ANOTHER HOUSE FOR SALE; ANOTHER NEW ADVENTURE AHEAD.

Ok, lets try this again. 

House, and Studio Art Gallery for Sale  

EXTERIOR VIEWING,........

Here's my house. It's going on the market, as I attempt to move back to eastern Ontario. 

My house and Art Studio is located at 2105 Ridge Rd. W., in Shanty Bay, Ontario. 

This is one hour north of Toronto, on the west side of Lake Simcoe. Close to Hwy 11 and Hwy 400, it's an ideal location for travelling back to the city and it's conveniences, stay at home and hike the many forests, play on the lake, or drive just a little north into the Muskokas or further north into wilderness. A great location, best of all worlds.

  

The front of my house is flagstone, which gives privacy and a sound barrier. I love that the outside of my house gives no clues to the interior, leaving people surprised when they enter this haven. In the mornings, grab a coffee, and venture over to the studio, turn on the music, feel the vibe of nature, and create.  

     

Here's a view from the backyard looking at the back of the house, which is built on the ridge, thus called Ridge rd. Many gardens, full walk out basement with 8' high ceilings. 

The deck, located between the house and studio. A beautiful place to hang out and have a glass of wine with a friend. 

    

This view of the back of the studio is what intrigued me about this property. The studio building has a full basement, both spaces 350 square feet each. Great storage space. 

My beloved studio, a lifetime in the making. What I'll miss most! Note the tie dye painted door. I attached a trophy case to the outside of the building to feature different paintings, like a front window. Easily taken off, for a different use of building. 

Sideview of deck with studio backdrop, and a hint of the magnificent trees on this property. I love these huge old trees. 

The view from back of studio, to the retaining wall and deck, with house as backdrop. retaining wall has tiger lily surround. 

Another view of deck, to the 

backyard. 

With a little more view of the house. Check out the fantastic trees. 

Looking down the stairs into the backyard, with a glimpse of the terraced garden beds. 

INTERIOR VIEWS

Here's the living room, which measures 19 X 23. With windows on both sides, this room floods with light. Gas insert, for a cozy rainy or wintery day. Cherry hardwood floors. Built in drawers can easily have shelves added on top. Window is looking west. 

Ceiling beams to match the floor. Looking east, to these windows.

A view from living room, through kitchen and eating area to the rooms behind the kitchen. note the carry-through of the hardwood floors, giving an even more spacious feel. 

From eating area into the living room, built in bookshelf. 

Eating area, into the front entryway.

A closer look at the entry way, with closet.

Eating area from front entry, into the kitchen. Note the cherry hardwood floor get richer with time. 

Another angle. 

Kitchen, original unique cupboards, interiors lined with tiger wood maple, wood countertops, for a cozy cottage feel, which suits the house, property, and area. 

Another angle on the kitchen. 

The back of kitchen seeing all the way through to the livingroom, giving continuity. 

Hallway off kitchen, with storage spaces on either side, sliding doors, and a main floor bathroom at the end. 

mainfloor bathroom

Soaker tub for luxuriatingly in. 

Write or read every morning, with the window open to the natural world below. This room is located behind the kitchen, looking out onto the backyard. 

Bedroom, also looking out onto the backyard. Quiet. 

3rd bedroom, with alcove. 

         

Door opens out onto eating area. Used as a bedroom, could be used as a study.

2ND FLOOR

                                             

Master bedroom, similar footprint to the living room. spacious and full of light. Gas insert with cozy, lovely fire. Room for a loveseat and large TV. Hardwood maple floors stained dark brown for rich feel.   

another view. 

the fireplace. 

Full 4 piece ensuite bathroom on 2nd floor.  

Information sheet for:

2015 Ridge Rd. W., Shanty Bay, Oro Medonte.

Description:

2 storey stone and stucco house, relax on your deck between 2 buildings,

overlooking backyard, spectacular trees provide privacy, cedar rail fence,

victorian english garden beds and terraced garden beds. Walk into your warm,

light and inviting kitchen/dining area, with old world charm of unique kitchen

cupboards, wood countertops and Island. Cherry hardwood floors throughout

main floor, lead you to completely renovated bathroom with soaker tub, or to 2

large storage areas with in kitchen space. The spacious living room is full of light

from 4 large windows, the fireplace is a focal point. 2 rooms of the back of the

kitchen look out onto the backyard with large sun filled windows. The primary

bedroom has much to offer in space, ensuite full bathroom, fully renovated. The

high ceilinged basement, with walnut to the backyard, is unfinished, and covers

the complete footprint of the house. This house has been recently renovated

over the last 5 years, and a complete list of renos is available.

