178 Blakeney Road

About This Property

WATERFRONT OASIS has been cherished by same owners for last 26 years; They're ready to pass it onto new Owners to love & Care for. Watch the river flow by & hear the birds sing from this wonderful 3-bed home with lush gardens & soulful spaces. Nestled in beautiful Blakeney village just steps to Blakeney Park. Warmth radiates from the heart of this special open space. Enjoy tasteful rooms rich with views from all windows; Flowing River, extensive mature perennial gardens, wonderful birds & wildlife. Cozy up in front of fire place, create in studio/workshop, sauna or simply watch the sun set from the dock of this spectacular home. Certainly a very rare & special offering. Paddle from Almonte or Pakenham. Smart Board on exterior of home. Mini-split heat pump also provides A/C. Sauna stove is Canadian made Finnish design electric. 100 amp power to Sauna/Studio/kiln-shed in addition to home. Platon Membrane on foundation from left side exterior basement entry around corner and up side of home. Studio (insulated and electricity): exterior 3.1x6.5 metersKiln shed: exterior 1.9x2.4 metersGarden shed: exterior 2.4x1.1 meters (backs onto studio)Shed closest to water: exterior 2.8x2.9 plus 1.15x1.8 meters. Soy Based Spray Foam Insulation (Comfort Pro ~10 yrs ago). Jet Pump from well & Sump pumps (2024 Terry Steele Plumbing Co.) - runs when ground water high (couple weeks in spring typical, sometimes hardly at all depending on thaw levels). No issues since sump pumps installed. Heat Pump 2025. Electrical panel 2025 (Munro Electric)Propane F/P in LR cleaned by gas fitter (M Doxey)Roof Metal new ~10 yrs ago. HWT Rental updated/new ~3yrs ago. Measurements estimate found using laser measure tool.