Lived the Dream, Selling the Dream: Ice House Studio Gallery and my Home, for Sale.

In 2019, I moved here, to Shanty Bay, Ontario. A small charm filled town with trees, forests hiking trails, and a very large lake (Simcoe). 

The property was perfect for me as it had a 2nd building which I have joyfully been using as my art studio and gallery. It's 750 square feet of heaven! I have loved my time here. Surrounded by trees, I fill my studio with nature, music, and every creative idea I have. The studio is named The Ice House Studio because This building was once an ice house, used to store ice that was harvested out of Lake Simcoe, a stones' throw away, and sent all over north america, in the time of ice boxes. .

Between the main house and the studio gallery, I have built a deck,  gloriously surrounded by trees. It is heaven. This is my creativity contemplation couch. 

As you walk to the end of the deck, you can see the backyard, and terraced gardens, filled with many different types of plants and flowers. 

And now for the interior of the house:

Here's the living room, with a stone wall, a gas fireplace Cheery hardwood floors, and lots of light. This room is 19 X 23.

The cherry hardwood floors are continuous from kitchen and dining area and through to the living room. The kitchen has a cottagey warm feel, with off white cupboards, and lined with finished maple. All appliances included, otr microwave, dishwasher, range and fridge. 

Kitchen dining area from the other side. Very country, lots of charm. Not your standard IKEA, but something unique. 

Behind the kitchen are 2 rooms, both with 7' wide windows, spanning the width of the house at the back, overlooking the backyard. Over the years, I have spent much time in this room, writing in my journal every morning, letting the sky tell me what kind of day we're in for. 

Bathrooms

Ensuite bathroom, 2nd floor. 

 and main floor full bath below:

Bedrooms

Large master bedroom 16 X 25, with stone wall and gas fireplace. 

2nd bedroom

3rd bedroom

There's also a full basement, with high ceilings and a walk-out to the backyard. It is unfinished. In the utility room,  there's a tankless hot water heater, a water softener, washer and dryer, and water filtration system.  

The house is priced at $850,000. If you'd like more information or a viewing, please contact me at marg.ferraro@gmail.com. If this post is still up, the house is still for sale. 

This house is just outside of Barrie, Ontario. It's about 5 km. off hwy 11, between Barrie and Orillia. If you are interested in a great location within driving distance of  Toronto, but close to nature, hiking trails everywhere, gateway to cottage country, you may wnat to consider this location. 

Thanks for listening, Margaret marg.ferraro@gmail.com or 249-359-8886.