Square footage: approximately. 1800 square feet

Property type: Single Family

Building type: House, and secondary building

Storeys, main: two.

Title: Freehold

land size: 60’ X 100’ (estimate)

parking spaces: 2

Bedrooms: 3

Primary: 17 X 23

second: 14 X 14

third: 7 X 11.5

Bathrooms: main: 8.5 X 7: bathtub, toilet and vanity w. sink

2nd floor bath: 10.5 X 6.5, bathtub and shower, vanity w. sink and toilet.

interior features:

Appliances included, dishwasher, fridge, stove, microwave, washer, dryer, water

pump. Flooring: ceramic tile and solid hardwood flooring throughout.

*water softener and water heater (rented)

Basement: high ceilinged full basement, with walk out to back yard. unfinished.Foundation: stone.

style: detached

Amenities: 2 gas fireplaces both stone walls.

Heating and cooling

gas furnace replaced 2023* ask for details

electric baseboard in 2nd bathroom.

portable air conditioner in primary bedroom, 2nd floor

Utilities:

Septic system, well

Exterior finish: stucco, and stone.

neighbourhood features: Shanty bay pier, for public swimming, village green,

proximity to Hwy, Barrie, and all of Oro Medonte, rail trip for walking and cycling.

Rooms

Kitchen 18’ X 10’

Dining 9.5 X 11

Living 20 X 23

primary 17 X 23

study 7 X 11

laundry 9 X 9

foyer 5’ X 6.5’

zoning: R1, residential

heating costs 2024 1223.54

hydro cost: average $70.00/month

water heater and water softener rental 900.00/year

Property taxes $2262.62

I am selling my house privately, so to ask questions or get more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact me at margferraro@gmail.com or phone or text at 249-359-8886.

Thanks for your interest, Margaret

 

Pround and grateful to be Canadian past1: Kemptville, Ontario to Quebec city

Usually, I post about leading trips to amazing places to paint around the world with a groups of students. This trip was conceptualized when I found out about the Pastel Society of Eastern Canadas' plans to host a very large pastel exhibition in Quebec city. 

During covid, I had time to think about what I'd accomplished in terms of my painting trips, and realized I'd been to many very cool places all over the world, while not really investigating fully, the many very cool places and amazing beauty of my very own country, of which I am very proud and grateful. I had always wanted to discover more of the eastern side of Quebec. Here's my chance!   

Driving partner arrives night before, and early the next morning, we are off on our adventure. I met Carol as a student in Haliburton many years ago. Multi-talented, Carol works in pastel, but also paints in several other mediums, and  is majorly, a photographer.  

        

Having planned this trip many months in advance, I was antsy to get painting, but needed to putmany hours of driving in to get to our destination first. So, stopping for photo opps was one way to stretch the legs,  entertain new ideas for paintings, and practisos, every time I took a photo. As many of you know, I love repeat pattern. 

       

Needs some editing, but a good composition, with good split up of picture plane, something I always look for. Eastern Ontario means swamps to me. 

Our first destination, the home of my friend and fellow artist, Jennifer Gow. Jenn treated us like royalty and we had a quick but good catch up. Thank you Jenn! 

We continued our way through what was left of Eastern Ontario and into Quebec, still stopping for stretches and photo opps. 

If you are reading this and are an artist, you will know what I mean about having thousands of photos to glean new paintings from. Ideas happen in a flash, paintings take a little while longer. Documenting ideas. 

If we had time, I would have liked to paint here, Spencerville. and it's mill. But no, we had to make our way to Laurier Station, just outside of Quebec city. Yes, a 2 day drive for an oldie like me. 

Ste. Antoine-de-Tilly

A small village on the St. Lawrence, just before Quebec City was a wonderful discovery. I am an architecture junky, especially old buildings, with so much charm. 

and barns too. 

This building is entirely shingles with the most beautiful tile. Gorgeous. Lovingly cared for. 

And in this little town, a quay, as the sun came down low in the sky, and gave us some contrast and warmth in an otherwise lackluster day. My first 2 paintings done here! 

My first piece, cold, tired, but did it anyways. just glad to be out of the car and into a new atmosphere. 

More charm from St. Antoine de Tilly. 

Just outside the provincial legislature, Quebec city! Always finding composition, statues, architecture, mountians, skies. Composition, Everywhere!

Unique views up on the ramparts. 

A famous street with restaurants going down a steep set of stairs in old town. Love different perspectives. 

Love green. Here's my interpreatation:

I call it, Sortie. 

Magical musical interludes 

Charm everywhere you look

And, a little romance? 

Stay tuned for the next phase of the trip and getting into some very exciting dynamic images, thanks to good old mother nature. Waterfalls, canyons, mountains and vivid fall colours.