{"id":16226,"date":"2019-07-22T16:53:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T20:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/?p=16226"},"modified":"2019-09-02T23:54:07","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T03:54:07","slug":"5-luxury-cottages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/2019\/07\/22\/5-luxury-cottages\/","title":{"rendered":"Dream Homes: 5 Luxury Summer Cottages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-qsid=\"4494\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; max-width: 100%; min-height: auto;\">\n<blockquote style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: auto;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"19478615\">Canadians have perfected the art of cottaging, and many of the country&#8217;s rural homes are works of art in and of themselves. Whether it\u2019s a weekend escape, a second residence, or the perfect setting to entertain guests, these luxurious properties across the Canadian wilds offer tranquility, relaxation, and respite from the hum of city life.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"display: block;\"><p><strong data-qeid=\"91693881\">A Wine Country Oasis in Victoria, B.C.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiet.ly\/static\/js\/embed-load.js?id=qyZyx4CV7hMYF78YLEJ5j3QqIN4106OtbgTe6OjbeJw&amp;qeid=18074037&amp;settingsId=1&amp;width=1000&amp;height=450&amp;type=slideshow\"><\/script><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"76827354\">Seclusion meets beach house luxury in this <a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/greater-victoria-real-estate\/victoria\/402107\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-qeid=\"a1\">stunning, Hamptons-esque residence<\/a> on over seven acres in Cobble Hill. Located in Victoria\u2019s wine country, there\u2019s plenty to enjoy at this property: spend days basking in the sun on your own private lake, curl up by the wood-burning fireplace in the contemporary yet cozy living room, and entertain to your heart\u2019s content in the chef\u2019s kitchen. With a clean, bright aesthetic, relaxation is achieved as soon as you step inside.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"display: block;\"><p><strong data-qeid=\"40307128\">A Refined Getaway in Muskoka, Ontario<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiet.ly\/static\/js\/embed-load.js?id=nauLxkXHn5EQu5pEl14leYDRmsxhZvy047f1uum4zLk&amp;qeid=57437817&amp;settingsId=1&amp;width=1000&amp;height=450&amp;type=slideshow\"><\/script><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"44654881\">Located on Muskoka\u2019s renowned Lake Joseph, this <a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/ontario\/central-ontario-real-estate\/muskoka\/415871\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-qeid=\"a2\">four-storey Sagamo Estate lake house<\/a> boasts more than eight bedrooms, a boathouse with five slips and loft-style apartment, guesthouses, and an indoor spa. Host family and friends in any season in the open-concept kitchen and great room, complete with fireplace and exposed Douglas Fir beams. A sophisticated glass balcony is the ideal spot for enjoying your morning coffee with views of the 200 feet of private shoreline.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"display: block;\"><p><strong data-qeid=\"92537195\">Harmonious Landscape and Architecture in Rural Bighorn M.D., Alberta<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiet.ly\/static\/js\/embed-load.js?id=lAA5RMHcDHWqftFVeW2AyFre3u0JKb28lKA5oBLeyPM&amp;qeid=1029666&amp;settingsId=1&amp;width=1000&amp;height=450&amp;type=slideshow\"><\/script><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"91207712\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/alberta\/bighorn-real-estate\/rural-bighorn-md\/431646\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-qeid=\"a3\">Rock House at Carraig Ridge<\/a> is a rural retreat like no other. Created by award-winning architect James Cutler of Cutler Anderson Architects, the natural materials and rich textures used to craft this contemporary house not only complement the surrounding landscape, but make the home an elegant extension of nature itself. At just 1,230 square feet with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, the stunning Rocky Mountain views, rugged terrain, and impeccable star-gazing of this home prove that, sometimes, it&#8217;s also what\u2019s on the outside that counts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"display: block;\"><p><strong data-qeid=\"56568380\">Country Living at its Finest, Bromont, Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiet.ly\/static\/js\/embed-load.js?id=XqmU8ySW08GyflcIuXybSgavu8f0i99qFSUCjT0jMKE&amp;qeid=42005900&amp;settingsId=1&amp;width=1000&amp;height=450&amp;type=slideshow\"><\/script><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"78455865\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/quebec\/monteregie-real-estate\/bromont\/428958\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-qeid=\"a4\">This spectacular Qu\u00e9bec country home<\/a> leaves no need unmet. Tucked away on 2.47 acres an hour&#8217;s drive from Montr\u00e9al, amenities include both a heated pool and outdoor hot tub, a panoramic balcony, nine-foot ceilings, a spacious kitchen, and pristine landscaping. It\u2019s a perfect family home of elevated proportions and comfort\u2014as impressive as the Olympic equestrian park nearby.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"display: block;\"><p><strong data-qeid=\"80226657\">A Sunny Oceanside Dwelling, Gambier Island, B.C.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiet.ly\/static\/js\/embed-load.js?id=KZJvQUXUzCWqSngrHMxjSCdp2T8IR4YmdyIGKwsgji4&amp;qeid=34721456&amp;settingsId=1&amp;width=1000&amp;height=450&amp;type=slideshow\"><\/script><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"23502658\">Creativity flows in this <a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/sunshine-coast-real-estate\/sechelt\/421618\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-qeid=\"a5\">stylish, Art Deco home<\/a> by architect Marko Simcic on Gambier Island in Howe Sound. Though vibrant and playful on the outside\u2014reflective of its Sunshine Coast location\u2014this home&#8217;s interior is an airy haven featuring skylights in the bright living room, spa-like bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and high ceilings. Outside, enjoy the private beach and the fact that there are no neighbours in sight: with only boat access to this mostly car-free island, it\u2019s the perfect place to unplug, unwind, and feel completely at ease.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"35037053\">Vacationing in Canada doesn\u2019t get better than soaking in the country\u2019s incomparable nature. These properties are the ultimate retreats: they offer all the cosmopolitan amenities and high-end design of downtown properties, far from city life and with endless nature at their doorsteps.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-qeid=\"78844940\"><em>Looking for a country property? Explore these <a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/interior-design-gallery\/cottage-country\/14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-qeid=\"a6\">luxury cottages<\/a> and find your next sophisticated escape. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>;(function(_,q,l,y){l=_.createElement(q);y=_.getElementsByTagName(q)[0];l.async=1;l.src=\"https:\/\/www.quiet.ly\/static\/js\/analytics.js\";y.parentNode.insertBefore(l, y);})(document,\"script\");<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Canadians have perfected the art of cottaging, and many of the country&#8217;s rural homes are works of art in and of themselves. 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