About 1597 Shales Road

Introducing a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a private estate property of approximately 75 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac including a large and comfortable home, over a MILE of waterfront on two lakes and their connecting stream, extensive mature forests with towering white pines, oaks and maples in a classic Canadian Shield landscape and exceptional views. The property offers remarkable peace and privacy in an unspoiled setting which abounds in birdlife and wildlife while enjoying excellent services on a well maintained municipal road providing quick and easy access to Kingston. The spacious 5-bedroom home includes on the main floor a bright and expansive kitchen/family room with panoramic views over lake and forest, an elegant foyer and living room with gleaming hardwood , a formal dining room, a primary suite with 2 bathrooms and dressing room, a greenhouse, a sunroom and walk-out to a shaded deck offering great space for outdoor entertaining.The second floor includes 4 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a storage room. This home has been extensively updated both aesthetically and mechanically including 3 Lennox heat pumps, a Lennox propane furnace with an advanced climate control system, a whole house Kohler 20KW automatic standby generator, back - to - back propane fireplaces warming the living and family rooms and renovated bathrooms. The deep, clear top lake features a long floating dock providing access to excellent swimming fishing and boating. Peaceful trails and walkways provide access to every part of the property's pristine and diverse habitats which are shared only with the many species of birds, plants and wildlife which thrive here. This rare lakeside domain - less than 30 minutes north of Kingston's old market square - is exemplary in its finishes and surroundings and should not be missed.

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