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Discover the rare opportunity to own Turtle Island Acres, a truly unique 150-year-old four-bedroom wooden home set on 16 wooded acres between two branches of the Eramosa River. Surrounded by mature forest, gardens and approximately 1.2 km of hiking trails, this exceptional property offers privacy, natural beauty and a lifestyle unlike any other. The character-filled home features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, original floors and exposed beams(one hand-hewn), two skylights, and a blend of historic charm and modern updates. Recent improvements include a new heat pump with air conditioning and energy-efficient windows installed in 2023. The main level offers a welcoming living room, dining area with Mexican tile flooring, well-equipped kitchen with convection oven, induction cooktop and dishwasher, two bedrooms and a bathroom with claw-foot tub and shower. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a rec room and office/games area, as well as a second full bathroom. The grounds are equally impressive, featuring two renovated studio cabins, a workshop, storage cabin and glass greenhouse. The Turtle Studio includes electricity, Wi-Fi, insulation, airtight wood stove and a comfortable creative or guest space. The Hummingbird Studio offers electricity, Wi-Fi, insulation, electric heat and air conditioning. Outdoor amenities include an outdoor kitchen with electricity, cooking and refrigeration, a bath house with hot and cold running water and claw-foot tub, 2 outdoor bake ovens, woodshed, two bonfire areas and access to the Eramosa River for swimming, canoeing and skating. Mature organic permaculture gardens, herb gardens, pollinator gardens and a newly planted orchard featuring apple, plum, pear, paw paw and hazelnut trees add to the property's exceptional appeal. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the sugar maple grove and functioning sugar shack with open-air evaporator, old-growth cedars and white pine, birch trees, abundant firewood and peaceful river frontage. Conservation Land status provides a low property tax rate, while the existing house footprint may be expanded by up to 50%. A remarkable opportunity for those seeking a private homestead, creative retreat or nature-based lifestyle property with history, character and incredible potential.
