The Bear Stand brings together exceptional waterfront privacy, award-winning architecture & 99 acres of wilderness to explore! Set on Contau Lake in the Haliburton Highlands, just 30 min from Haliburton & 2.5 hrs from Toronto & the Toronto Int'l Airport, it offers a cottage experience on an extraordinary scale! The cottage occupies its own bay, with 1,320 ft of shoreline & owned land wrapping around 3 sides. & mostly surrounded by Crown land providing another remarkable buffer. From the dock, sandy beach or lakeside terrace, the water & woods feel entirely your own. Designed by acclaimed firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the approx. 3,400 sq. ft. contemporary cottage has earned prestigious architectural honours. Quartz, granite, reclaimed timber, Douglas fir, cedar & walnut finishes ground the design in its Canadian Shield setting. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the lake & forest, while sliding doors connect the 2-storey great room to the lakeside deck & screened room. A glass-enclosed, cantilevered dining room, professional kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths & a private primary suite with screened Japanese soaking tub make this an extraordinary place to gather & unwind. A Finnish sauna, outdoor shower, hot tub & multiple outdoor living areas extend the experience into the landscape. Beyond the cottage lies a private wilderness: kms of professionally designed & maintained trails & boardwalks cross the 99-ac property. Explore hemlock, pine, hardwood & mixed forests; cross marshes, bogs & wetlands; & pause at scenic lookouts & a viewing platform beside a beaver lodge. The trails lead to an untouched wilderness lake with a lakeside deck, Muskoka chairs & a canoe, then connect with Crown land trails for still more to discover. An architectural landmark, an entire bay to call your own, & a remarkable private trail network: The Bear Stand is a waterfront estate unlike any other & to fully appreciate must be experienced 1st hand! Comes turnkey, so you can just move in & enjoy!
Address
1196 Enterprise Drive
List Price
$5,295,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
Contemporary
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Highlands East
Sub-Area
Glamorgan
Region
Haliburton
Bedrooms
4
Bedrooms (Total)
4
Rooms Above Grade
10
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
3000-3500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
GeoWarehouse
Lot Depth
3288
Lot Shape
Rectangular
Lot Size Range (Acres)
50 - 99.99
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
1015
Parcel Number
392270119
Occupant Type
Owner+Tenant
Cross Street
Contau Lake Road and Enterprise Drive
Approx. Age
6 - 15 Years
MLS® Number
X13864684
Listing Brokerage
Chestnut Park Real Estate
Basement Area
Crawl Space
Postal Code
K0M 2A0
Posession Details
Somewhat flexible
Parking
Private
Parking Places (Total)
10
Parking Spaces
8
Tax Amount
$13,660.84
Tax Year
2026
Rural Utilities
Cell Services, Electricity Connected, Internet High Speed, Underground Utilities
Site Influences
Deck, Lake/Pond, Landscape Lighting, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
Exterior Features
Deck, Landscape Lighting
Interior Features
ERV/HRV, Separate Heating Controls, Sauna, Water Heater Owned, Water Purifier, Water Treatment, Water Softener, Bar Fridge, Generator - Full, Carpet Free
Property Features
Waterfront, Wooded/Treed, Lake/Pond
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
Yes
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Unknown
Board Or Association
One Point Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Propane
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
None
Construction Materials
Wood , Concrete
Direction Faces
South
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Propane, Wood
Foundation Details
Poured Concrete
Garage
Yes
Garage Type
Carport
Covered Spaces
2
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Pool Features
None
Roof
Flat, Metal
Tax Legal Description
LT 11 CON 4 GLAMORGAN; HIGHLANDS EAST
Security Features
Alarm System, Security System
Topography
Dry, Flat, Level, Sloping, Wooded/Treed
Water Source
Drilled Well
View Type
Bay, Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
Water View
Direct
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Not Applicable
Waterfront Features
Beach Front, Dock
Water Frontage (Feet)
402
Water Body Name
Contau Lake
Water Body Type
Lake
Shoreline
Sandy, Rocky, Mixed
Shoreline Allowance
Not Owned
Access To Property
Year Round Private Road
Alternative Power
Generator-Wired
Sewer
Septic
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Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Great Room | 5.6 x 5.5 Meters | Cathedral Ceiling(s), Floor/Ceil Fireplace, Open Concept |
| Main | Dining Room | 4.05 x 3.5 Meters | Open Concept, Overlook Water |
| Main | Kitchen | 5.6 x 4.3 Meters | Centre Island, Open Concept |
| Main | Mud Room | 2.4 x 2.1 Meters | Stainless Steel Sink, W/O To Yard |
| Main | Foyer | 3.8 x 2.4 Meters | Cathedral Ceiling(s) |
| Main | Bedroom | 4.7 x 3.05 Meters | |
| Main | Bathroom | 2.8 x 2.15 Meters | 3 Pc Bath |
| Upper | Family Room | 5.8 x 4.6 Meters | Open Concept, W/O To Sundeck |
| Upper | Primary Bedroom | 5.6 x 4.4 Meters | 6 Pc Ensuite, Floor/Ceil Fireplace |
| Upper | Bathroom | 6.15 x 3.5 Meters | 6 Pc Ensuite, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub |
| Upper | Bedroom | 6.6 x 4.25 Meters | |
| Upper | Bedroom | 4.65 x 4.25 Meters | |
| Upper | Bathroom | 3.35 x 2.9 Meters | 5 Pc Bath |