Somerset Island, Ontario
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A rare opportunity to rent a private island in Georgian Bay - historic
Somerset Island. On the 20 acre island rests Woryco, a 17 room cottage
designed with both rustic charm and the latest amenities. The
Island
Somerset Island is definitely a gem of the 30,000 islands. Somerset
is actually two distinct sections of land joined by a low-lying rock cleft.
Nestled amongst the Gerogian Bay Islands, Somerset island consists of 2
kilometres of wide paths that wind around the islands, connecting many look
out points and scenic views.
Be wowed by astounding rock formations sculpted thousands of years ago by
receding glaciers. Wander through wetlands where songs of rare bird species
are heard every day. In the snowy season, cozy up to a crackling fireplace
after a challenging day of skiing.
The Cottage
Woryco, the 4,500 square foot the main residence on Somerset Island,
was built in 1902. The main level of the cottage consists of a great room,
living room, dining room, ten bedrooms, den, mudroom, kitchen, kitchen pantry,
laundry room and several bathrooms.
The great room is constructed of stained tongue and groove pine and the
flooring is stained hardwood. It features a massive two storey fireplace with
insert, three skylights, a fan and fronts on the “open” of Georgian Bay.
It has corridors or wings on either side with access to the bedrooms and
bathrooms.
The dining room is surrounded by windows on both sides and is finished with
hardwood flooring, pine walls and ceiling and another massive fireplace with
insert.
The guest wing contains five bedrooms plus a den and is finished in pine.
There are also two three-piece bathrooms, a bathtub and shower room, as well
as an open vanity area containing three sinks which were installed by the
original owner, circa 1902. The corridors house original closets, a large
linen closet and blanket box, all finished in pine.
The master wing, also finished in pine, contains a master bedroom and two
dressing rooms (or three bedrooms) which all overlook “open” Georgian Bay
waters as well as two washrooms. One washroom contains a vanity and toilet
while the other washroom contains a six-foot bathtub, an oversized shower and
vanity. The corridors are lined in pine closets (original to the home), and
the floors are covered with decorator carpeting.
The kitchen has an Elmira Oval wood burning stove, hardwood cabinets,
double sinks, fridge, stove, and microwave. It contains a large butchers block
working table. Located off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry. There is also an
eat-in area in the kitchen with ceiling fan. The flooring is Nafco laminate
hardwood.
Next to the kitchen eating area is the nanny's bedroom. The walls have
been wallpapered and the floor has been carpeted. There is also a two-piece
bathroom located here. The adjacent exercise room has wall-to-wall carpet and
wall coverings.
Other Structures and Amenities
- Floating boathouse (1,600 sq. ft.) surrounded by docks
- 40 foot floating dock
- Storage building
- Accessories building with ramps
- Round stone house
- Generator building
- Wood shed
- 100 ft. bridge spanning lagoon
Price: From $5000 CAD per week
Size: 20 Acres
Location: Georgian Bay, Ontario
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