788 French Line Road, Lanark Highlands

"There is no remedy for love but to love more." - Thoreau. One might say the same about country living: once you've had a taste of it, you'll only want more. Tucked on just over 11 acres of trees, trails, and endless fresh air, this 2-bedroom, 1 bath log bungalow is as charming as it is practical - an irresistible mix of rustic character and modern updates. The home also features a screened-in porch at the front and a gazebo-shaded deck with built-in planters and tiered stone steps that lead down to the yard, creating multiple spots to sit and enjoy the view. From the outside, you'll notice the handiwork of Keeley Log (2023), where the home's logs were painstakingly refinished and rechinked - preserving that timeless warm aesthetic while ensuring decades of durability. Recent investments make this property worry-free: a metal roof (2021), furnace (2021), AC (2024), windows (2024/25), and a whole-home generator (2023) stand ready for peace of mind in all seasons. Starlink internet keeps you connected, though you might prefer to disconnect as you wander the private trails winding through your own forest - a foragers dreamscape of wild berries, mushrooms, and quiet discovery. A level lawn in front and a cleared firepit circle with stone seating deeper in the woods provide outdoor gathering spaces for evening fires and star-gazing. Inside, the style is delightfully quirky, mixing the rustic backdrop of logs with thoughtful modern comforts. The kitchen, updated with induction cooktop, double oven, and 2024 appliances, invites both experimentation and family feasts; it also boasts rich wood cabinetry, a stainless steel vent hood, ample counter space and a window over the sink that frames the surrounding trees. A bright tiled entry and well-lit interior hallways (with contrasting door trim) lead through the home, and the screened porch/deck creates easy indoor-outdoor flow. The unfinished basement, already boasting a walkout door, offers ample potential: imagine a guest suite, studio, or workshop carved into the space — it already houses laundry hookups/washer-dryer, shelving, pegboard and a utility area that make finishing straightforward. Step outside to the deck, shaded with a gazebo. Out the back of the house, you overlook a backdrop of no rear neighbours - only the hush of nature. Two storage sheds and an oversized two-car detached garage (built c.2010) ensure room for tools, toys, and projects. This is not just a home but a lifestyle: woodsy solitude paired with comfort, adventure paired with ease. A place where you can follow a winding trail, gather around a stone firepit, then return to the glow of the log walls and the hum of modern convenience. (id:1945)