Living (7.92 × 6.4)
W/O To Deck · Cathedral Ceiling · Fireplace
Level: Main
1257 Portage Rd
Carden, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario K0M 2B0
Description
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM-BUILT EXECUTIVE RETREAT commanding one of the area's most spectacularHILLTOP SETTINGS on a private 2.73-ACRE PROPERTY with breathtaking PANORAMIC TRENT-SEVERN WATER VIEWS, spectacular sunrises & sunsets, and unmatched privacy. Built in 2017, this luxurious YEAR-ROUND HOME offers over 3,000 sq. ft. of finished living space, combining modern design with resort-style outdoor living just minutes from BALSAM LAKE. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a dedicated HOME OFFICE with high-speed fibre internet from BOTH BELL & ROGERS, and a fully finished WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL ideal for extended family, guests or IN-LAW ACCOMMODATION. The impressive GREAT ROOM showcases SOARING CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, a stunning WOOD-BURNINGFIREPLACE, hardwood & ceramic flooring, and expansive windows framing spectacular water views. The MAIN-FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE features direct walkout access to the wrap-around deck, walk-in closet, electric fireplace, and a spacious ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower. Your PRIVATE BACKYARD RESORT includes a HEATED 20' x 40' INGROUND POOL with waterfall, premium GLASS CABANA, fully fenced pool area, and beautifully landscaped entertaining spaces overlooking Mitchell Lake. The HEATED 900 SQ. FT. TRIPLE DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP with upper loft is ideal for vehicles, boats, workshop, studio or additional storage. Additional features include CENTRAL AIR, 24 kW GENERAC STANDBY GENERATOR, oversized driveway, and quality finishes throughout. Minutes to public BOAT & KAYAK LAUNCHES, marinas, beaches, golf, ATV & snowmobile trails, with direct boating access to BALSAM LAKE & its famous sandbar via the TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY with NOLIFT LOCKS. A rare opportunity to own a luxury four-season lifestyle property in the heart of the Kawarthas.
01 / Property recordListing detailsFacts, history, rooms and location
Key Facts
- MLS® #
- X13859108
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Days on market
- Tax
- $6,837
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot
- 827.02 × 200 Feet
- Parking
- 3 Detached, 15 Parking
Listing History
Listing activity for 1257 Portage Rd, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $1,149,900 | N/A | Pc | X13859108 |
Property Details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Carden
- Municipality
- Kawartha Lakes
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3+2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, Main
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, 2nd
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 3pc, Lower
- Basement Type
- Fin W/O
- Kitchens
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Construction
- Wood
Parking
- Driveway
- Private, Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 3
- Add. Parking
- 12
- Total Parking
- 15
Land
- Sewer
- Septic
- Lot Size
- 827.02 × 200 Feet
- Lot Size Code
- Feet
Additional
- Year built
- 6-15
- Foundation
- Concrete, Insulated Concrete Form
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Y
- Pool
- Outdoor, Inground
- Den
- Y
- Family room
- Y
- Extras
- Hot water tank owned, existing fridge, stove, clothes washer, clothes dryer, built in dishwasher, Microwave, Bar-style fridge, Pool house, shed, existing light fixtures, existing window covering, pool solar cover, pool winter cover, pool existing chemical, Heated Floors in lower level washroom.
Rooms (11)
Dining (3.66 × 4.36)
W/O To Deck · hardwood floor · Vaulted Ceiling
Level: Main
Kitchen (3.35 × 2.53)
B/I Dishwasher · Ceramic Floor · Breakfast Bar
Level: Main
Primary (4.3 × 5.37)
4 Pc Bath · W/O To Deck · W/I Closet
Level: Main
Mudroom (1.74 × 2.17)
B/I Fridge · B/I Microwave · Ceramic Floor
Level: Main
2nd Br (2.87 × 3.04)
Closet · O/Looks Ravine
Level: 2nd
3rd Br (4.32 × 3.04)
Closet · O/Looks Frontyard
Level: 2nd
Family (6.4 × 7.37)
Ceramic Floor · Walk-Out · O/Looks Ravine
Level: Lower
4th Br (4.13 × 3.61)
Closet · hardwood floor · Walk-Out
Level: Lower
5th Br (5.04 × 3.23)
Closet · hardwood floor
Level: Lower
Office (3.56 × 2.38)
Glass Doors
Level: Lower
Location
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
12 records read 7 on record nearby 5 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-06
Water and conservation
- No mapped wetland within 120 m
- 15 water-supply wells recorded within 250 mAll were drilled for domestic use. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 15.1 m.
- Groundwater recorded about 5.7 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (32 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- Bedrock about 16.8 m down nearbyThe middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records
- 3 licensed pits or quarries within 2 kmThe nearest is 1.0 km away, as mapped.
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet
- Electricity is distributed here by Hydro One Networks Inc.
- Wired internet below 5/1 Mbps is listed at a household 50 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell. Cable: Cable Cable. DSL: Bell, Eastlink. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, Ruralwave, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
02 / Plan your numbersToolsMortgage and cash-flow planning
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Monthly Payment
$5,272
- Down payment$229,980
- Mortgage amount$919,920
- Total interest$661,680
- Total cost$1,811,580
Cash flow analysis
$5,272
Total monthly payment
$5,842
Break-even down payment
100%
Cash flow-$5,842
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