1257 Portage Road

Carden, Kawartha Lakes, K0M 2B0

$1,199,000

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  • 3+2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 15 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 17 days ago · MLS® X13859108

About this home

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.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
6-15 years
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
827.02 × 200 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Full
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$6,837 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Carden
Municipality
Kawartha Lakes
Price per sq ft
$533 (6% below detached houses in Carden, $568)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Rooms
7 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Family Room, Fireplace Insert, Living Room, Wood
Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Bar Fridge, Generator - Full, On Demand Water Heater, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Propane Tank, Sewage Pump, Sump Pump, Water Heater Owned, Water Softener, Water Treatment

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Wood
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Septic

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Wood
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete, Insulated Concrete Form
Age
6-15 years
Faces
North
Pool
Outdoor, Inground
Outdoor
Deck, Landscaped, Porch, Year Round Living, Fence - Partial, Shed
Waterfront
Indirect

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total parking
15
Driveway and parking
Private, Private Double

Lot

Size
827.02 × 200 ft (irregular)
Acreage
2-4.99

More

Possession
60 days
Nearby
Clear View, Lake Access, Lake/Pond
Cross street
Portage Rd (Hwy 48) & Kirkfield Rd

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain6.4 × 7.92 m (21' × 26')W/O To Deck, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace
Dining RoomMain4.36 × 3.66 m (14'4" × 12')W/O To Deck, Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
KitchenMain2.53 × 3.35 m (8'4" × 11')B/I Dishwasher, Ceramic Floor, Breakfast Bar
Primary BedroomMain5.37 × 4.3 m (17'7" × 14'1")4 Pc Bath, W/O To Deck, Walk-In Closet(s)
Mud RoomMain2.17 × 1.74 m (7'1" × 5'9")B/I Fridge, B/I Microwave, Ceramic Floor
Bedroom 2Second3.04 × 2.87 m (10' × 9'5")Closet, Overlooks Ravine
Bedroom 3Second3.04 × 4.32 m (10' × 14'2")Closet, Overlooks Frontyard
Family RoomLower7.37 × 6.4 m (24'2" × 21')Ceramic Floor, Walk-Out, Overlooks Ravine
Bedroom 4Lower3.61 × 4.13 m (11'10" × 13'7")Closet, Hardwood Floor, Walk-Out
Bedroom 5Lower3.23 × 5.04 m (10'7" × 16'6")Closet, Hardwood Floor
OfficeLower2.38 × 3.56 m (7'10" × 11'8")Glass Doors

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Car-dependent

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 1 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.

Who lives here postal area K0M

Owners / renters
88% / 12%
Median household income
$80,000
Average age
50
Children under 15
11%
Homes
92% detached, 0% high-rise
Commute by transit
0%
Population
53,815

Languages spoken most at home besides English: German 0.2%, Russian 0.1%, Polish 0.1%, Korean 0.1%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Kawartha Lakes police: 85 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

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Commute

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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