What a strange name you may say. Well, let me explain. The front part of the cottage, on the right, was originally the barber's shop from downtown Sundridge and back in the 50's it was hauled out to the south end of town and placed on this little lot. There are some interesting little features inside that I intend on keeping which relate to the shop aspect.I'm not sure when the back half was added but I will probably find out!!! Interestingly, there is a single step going down to the second half. Hmmmm ya gotta wonder on the logic there.
The whole place needs renoing. It needs a septic and water system first. It actually does have hydro!!! As soon as the ground is workable we will get going on that. Windows are the next big job and that can start as soon as we get home.
As this point, I'm thinking the front room will be the kitchen dining area. Backroom queen sized bed, couch/sitting area and bathroom stuff all in one room similar to what we have at home. All of the panelling and flooring needs to be replaced.
About now, you are probably wondering why I bought this gem. Well, when I stood on the land, I turned to Ray and said, "This feels good." The lake, Lake Bernard, is large and is famous for being the largest fresh water lake in the world without an island. It is very sandy and shallow for a long way. Fishing is supposed to be good.We had been looking at propeties all summer and this one just seemed like the right one. I love the reno process and am getting pretty excited about getting it going at the beginning of April.
This is where you park.The property was bought as an investment and for rental potential. I think we should be ready to go by the middle of June. If you can build a house in 4 months, surely you can reno a little cabin in two and a half.
The rent will be $125 a night or $800 a week. If you are interested in renting this gem to be, please contact me at sheekey@bell.net .
I have set up this blog so that you can follow along with the renos if you choose and to give renters an opportunity of seeing all aspects of the cottage. Inside and outside.
