Nestled into the landscape of West Bay on beautiful Baptiste Lake, Redding Cottage is an architecturally distinctive 4-season retreat where cedar, Douglas fir, glass & limestone blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Tucked among towering pines on a quiet south-facing shoreline, the property feels private, peaceful, & truly unique. Defined by Douglas fir beams, warm maple-clad walls, & dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, the post-and-beam main floor blurs the boundary between indoors & out. Natural light fills the living spaces, while a wood-burning stove anchors one of two inviting living areas, creating a gathering place year-round. The expansive wraparound deck extends living outdoors, overlooking the calm waters of West Bay. Limestone dry-stack walls & steps wind through the property to a generous south-facing dock, lakeside fire pit, & the clean, calm water that define one of Ontario's premier cottage destinations. The main cottage offers three Scandinavian-inspired bedrooms & a separate sleeping den, comfortably accommodating eight or more guests. Two thoughtfully designed Fogo Island-inspired bunkies offer sleeping, creative, or work-from-the-lake space, giving family & friends their own private retreat. Part of the sought-after lake chain connecting Baptiste, Benoir & Elephant Lakes, the area offers miles of boating, excellent fishing, & endless opportunities to explore. Redding Cottage is just 15 minutes from Bancroft, 35 minutes from Haliburton, one hour from Algonquin Provincial Park, & 2 hrs 45 mins from Toronto. A garage, laundry, & parking for 4 additional vehicles complete a property as practical as it is beautiful. This is truly a place to slow down - a home where thoughtful architecture frames the landscape, mornings begin with sunlight through the pines, afternoons are spent on the water, & evenings gather around the fire as the bay settles into silence. A rare opportunity to own an architectural gem as extraordinary as its setting.
Address
158A Ponacka Road
List Price
$1,850,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
2-Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Hastings Highlands
Sub-Area
Herschel Ward
Region
Hastings
Bedrooms
3
Bedrooms (Total)
3
Rooms Above Grade
11
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
1100-1500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
GeoWarehouse
Lot Depth
92
Lot Shape
Irregular
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
168
Parcel Number
400510260
Parcel of Tied Land
No
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
South Baptiste Lake Road & Clark Lake Road
MLS® Number
X13638552
Listing Brokerage
CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED
| Chestnut Park Real Estate
Basement Area
None
Postal Code
K0L 1P0
Parking
Private
Parking Places (Total)
5
Parking Spaces
4
Tax Amount
$4,269.00
Tax Year
2025
Site Influences
Deck, Fishing, Lake/Pond, Landscaped, Privacy, Recreational Area, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed, Year Round Living
Exterior Features
Deck, Fishing, Landscaped, Privacy, Recreational Area, Year Round Living
Interior Features
Generator - Full
Property Features
Lake/Pond, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
Yes
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Unknown
Board Or Association
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Heat Source
Other
Heat Type
Baseboard
Cooling Features
Wall Unit(s)
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
South
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room, Wood Stove
Foundation Details
Piers
Garage
Yes
Garage Type
Detached
Covered Spaces
1
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Other Structures
Storage
Pool Features
None
Roof
Metal
Tax Legal Description
LT 3-4 RCP 2272 PT 1 & 2 21R13108; PT RDAL AROUND BAPTISTE LAKE AKA LONG LAKE IN HAY BAY HERSCHEL CLOSED BY QR578343 PT 3 & 4 21R13108; HASTINGS HIGHLANDS ; COUNTY OF HASTINGS
View Type
Forest, Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
Water View
Direct
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Not Applicable
Waterfront Features
Dock
Water Frontage (Feet)
51
Water Body Name
Baptiste Lake
Water Body Type
Lake
Shoreline
Clean, Deep
Shoreline Allowance
Not Owned
Access To Property
Municipal Road
Alternative Power
None
Sewer
Septic
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Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Kitchen | 3.29 x 3.99 Meters | |
| Main | Dining Room | 3.7 x 2.72 Meters | |
| Main | Living Room | 4.71 x 4.25 Meters | |
| Main | Other | 2.4 x 2.36 Meters | |
| Main | Bathroom | 0.83 x 2.36 Meters | |
| Main | Foyer | 1.34 x 2.8 Meters | |
| Second | Primary Bedroom | 3.53 x 3.55 Meters | |
| Second | Bathroom | 1.55 x 3.03 Meters | |
| Second | Family Room | 5.19 x 6.55 Meters | |
| Second | Bedroom 2 | 2.52 x 4.32 Meters | |
| Second | Bedroom 3 | 2.57 x 4.32 Meters |