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Moore Bay Castle - The crown jewel is a majestic 5,400 sq.ft. luxury log home built with the tall red pines indigenous to the acres of forest located on the property. It is a four season self-sufficient, off-grid masterpiece of a home. No detail was overlooked, from construction to mechanical to finishing. Wake up in the master bedroom with a stunning view of the bay from your bed as you start your day, followed by a cup of coffee in the East facing screened-in porch, or on the lookout tower, enjoying the fresh breeze from the lake in the warm summer months. In winter you may want to sit by the fireplace and gaze at the beauty of the snowcapped pines or maybe even enjoy a sauna while basking in the clean crisp air of the majestic Canadian North. Location: Year-round Recreational Property on Pipestone Peninsula, Lake of the Woods. Boat-in during the spring/summer/fall months, while you can drive to door by ice road during the winter and spring months. Approximately 20 Minutes by boat from Kenora’s parking, shopping and entertainment hubs and just over a 2-hour drive to the Winnipeg International Airport and the International Border with Minnesota. Property: Beautifully built, custom log home set on a picturesque 6.7 acres offering 223 ft shoreline and a private sand beach. The property offers an unmatched landscape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Arrive by boat in summer and easily transfer your supplies to the house via an ATV and trailer. Outdoor Enthusiasts will be able to reenergize with the easy walk up the beautiful cedar wood stairs. In the winter months you can drive to door with your car, truck or winter powersport vehicle. Truly a one-of-a-kind Masterpiece that must be personally viewed to be fully appreciated. Built in 2001/2002, the Log Home has been strategically situated on the lot to take in the Splendor of the Amazing Western views of Moore Bay LOTW. The hand-hewn Red Pine logs are indigenous, grown and cut on site. The walk out basement is poured concrete (~1,942 SqFt), while the main floor/living area is log construction (~1,942 SqFt) and the second floor is timber framework (~1,500 SqFt). Features: -5 very spacious rooms, currently used as master bedroom, additional bedrooms, office with library and gym. -3 full bathrooms (Master included) with tubs and/or custom-built glass showers, heated towel holders and bidets. -1 powder room. -Natural limestone tiles, imported directly from a quarry in Germany, throughout first and second floors. Ceramic tiles in utility rooms and in basement. All tile flooring have in-floor heating and are cozy warm during the winter months and nice and cool during the summer months. All bathroom walls are also composed of limestone tiles. -The well-appointed kitchen offers solid maple cabinets, granite countertops, Miele appliances and pantry. The kitchen porch faces East and offers a quiet and sunny getaway, perfect for breakfast in the light summer breeze. -Second kitchen/bakery with wood cooking stove and pizza/bread stove. -Living/dining area with 10 ft high ceilings provides an open concept and is a cozy warm area during the winter. - Exit from the living room and/or kitchen porch to the sundeck and bridge which will lead you to the amazing lookout tower. -Fireplace with ancient fossils in the natural limestone tiles and marble. -Bedroom closets with cedar wood interior. -Laundry with Miele washing machine and dryer. -Cold food cellar and storage room in basement. -Dual pane all wood Low E - Loewen Windows and large sliding French doors throughout. -Air Ventilation System on ground floor for cool and fresh air exchange. -Pine tongue and groove ceilings. 10 ft high on main floor and cathedral on second floor. -Lower level offers a walk-in fridge, wine fridge, two freezers and second fridge. -Private sand beach. -Lookout tower with amazing and expansive views over Moore Bay. -Boat House with sauna, shop, decks, docks and boat lift. -New shingles - 2017. -Sprinkler system on all roofs. -Wood shed, garage for quad. -Well water (240 Ft depth) and water treatment system. -Certified septic field. Off-Grid - German and Canadian Power Systems: Electricity: 1. German System, 220 Volt, 50 Hz -Senertec/Dachs combined Heat and Power Station (Propane), producing 5.5 KW electricity and heating the house with 12 KW. -48 Siemens Solar Panels on boat house roof, 5 KW capacity. -4 Inverters 2. Canadian System, 110 Volt, 60 Hz -Cummins Onan Generator (Propane), 5.5 KW, -One set of Solar Panels planned. -1 Inverter Both systems charge 24 Batteries which offer 48 Volts and a 1500 Amp hrs. capacity - charged by solar panels and generators. Heat and warm water: - Viessman propane boiler - 35 KW. - Koeb Wood Stove - 35 KW used as back-up. Comments: The owners have lived in this amazing one-of-a-kind home, year-round for the last 21 years, even during the cold winter months. They built their dream home not expecting their family’s plans to have change. Replacement costs of $3.8M far exceeds the ask. Caretaker service available. There is the opportunity to purchase the abutting neighbor’s property (5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms), which could serve as guest house, or housing for staff.