7 Charming Rustic Homes in Ontario for Sale

Located in one of Brantfords finest locations, this “luxury farmhouse” one of a kind home boasts every feature you’ve been looking for with its extensive renovations and addition. Main floor primary bedroom with tasteful ensuite, four bedrooms on the upper level with two full baths (One ensuite). Custom kitchen with quartz counters and walk- in pantry and entertaining sized island.

Listing details: Grand family room with fireplace and 10’ beamed ceilings overlooking sunroom with stamped concrete floors and two sided fireplace to outdoor entertaining area. A covered patio with refreshment bar overlooks a sparkling inground pool and “She Shed/Bunkie” ideal for private work space. Located near the Grand River walking trails and Brantford Golf and Country Club, this is a home that is admired by many and now for sale.

Experience true Canadian living on the shores of Calabogie Lake. Clad in half-cut 10” logs, this 6600 sq. ft. home on 2.73 acres (408 ft of waterfront) combines rustic charm with modern luxury. The post & beam construction from Northern Ontario pine, reclaimed 100-year-old flooring, and wide plank white pine ceiling is complemented with state-of-the-art mechanical systems: geothermal heating, a whole-home reverse osmosis system, & solar panels.

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Listing details: The great room boasts 27 ft ceilings with a stunning stone fireplace & soaring custom windows. The chef’s kitchen includes two 9-ft islands, Thermador appliances, & Ubatuba granite from Brazil. The main floor in addition to a library & office has 3 bedrooms with ensuites & outdoor access, while the 2nd floor features a loft/games area, 4 more bedrooms, 2 baths, & a gym. A separate suite offers 2 bedrooms, a sitting room, a full bath, and a kitchen.

Gloucester Pool features an iconic cottage crafted by The Maxion Group in 2011, designed to replicate a century-old aesthetic using enduring materials. The main cottage boasts vaulted ceilings with Douglas Fir beams in the primary bedroom, great room, Muskoka room, and even the butler’s pantry. It includes 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, while a separate cabin offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.

Listing details: Access from the water is unique, with oversized custom doors throughout. Interior details feature Rocky Mountain Black Metal hardware and recycled barn board floors in bedrooms, complemented by natural stone elsewhere. The structure showcases standing seam metal roofs and concrete exterior walls with wood finishes, natural stone veneer, and Cape Cod siding. Utilities include a water filtration system with UV treatment, a 13 kW generator, and heat tracing for winter use. Located 1.5 hours from GTA, it provides access to Trent Severn Waterway for boating and fishing, and nearby OFSC snowmobile trails for winter recreation.

Known as the “Rock House,” this distinctive and remarkable two-story stone cottage, has served as a family retreat for generations. Nestled on 2.5 acres, this fully renovated cottage boasts an addition completed between 2006 and 2008. It features exquisite stonework both inside and out, complemented by a beautifully designed flagstone patio where one can unwind and take in the stunning views of Georgian Bay. The property extends to 664 feet of shoreline, complete with a shore well and firepit located at the deeded waterfront.

Listing details: Envision gathering with family and or friends by the fire pit under the night sky, perhaps stargazing on a clear evening. Upon entering the cottage, a warm, welcoming great room greets you, alongside a living/dining area with a snug woodstove insert, a galley-style kitchen, two spacious bedrooms, a two-piece powder room, laundry amenities, and a three-piece bathroom, all situated on the main floor. The upper level houses two more bedrooms and a loft space that doubles as additional sleeping quarters. Plenty of storage throughout. The cottage is equipped with in-floor heating and electric baseboard heaters. This unique estate lies against the backdrop of the escarpment in Barrow Bay, in proximity to the Bruce Trail and a brief drive from the village of Lion’s Head. One must see it to truly appreciate it! Located on quiet No Exit Road.

Four season, 3 bed, 1 bath waterfront home with great room featuring floor to ceiling windows overlooking beautiful Pine Tree Harbour, plus 2 additional bedrooms & 1 bathroom above the detached garage.

Listing details: Located on a safe harbour with navigational aids this is a boater’s dream property which comes with your own private boat launching capability and crib dock. Through two additions the original cottage has been lovingly preserved offering the perfect blend of historic charm & contemporary living.

Imagine a Cape Cod style home with over 2000sf of finished living space nested among mature trees with 200’ of sandy beach on a small quiet lake, ideal for canoeing, kayaking and swimming. It’s here at 1060 East Road just steps from downtown Carnarvon. Situated on almost 1 acre of lovingly landscaped lawns that leads down to the water, this house is well maintained and features a main floor primary suite with its own enclosed porch and separate entrance.

Listing details: There are 3 large bedrooms upstairs plus a loft space that can be used for extra guests, an artist’s studio or games room. Two southwest facing sunrooms provide extensive views of the peaceful lake and there is a full unfinished basement with walkout. Walk around the corner to a host of amenities including 3 restaurants, a lumber yard, hardware store, LCBO, convenience store, marina, bakery and the new home of a local micro brewery. You’re also a short distance to 3 boat launches on Hall’s, Boshkung and Beech Lakes. A further host of amenities including public tennis, pickle ball and basketball courts.

• 3 Bedroom, 1 bathroom + 3 seasonal Bunkies • Southern exposure, 100’ of waterfront • Main cottage completely winterized with wood burning stove • Several upgrades throughout

Listing details: Recently built by St Johns Builder Council’s 2022 Builder of the Year, this property features two units totaling 2,511 sq ft with a large upstairs unit that includes 3 beds (master suite with balcony overlooking the canal), 2 baths, LVP floors, two other large balconies! Downstairs you’ll find a 1-bed, 1-bath unit also with high-end finishes. Venture outside to enjoy a spacious pavered patio resting around a refreshing in-ground pool! Jump in your boat via your new floating dock to enjoy the ride, fishing and sites all the way to the ocean firsthand! The 4-car garage offers extra space to park your toys & no HOA! This property can be combined with 688 Coral Circle and other new construction in the area & in Jacksonville Beach for up to 5 units and 40 beds or more!!! Ask the listing agent for details if you have an interest in multiple units/multiple beds for investment in short-term rentals!! POOL, NAVIGABLE CANAL, DEEDED BEACH ACCESS!!