A secluded spot for quiet riverfront contemplation, with the sounds of a small waterfall and the occasional loon call as accompaniment. This new, architect-designed, fully winterized 2-bedroom cottage has lots of flair. Features inside include an airtight Drolet woodstove in the large living room, a beautifully-detailed staircase and second-floor landing, lofty ceilings in both airy bedrooms, and a sheltered second-storey balcony, perfect for enjoying the beauty around you. On the two-acre rolling, treed waterfront property, an inukshuk, a split-log lookout bench, and two outbuildings, both suitable for conversion to separate sleeping quarters. Added benefits: access to Highlands Association common areas, including two boat launches onto the main branch of the Mississippi River, a child-friendly wading area, and a nature trail over brooks and small waterfalls. This is a one-of-a-kind residence in a dramatic location, in an area of permanent privacy - a real treasure as a cottage retreat, or a peaceful permanent home.
Directions: Take Hwy 7 to Maberly, then turn right (north) onto Hwy 36, follow to Elphin. At Elphin, follow sign left toward Snow Road, then follow to Carson Trail, turn left onto Carson Trail (entering Palmerston Highlands), follow to Palmerston Peak Drive, then turn right and follow to Jessie Way, turn left and follow to the fork at the end of the road, turning right onto Island Lane, follow to 1008. Signs posted.