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Glen Warren Shanty Bay, Lake Simcoe Ontario,Canada Glen Warren was built by J.J. Warren, one of Canada's leading financiers, and his wife Annie E. Parker Warren. Located four miles north of Barrie, conveniently located within the Toronto nexus, the property remains in the family. |
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Although the original extensive English gardens have been reduced in size, the
fundamental character of the grounds remains. Low fieldstone walls mark off
several garden areas and these are enhanced by beautiful, mature perennial
flower beds. The extensive well groomed lawns are set off by the wide variety of
specimen trees and flowering shrubs. |
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The waterfront area has a dock, extensions
and a floating raft as well as two anchor systems, one of which is designed to
secure a large boat. |
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Inside, the elegance of the 1928 Cape Cod has been maintained with
modernization of kitchen and bathrooms for convenience. The house was fully
winterized in 1989 and has been extensively renovated and redecorated in 2002-03. |
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The living room and dining room have floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplaces and the study also has a
fieldstone fireplace. The two downstairs bedrooms have bathrooms ensuite, and
the two large upstairs bedrooms and the single bedroom, have a shared bath. The
large screened porch and the fieldstone patio overlooking the gardens and the
lake, provide a most comfortable ambience. |
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The spacious screened front porch looks out over the main lawn and down to the lake.
This area has storm windows installed during the winter, making it possible to
enjoy the light and beauty of a cold winter day, in the comfort of a warm room. Two sets of french doors lead out from the living room to the large screen porch. |
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The 13' x 18' fieldstone patio is partially covered enabling those who want to
do so to enjoy the sun, while those who prefer the shade may enjoy the
refreshing summer breezes. |
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| To arrange a viewing or if you have any questions, please contact: |
Jim and Mary Maxwell at (705) 721-0733 or by email at maxwellm@queensu.ca |
| Location: | Approximately 4 miles north of Barrie, on Kempenfelt Bay, Lake Simcoe (southern exposure). One hour from Toronto. |
| Property: | Woods, 1.5 acres of lawns and perennial gardens, ample garden furniture, and a Cape Cod style white clapboard house (2,500 square feet) with 231 feet of private waterfront, backed by 12 acres of woods. Semi-private drive. |
To arrange a viewing please contact
Jim and Mary Maxwell at (705) 721-0733
or by email at maxwellm@queensu.ca
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