterior
- 36’ x 28’; 1008 sq ft. 100’+ from waterfront as
required by municipality
- Wavy cedar siding in front. Canexel siding on other 3 sides
- Eavestroughing across the front
- 16' deep cedar deck, 2/3 replaced 2010
- Asphalt roof reshingled with 25 yr shingles ~ 2004
- Septic tank & field behind cottage – excellent condition
- Lake water servicing via jet pump
- Land phone line. Good cell phone reception.
- Satellite TV/Internet availability
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General
Interior
· Layout: 3 bedrooms & bath across back of
cottage; kitchen, dining & living areas across the front facing south.
No interior hallway. All rooms have windows that open.
· Floors: 1x6 pine throughout; top-of-line Armstrong
cushion floor in bathroom
· Ceilings: Pine in dining, living and 2 bedrooms.
Cedar in bathroom. Gyprock in kitchen and master bedroom. Insulated.
· Windows: Thermal panes. White plastic, pine
& cedar frames. Pine trim throughout.
· Skylights: Velux brand, 5 in living/dining area,
one in bathroom
· Doors: 6’ sliding patio door in dining
area opening onto deck. Side steel door with window with refinished 1940's
wood screen door with hand carved duck handle
· Walls: drywall throughout; re-painted in 2010.
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Wood stove sits on raised platform
of Mexican pavers which are also used as baseboard. |
Welded firewood stand &
wrought iron tool set. |
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Kitchen
Movable island sections consisting of 2 parts with shelves &
cabinet. Oak pantry )right of sink) & matching upper corner
cabinet. Built in counter with lower cabinets & drawers with
double sink. Area to right of sink available for dishwasher insert.
Lower cabinets have solid pine doors. Self-cleaning oven/stove,
new (~4 yr) side-by-side fridge/freezer & microwave. Small counter
with drawers & shelves to right of fridge (used for tools) with
overhead cupboard. Two overhead, Tiffany-style pool table light
fixtures on drywall ceiling.
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Dining area
8 seat white square table, 4 pine chairs with woven seats, 4 black
viny metal chairs, Tiffany-style hanging light. Ceiling fan. 6’
sliding doors to deck. Curtains on wood rail. Accessible attic storage
space.
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Master bedroom
Back east corner. Queen-sized bed (mattress only), pine dresser, mirror,
3 lamps, 2 bedside storage boxes, card table, ceiling light/fan fixture,
wall hanger for & large hammock (not shown). Large picture window.
Venetian blind.
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Bathroom
Back middle, next to master bedroom. Glass corner shower, toilet with
oak seat, sink with large counter, drawer unit & lower cabinet.
Portable clothes drying rack. Washing machine, laundry tub. 40 gal.
water heater enclosed in cedar paneling. Cedar ceiling. Wall light
fixture over mirror. Built-in shelves over toilet. North facing sliding
window & skylight.
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Middle bedroom
Back centre. Bunk beds, pine dresser, lamp, pine panel ceiling &
light fixture. North facing sliding window. The pine cabinet door
conceals the 100 amp electrical panel.
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Corner bedroom
Back & west side. Two narrow beds & mattresses, portable 2-door
closet, pine panel ceiling, light/fan fixture. West facing sliding
window with old Canada map roller blind (not shown) used as a shade.
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Outdoor
· Attached 15’ & 10' x 36’ cedar deck, no railing,
3 sets of stairs or steps. 2/3rds of the cedar decking replaced in
2010.
· Stained picnic table with separate benches seating 6 along
length plus 2 at the ends
· 5 stained pine Muskoka chairs on deck with small round redwood
table
· Covered wood storage box at side door
· 5 plastic vinyl Muskoka stacking chairs, 3 small folding
chairs & 2 lounges with one cushion. Portable dock bench
· Cement table & benches. Campfire ring with heavy duty
adjustable cooking rack.
· Weber barbeque & propane tank
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Storage/Bunk House
· ~10’ x 12’, double cedar doors and 2 sliding
windows, Canexel siding
· Built in bunk space currently used for storage
· Wired with shallow water jet pump
· Tool workbench space
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Shoreline, May 13th, 2011
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Wooden raft with ladder |
Honduran hammock (cotton with
crocheted edging) has a wonderful view of the lake |
Firepit with campground-style adjustable rack. Sailboat under blue tarp.
Barely visible - moored aluminum boat in sandy cove |
Docks
· Fendock aluminium T-shaped configuration, fitted with deep
water braces
· 1990 - 24’ x 4’; 1996 T addition 16’ x
6’ wide
· Sectional pressure treated decking
Other
· Small wooden raft with ladder
· Canoe, paddles & oars
· Windsurfer, older but very usable with life jacket &
hook
· Life jackets, safety kit
· Inflatable towing donut & small dingy
· Variety of fishing rods, reels, tackle & boxes
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Outboard
Motor
· 15eh 4 stroke Mercury, 2010
· Battery, battery cover, bilge pump
Aluminum boat
· 14’ Gruman purchased in 1987
· Serial # GBM4263ZC787; Licence # 32 E 31580
Sailboat
· CC14’ fiberglass purchased in1989, Serial #1467
· Sails in very good condition
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Insulated metal side door with
1940's wood screen door & hand carved duck's head handle |
Outhouse is VERY handy during
the winter and VERY out of sight with summer foliage. Great view all
year round.
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2011 cottage opening is April 30th
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