5 Canadian Retreats, Mixed-Use Potential, and Burlington Luxury Living

Set on a 24-acre retreat in Tobermory, this custom-built home balances modern comfort with rural calm. Inside, 2,760 square feet unfolds in a thoughtful open-concept layout, where soaring ceilings amplify light and space. Radiant in-floor heating brings an even, quiet warmth underfoot, while a chef’s kitchen anchors daily life, from weeknight dinners to easy entertaining. The primary suite offers a more private cadence, and a versatile loft adds flexibility for work, guests, or creative pursuits. Practicality is equally considered, with a heated double-car attached garage and inside entry that keeps transitions seamless in every season. Outdoors, the rhythm slows: garden beds, evenings around the firepit, lingering mornings under the covered porch, and a hot tub to end the day. Minutes to Tobermory and amenities, it’s a setting designed for breathing room.

Size: 24.00 acres

On Bolton Street in Kawartha Lakes, this property blends a commercial/rental opportunity with everyday practicality. The layout includes approximately 1,200 square feet of retail space, paired with a three-bedroom rental component—an arrangement that supports multiple uses under one roof. An owned access point to Bolton Street keeps the connection to the street direct and functional, while the high-traffic setting adds built-in visibility for the retail portion. Behind the scenes, a double garage is complemented by parking for up to eight vehicles, making arrivals and logistics notably straightforward. The overall experience is one of flexibility: a place where workday activity and residential living can coexist, with space to accommodate customers, tenants, and daily routines in equal measure.

Along the waterfront in Downtown Burlington, this beautifully updated suite at 360 Pearl frames lake and escarpment views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with a wrap-around balcony that extends the living space outdoors. Inside, a modern kitchen pairs custom cabinetry with a gas stove, keeping everyday cooking streamlined and social. The primary bedroom is generously sized and thoughtfully appointed with an ensuite bath and walk-in closet, while a versatile second bedroom—complete with a Murphy bed—shifts easily between guest space and home office. In-suite laundry adds day-to-day ease, and parking plus a locker keep life organized. Top-tier building amenities and a prime walkable downtown location round out a setting designed for effortless city living by the water.

Size: 1,000 – 1,199 sf

On a residential street in Burlington, this upgraded freehold offers an easy, contemporary flow with an open-concept layout and over 2,100 sq ft of finished space. The kitchen centers daily life with quartz counters and Bosch appliances, balancing clean lines with practical performance. Upstairs, a spa-like primary suite creates a quiet retreat at the end of the day, while the finished basement adds flexible finished space for work, hobbies, or relaxed evenings in. Outdoors, the landscaped, fully fenced yard feels thoughtfully contained, with a gazebo that naturally becomes the backdrop for morning coffee or casual dinners. With parks and schools nearby and quick access to the QEW, everyday routines stay simple—leaving more time to enjoy the comfort of a move-in-ready home.

Along the water’s edge in New Denmark, this private executive country estate overlooks the Salmon River, pairing a quiet setting with a warm, wood-rich interior character. The main residence is a secure five-bedroom home with approximately 4,000 square feet of usable living space, wrapped in “gorgeous warm wood charm throughout.” Wraparound decks extend the living experience outdoors, positioned above the river to take in the water views and the surrounding natural landscape. For those who like space to tinker, gather, or create, numerous outbuildings add flexibility, including a man cave over the garage/shop described as a handy retreat. Set on a generous 3.3+ acres with a surfaced driveway and multiple parking spaces, the property is designed for an active lifestyle—room for a motorhome, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and more—while everyday life unfolds to the rhythm of the river.