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The Point on Mowat Island Big Sound, Georgian Bay A 12 acre parcel on the south western

meticulously preserved and maintained by the current owners.

1 The Point on Mowat Island Big Sound, Georgian Bay A 12 acre parcel on the south western tip of Mowat Island, this magnificent property was created in the 1930 s and has been meticulously preserved and maintained by the current owners. Considered one of Georgian Bay s most storied Great Camps, The Point is comprised of a 3,000 sq.ft. main lodge, a four bedroom guest cottage, a two bedroom beach cottage, a gazebo, dry dock boat house, workshop/tool shed, a deep water harbour, a sand beach and beach jetty.

The Main Lodge Typical of the Great Camp

lodge is the centre of the camp; the living

Four Bedroom Guest Cottage Main Lodge Front

pathways link the structures and lead to

2 The Main Lodge Typical of the Great Camp style, buildings are constructed of log and indigenous stone, with shingled roofs, broad overhangs and open and enclosed porches. In classic Great Camp fashion, the main lodge is the centre of the camp; the living /dining/entertaining space, with private guest cabins, linked by pathways, at a discreet remove from the main. Four Bedroom Guest Cottage Main Lodge Front Elevation Man made and natural stone pathways link the structures and lead to picturesque outlooks and quiet nooks. Screened Porch Entrance and Stone Patio Views from Front Patio Two Bedroom Beach Cottage

3 The Main Lodge A massive two sided floor to ceiling granite fireplace anchors the 3000 sq.ft. main lodge and creates two separate living spaces, Living/Dining and Family Room/The Stone Room. Living Area The Family Room Screened Porch Dining/Living Dining Area and Breakfast/Sunroom

The Stone Room The Main Lodge has two parallel

private Master wing linked by the kitchen and

The cedar logs used in the construction, specified

transported by train to Parry Sound and floated in

All the granite for flooring, pathways and walls

4 The Stone Room The Main Lodge has two parallel wings, the living & entertaining wing and the private Master wing linked by the kitchen and utility areas. The cedar logs used in the construction, specified for their minimum taper, were sourced in Oregon, transported by train to Parry Sound and floated in a log boom to Mowat Island. All the granite for flooring, pathways and walls was sourced locally and worked, to exacting standards, by a local stone mason. Master & Living Wings Kitchen Entrance The large, well equipped kitchen is set up for entertaining numbers of guests. Cedar faced Master and En Suite

5 The Guest Cottage Beach Cottage and Boathouse A short walk from the main lodge leads to a charming Guest Cottage, with four bedrooms, three baths and a classic covered verandah. A stone pathway leads from the main lodge, past the toolshed/ workshop to the southern shoreline and a broad stretch of white sand beach. A two bedroom Beach cottage and a dry dock boat house with a rail system extending into the water are located at the edge of the beach.

The Beach The Point A sand beach is a rarity in the Georgian Bay and offers

western end and buffers the prevailing west winds.

6 The Beach The Point A sand beach is a rarity in the Georgian Bay and offers wonderful swimming, a launch for all types of water craft, beach sports and endless play for children. ❿ ❶ ❾ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❼ ❽ ❻ ❺ A projecting jetty with diving dock wraps the beach at the western end and buffers the prevailing west winds. The Harbour At the western tip of the island, smooth cap rock gently slopes to a deep water harbour. A series of floating docks and slips provide tie up space for large watercraft and at least 10 boats. ❶ Harbour ❷ Guest Cottage ❸ Main Lodge ❹ Workshop ❺ Jetty ❻ Sand Beach ❼ Beach Cottage ❽ Dry Dock Boat House ❾ Utility Shed ❿ Gazebo

ISLAND HISTORY This site was originally home to a grand Georgian Bay hotel operating during the glory days of passenger steamships plying the Great Lakes circa 1890 s.

In the 1930 s, the French family from Michigan purchased the property and set about creating their camp. Their architect, a Mr.

Stone for all the walls, floors, fireplaces and pathways was sourced locally. Mrs. French, an avid gardener, designed the layout of all the pathways and gardens.

7 ISLAND HISTORY This site was originally home to a grand Georgian Bay hotel operating during the glory days of passenger steamships plying the Great Lakes circa 1890 s. Arriving guests were greeted by a two storey boathouse with verandah, the boathouse later taken out by the Edmund Fitzgerald storm and the hotel was subsequently razed by a fire. In the 1930 s, the French family from Michigan purchased the property and set about creating their camp. Their architect, a Mr. Kirkland from Toronto, had select cedar brought in from Oregon and hired the finest craftsmen and stone masons of the day, to build the present day structures. Stone for all the walls, floors, fireplaces and pathways was sourced locally. Mrs. French, an avid gardener, designed the layout of all the pathways and gardens. LOCATION Mowat Island is situated off the Big Sound north of Parry Sound harbour, accessible via all the full service marinas in the Parry Sound basin, or a ten minute boat ride from Harrison Bay Marina. The Big Sound is the gateway to some of the finest cruising and sailing waters in Ontario. In the environs can be found world class golf courses and fine restaurants and Parry Sound hosts its annual summer music classic Festival of the Sound.This is a spectacular holding, a magnificent property which offers unlimited outdoor experiences; breathtaking views, ultimate privacy, yet minutes to every convenience and easy access to Toronto. G EORGE W EBSTER SALESPERSON george.webster@moffatdunlap.com J OHN D UNLAP BROKER OF RECORD john.dunlap@moffatdunlap.com MOFFAT DUNLAP R EAL E STATE L IMITED, BROKERAGE Dufferin Street, King City, Ontario L7B 1K5 Canada For over 40 years, our independent firm has provided a personal Real Estate service for some of the finest estates in the Greater Toronto Area Not intended to solicit Sellers or Buyers currently under written contract with another Realtor. This brochure is prepared and issued in good faith and is intended to give a fair summary of the property. Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact or that the property or its services are in good condition. The photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Reproduction of materials from this brochure, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial redistribution is prohibited except with written permission from Imaginahome Inc. Text and photos provided by the Realtor IMAGINAHOME I N C O R P O R A T E D imaginahome.com

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