Bluff View House Gore Bay

A stunning view, a spectacular log home, an absolutely private location near a terrific

small town, all on Manitoulin, the largest freshwater island in the world

These are the things that make this bluff view house extraordinary. But words alone can't tell the whole story

If you're looking for a lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty, the highest levels of craftsmanship

and design, and you want to live in a friendly, safe, quiet community, sit back and enjoy

Properties like the one you're about to see rarely become available. Looking out more than 300 feet above the clear blue waters of the north channel of Lake Huron

at the mouth of Gore Bay, this 4 bedroom, 2700 square foot, executive quality home was

custom built in 2003 on a 1.3 acre lot by the current owners, Connie and Jim Dalrymple

They've lovingly developed and maintained the place ever since, but have decided it's

time to downsize and move to a seniors community. This property isn't an easy place to leave

The large open design Jim and Connie created includes an exceptional kitchen, bright, big

and airy, with an open vaulted ceiling. The interior woodwork throughout this home is stunning, and the in-floor heating, wine

cellar, extensive cedar deck, hot tub, limestone landscaping, two bathrooms, including a rainforest

steam shower in the master bathroom, all make for the best in premium living

The clean, bright and finished three room separate garage is fully insulated and has

in-floor heating over the whole 24 by 42 foot floor area. The garage includes a sauna, it's own bathroom, plus an exercise room

There's also enough room for two full size vehicles, plus ATVs, snowmobiles or workshop space

The thing about owning a property like this is that it's more than just a great place

to live. Being here also means you can connect with friendly people in an active rural community

of 900. The town of Gore Bay is five minutes drive from the house on a year-round road and includes

restaurants, a bank, dental and medical clinics, two pharmacies, a full service grocery store

a post office, hair salon, a new car dealership and an elementary school

Gore Bay is also home to the headquarters of Manitoulin Transport, providing employment

for hundreds of people in the area. Five minutes outside of town you can enjoy a great game of golf at the Manitoulin Country Club

This meticulously maintained nine hole par 36 jam of a course has accessible tea times

and includes a pro shop, club and cart rentals and a restaurant

Manitoulin Island also has some of the most abundant wildlife populations you'll see anywhere

Deer are especially common. This doe and her fawn were happily sunning themselves in the middle of the day in the

middle of Gore Bay. Sites like this aren't unusual. Need to get to and from Manitoulin quickly

Ten minutes outside of Gore Bay you'll find a full service certified year-round airport

with runway and refueling facilities for small and large aircraft. Party suppers, fishing as well as farmers markets, festivals and boating on the famous

North Channel. It's all part of life on Western Manitoulin. Boaters have called the Gore Bay Marina the best facility of its kind in North America

There are 185 slips sheltered behind a break wall with accommodation for boats up to 100

feet long. Pump outs, fuel sales provisions, electrical hookups and a very friendly staff have earned

the Gore Bay Marina a reputation for quality. Connie and Jim's Place is a truly exceptional property made for exceptional owners

Could this be your retirement home? Or perhaps a high-end bed and breakfast

Make an appointment and see for yourself. In this case, seeing really is believing

It's not every day you find a home that offers so much beauty in such a great community

For more information, visit www.fema.gov