Lac Laviolette Private Lake and Horsing Estate

Lac Laviolette Estate is a 185-acre spectacular mountainous estate featuring steep landscapes, a 16 acre pristine private lake, a private gated entrance, a two-kilometer paved private road leading to an elegant, secluded, Norman style house with breathtaking views on the 450 meter Mont Lost cliff on one side, and cocktail perfect sunsets on the valley on the other side, which one can delight in while comfortably seated in the veranda wrapped around the back and sides of the house. The property also boasts a private stable, paddocks, a practice ring and programmable horse-walker, a workshop and several garages, as well as over 6 kilometers of private trails where one can enjoy crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, as well as horseback riding, mountain biking, or simply hiking and rock climbing in the spring, summer and fall.

The original estate, Domaine du Vésinet, spanned approximately 400 acres. It was created from scratch in the early 1980s by a Montreal family returning home after living a few years in Le Vésinet, one of the chic western suburbs of Paris, France, which was previously the hunting grounds of Versailles, and as such, still features lakes, rivers, green spaces and tranquility, hence the names Domaine du Vésinet and rue du Vésinet. The original estate is still owned and occupied by the same family and is currently comprised of three distinct properties, each with its own private lake: Lac Laviolette, Lac Cliff and Lac Bleu. After more than forty years, the original owners, now grand-parents, plan to part with their residence, as well as the Domaine du Lac Laviolette, in favor of buyers who will appreciate the tranquility of the place, while living only a short hour from Montreal.

This is the dream property for any horse lover as it offers a stable with 3 large boxes with oak wood divisions and rubber floors. The stable also features a saddlery or tack room as well as a garage or work space. The estate also features multiple paddocks with a horse shelter as well as a hunter ring, which is great for anyone wanting to train horses as did the current owners. Owners may enjoy horse riding in the 2 km of paved roads and 6 km of gravel trails, totaling over 8 km of trails, plus cross-country skiing paths.

For those who wish to convert the horsing estate into another vocation, the stable was built to be easily converted. Spanning over 180 acres, this property offers remarkable versatility. The hunter ring can be reimagined as a practice golf course, a soccer or softball field, or even transformed into a spacious venue for large gatherings. Whatever your vision may be, this estate provides the perfect canvas to bring it to life.

Lac Laviolette, which is 45 feet deep, is bordered on its south shore by a wooded mountain topped by an impressive rocky outcrop referred to by locals as “la roche plate” (meaning “the flat rock”). It is the second highest summit in the surroundings, culminating at 453 meters and offering breathtaking 360 degree views, including on the ski slopes of Mont-Olympia, Mont-Saint-Sauveur and Mont-Habitant, as well as neighbouring Mont-Chantecler and Mont-Sauvage. On clear days, one can even see the Mont Tremblant Ski Resort mountain in the distance.

Another rocky summit boasts a log cabin with a view of Lac Raymond, making it the perfect spot to warm up beside the woodfire stove during a cross-country ski tour, or simply to have a picnic or gaze at the stars and spend the night amidst the nature.

In the summer, enjoy your private lake and access to la Rivière-du-Nord by delighting in nautical activities like kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming or even fishing. The P'tit Train du Nord linear park passes directly on the property, right where the access to Rivière du Nord is. It follows the Rivière du Nord and Lac Raymond, offering beautiful water views.

Lac Masson marina in Sainte-Marguerite, is a short 10-minute drive from the trail giving access to chemin du Lac Léon and chemin Pierre Péladeau. One can rent a dock and park their motorboat for the summer at Pub Masson Marina and enjoy watersports with family and friends. You could enjoy the best of both worlds: your peaceful private lake in the evening, along with easy access to Lake Masson just a 10-minute drive away for a more active motorized lake experience.