1257 Portage Road
Carden, Kawartha Lakes, K0M 2B0
$1,199,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 6.4 × 7.92 m (21' × 26') | W/O To Deck, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.36 × 3.66 m (14'4" × 12') | W/O To Deck, Hardwood Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.53 × 3.35 m (8'4" × 11') | B/I Dishwasher, Ceramic Floor, Breakfast Bar |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 5.37 × 4.3 m (17'7" × 14'1") | 4 Pc Bath, W/O To Deck, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Mud Room | Main | 2.17 × 1.74 m (7'1" × 5'9") | B/I Fridge, B/I Microwave, Ceramic Floor |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.04 × 2.87 m (10' × 9'5") | Closet, Overlooks Ravine |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 3.04 × 4.32 m (10' × 14'2") | Closet, Overlooks Frontyard |
| Family Room | Lower | 7.37 × 6.4 m (24'2" × 21') | Ceramic Floor, Walk-Out, Overlooks Ravine |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower | 3.61 × 4.13 m (11'10" × 13'7") | Closet, Hardwood Floor, Walk-Out |
| Bedroom 5 | Lower | 3.23 × 5.04 m (10'7" × 16'6") | Closet, Hardwood Floor |
| Office | Lower | 2.38 × 3.56 m (7'10" × 11'8") | Glass Doors |
History of this address
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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).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
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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