Discover a Classic Muskoka Family Home in Woodland Heights ~ $725,000
This home was listed last week, had eight showings over the weekend and was conditionally sold Monday morning!
Huntsville is an incredible place to call home all year round. Anyone who lives here will tell you the scenic beauty and variety of recreational resources available provide ample opportunities throughout the year to get out and enjoy this corner of Muskoka. Huntsville itself is a hub of artistic, cultural and community enrichment; there really is something for everyone. Once you fall in love with the area, the next step is to find the ideal home.
We currently have a listing on the market which is sure to please any nature-loving family. Surround yourself with the beauty of Muskoka in this Woodland Heights expansive family home on the top of a knoll at 16 Birchwood Drive. This 2,941 square foot, multi-level home has a commanding view of the natural landscape within the Woodland Heights neighbourhood and is ideally situated to access the best of what Huntsville and the Muskoka region have to offer.
Accents of stone surround the yard, from the stone walkway to the front porch, to the exterior stonework on the home and the natural landscape dotted with rock, this home on the knoll is in the heart of Muskoka woodland. 
The grand stone chimney at the back of the home is set off with a large deck, ideal for barbequing and entertaining. The surrounding hardwood forest is primarily deciduous, providing an ever-changing seasonal beauty which accents the mature landscaping of the property itself; this truly is a home in the woods, and so much more.
When you step inside the home at 16 Birchwood Drive, you’ll discover an expansive floor plan with a variety of options to meet your needs and desires. The main level not only has a large kitchen which is open to the breakfast area, there is also a formal dining room, ideal for dinner parties, and the living room which is set apart by the gorgeous stone woodburning fireplace. What you see of the chimney on the exterior is brought inside, enhancing the home-in-the-woods feeling.
The kitchen is roomy with plenty of cabinetry for storage and a centre island, along with granite countertops. 
This is an ideal place for creating memorable family dinners together. Add in a large laundry room and a 2 pc bath in the main living area of the main floor, all your daily living needs are easily taken care of on the main level of this home.
This is an ideal home for a multi-generational family as there are 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. On the main level there is a master bedroom with an ensuite bath, and a second large bedroom with a full bathroom next to it. Both of these rooms are at one end of the main floor plan, allowing for privacy and quiet from the rest of the house. The upper level includes a second spacious master bedroom with ensuite bath, alongside an open den area, perfect for a home office or extended retreat space.
The lower level provides ample room for the kids/grand kids to play or the family to gather together for movie nights within the main rec room. Add in a large workshop/storage area ideal for storing seasonal recreational equipment as well as a cold room, this home has plenty of space, so overcrowding will not be a concern.
Whatever your family needs may be, 16 Birchwood Drive is also ideally located to access the best of the region’s resources and recreation. The 500 acre Woodland Heights neighbourhood is located on the outskirts of Huntsville and is home to many gorgeous country estate properties.
Although the homes in Woodland Heights are not waterfront properties, you can enjoy the benefits of Muskoka living without the higher property taxes of waterfront living. Most of the aspects of waterfront living are within reach from this neighbourhood from boating, swimming, fishing, ice fishing to running, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, Nordic & alpine skiing, skating, snow shoeing, curling and so much more. Outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to be surrounded by so many options in all four seasons. Access points to various lakes are not far away for boating, swimming & fishing or ice fishing during the winter. For those who want to hit the slopes in the winter months, Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is just up the road.
For golf lovers, there are many golf courses in the area. Deerhurst Resort itself has two distinctive 18-hole golf courses, the Deerhurst Highlands and Deerhurst Lakeside. Provincial Parks, Arrowhead and Algonquin with all of 
the activities they offer as well as The Limberlost Nature Reserve are all within close proximity.
Don’t forget, there’s also easy access to fine dining, theatre and performances at the Algonquin Theatre in downtown Huntsville, as well as the Huntsville Public Library and recreation and activities at the Canada Summit Centre.
The charming and classic woodland home at 16 Birchwood Drive is an ideal family home for year round living in the Muskoka region. Discover more about this property for yourself with our extensive 3-D Virtual Tour.
If you’re ready to move to the area, or it’s time to sell, discover the care and expertise of The Rick Wearing & Sandra Parrott Team. We’re here to work for you and give you the best experience when it comes to fulfilling your home dreams. Please call us at 705-788-3535 or email at [email protected] today!
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