Kenauk: The 65,000 acre estate with 5 islands, 13 log cabins, and 70 private lakes on sale for $79m
- 11/03/2013 05:40:00
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By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 17:33 EST, 10 March 2013 | UPDATED: 06:59 EST, 11 March 2013
An extraordinary property in Quebec has been put on the market – but unlike many other extremely high-ticket listings, this one includes 13 log cabins, 70 private lakes, and five islands.
The estate, called Kenauk, is located an hour outside Montreal, is being offered for $79million – a bargain if you’re counting acres.
And this estate has 65,000 of those.
Pristine: The Kenauk Estate, located about an hour outside of Montreal, is being sold for $79million, and includes 65,000 acres of land
Land o'lakes: The property has 70 private lakes, each of them surrounded by forests
Cabin fever: There are 13 Scandinavian-style log cabins on the property, each of them exquisitely designed
Listed by Sotheby’s and profiled by the Wall Street Journal, Kenauk sits on a wildlife reserve, which is home to moose, bear, fish, and other protected animals.
But perhaps more interesting to prospective buyers are the Scandinavian-style cabins, which each have between 2,000 to 4,000-square-feet and three and seven bedrooms.
The property also boasts a private marina.
It sits west of Lac Papineau and is located closest to the village of Montebello, Quebec.
The Journal reports that the property is owned by Canadian pension fund Omers. Its real estate branch, Oxford Properties Group, purchased the land seven years ago.
The area is a magnet to powerful people; according to Sotheby’s, the village surrounding Montebello has hosted a G-7 summit, as well as NATO meetings.
Comforts of home: The cabins come with fireplaces, high-beams, and incredible vistas
Misty mornings: The Quebec property sits on a wildlife reserve, meaning thousands of acres of untouched land
Sotheby’s photographs accompanying the listing show sweeping panoramas of the rugged land, with sunrise over the forest, dusk on one of the piers on a lake, and several cottages tucked away in the rolling hills.
While the price tag gives the common man sticker shock, it will no doubt be a fabulous retreat for the right buyer.
Other properties in Montebello offer more luxury for those seeking the high life on a budget.
Sotheby’s has listings for several chateaus and lakeside retreats – many of them under $1million.
Row your boat: Among the many amenities, the lucky purchaser of this estate can enjoy kayaking and boating while looking over their many lakes
Morning glory: The cabin's porch would be an ideal place to enjoy a cup of coffee during sunrise
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