17 Thomas Street, South Bruce Peninsula

A REAL-LIFE CASTLE & MONEY MAKER ON THE BRUCE PENINSULA. Set on 2 private acres behind iron gates and towering hedges, this one-of-a-kind estate is equal parts fairy tale and smart investment. With over 5,900 square feet of living space, including a main residence and an attached guest cottage, you can use one side as your own private escape and rent the other for serious income potential. Think weddings, retreats, boutique stays... this is the listing your guests will never forget! Located just a short stroll from the sandy beaches of Lake Huron, where the sunsets are Instagram-famous, this 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom showpiece is nestled in one of Ontario's most visited regions. The Bruce Peninsula welcomes nearly 750,000 tourists a year, with over 460,000 visiting the National Park alone, and many of them are looking for one-of-a-kind accommodations just like this. Inside, this place doesn't hold back: Grand 2-storey foyer with an open-tread staircase worthy of a movie set (the foyer is finished with polished stone-look tile and custom wood balustrades). Stunning great room with Douglas fir beams, a hand-crank chandelier (yes, really), and second-storey cat walk (the sun-drenched great room shows rich hardwood floors laid in a herringbone/parquet pattern and a classic white mantel fireplace with a tiled hearth). Dream kitchen with quartz waterfall island, stainless steel appliances, heritage cast iron cookstove and chimney that soars two stories (the bright kitchen features white cabinetry, a stainless fridge and range hood, and a practical breakfast-bar layout). Six fireplaces (four wood-burning) and geothermal heating & cooling - this home does cozy in all four seasons, sustainably and cost effectively (many fireplaces feature crafted mantels and tiled surrounds that enhance the period charm). The striking second-storey catwalk is lit by a skylight and lined with arched colored/transom windows, creating a gallery-like corridor that overlooks the main living spaces. Bathrooms are thoughtfully updated, with bespoke wood vanities, modern sconces and tasteful tilework. Throughout the principal rooms you’ll find abundant windows, a neutral palette and warm hardwoods that flow into formal and casual living areas. Private pond, waterfall, and sandy beach on your own property. Guest cottage with spiral staircase, cedar tongue & groove, and a south-facing sunroom with outdoor kitchen (the cottage’s sunroom is bright and inviting, with direct access for outdoor entertaining and warm tongue-and-groove ceilings inside). Whether you're planning unforgettable family holidays, luxury short-term rentals, or seeking a magical forever home, 17 Thomas Street delivers. Fully renovated with 5 pages of thoughtful upgrades, this estate is ready for your storybook chapter. Red Bay's most iconic home. Live in one side, rent the other. Castle life, cottage charm, and cash flow, all right here on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula! (id:1945)