27 Viking Way, Bird River, Manitoba.

This log cabin is located approximately one and a half hours northeast from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and just before the Bird River bridge.  You are at the doorstep of Nopiming Provincial Park and in the heart of the Canadian Shield from this location.  Whether it is spring, summer, autumn, or winter, each new season brings different outdoor activities to be enjoyed.  The nearest townsite is Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba and you can get there by land or water. 

The log cabin was built upon a natural granite ridge that rises about one hundred and twenty-five feet above the Bird River valley.  Being at this elevation above the river often leaves people with a quiet appreciation of the rugged landscape, or with the comment, "this is a million dollar view".  Venturing down the granite ridge has certain steep areas and also what feels like walking through a rain forest as you reach the Bird River on this property.  At the shoreline there is a forty-five foot dock and includes a winch to help lift the dock frame out of the water before winter ice.  Fisheries and Oceans has also approved the owner to place pea stone on top of the clay in the river bottom.

The interior of the cabin is all log and the trees to build this cottage were harvested from Kenora, Ontario.  A great room greets you as you enter this log structure with a large living room appointed with pine plank flooring to maintain the rustic ambiance of the cabin and the rugged Canadian Shield country.  A kitchen with an adequate working island allows everyone to be engaged in conversation when hosting friends and family.  Off of the kitchen is a patio door that leads you into a floor to cathedral ceiling screened gazebo.  This open space literally allows you to experience the full impact of the outdoors, the panoramic view of the Bird River valley, and yet avoid the annoyance of biting insects.  Often at night you can watch Brown Bats fly by as they feast on mosquito's, or hear a pack of Timber Wolves eerie howls break the silence of the dark forest.

Through the screen door of the gazebo leads you onto a large deck that follows parallel to the log cabin along the eastside.  The log cottage also features three bedrooms and a loft area ideal for additional storage or sleeping quarters.  The property also includes a three piece seasonal bathroom where water is drawn from the river for the shower.

The log cabin is on pad and post on top of the stone from the granite ridge.  A metal storage shed is also included.  The property itself is on Hydro leased land.  At the time of writing this blog post; Manitoba Hydro is in the process of surveying and appraising the land on Viking Way to give the property owners the option to continue leasing from Hydro, or buying the land at fair market value.

The log has been vacant for several years and does require some tender loving care.  With some elbow grease and repairs it wouldn't take much to shine this diamond in the rough.  There are sixty-four kilometers of uninterrupted waterways if you are an angler, or boating enthusiast.  During the winter this entire area boasts some of the best sledding trails in the entire province of Manitoba.  For more information, or if you wish to view this log cabin, please contact Rolf Hitzer at Royal Lepage Top Producers, 1-204-989-6900.       

59 Wood Duck Bend, Waterfront in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba.

Only one hour and fifteen minutes from Winnipeg is where you can enjoy this custom built four season waterfront home on the Lee River shoreline.  Off of your private dock you have sixty-five kilometers of uninterrupted waterways to explore and enjoy amongst some of the most scenic country Manitoba has to offer.  59 Wood Duck Bend is tucked away in the Cape Coppermine area and minutes from Granite Hills Golf Course, Pinawa Golf Course and all the amenities of the Lac du Bonnet townsite.  Other attractions to this close drive from Winnipeg are endless and caters to four seasons of world class activities like angling, wildlife viewing, berry and mushroom picking, hiking, canoe routes, sledding, summer and winter skiing, a range of water sports and hunting to mention a few.  A perfect escape from the rat race of city living where you can indulge yourself in Canadian Shield country to unwind and share life long memories.

The 1919 square foot bungalow with 2 x 6 walls and maintenance free exterior was custom built with meticulous care by the current owner.  Enveloped with coniferous and deciduous trees gives this property privacy from every property line other than the shoreline.  An oversized 24 x 30 foot garage allows for two vehicles and sleds, or ATV's.  The rancher is built on piles and grade beam to insure the large structure's integrity.  At the front of the property you are welcomed by a landscaped yard hugging Lee River where the pristine waterway can be soaked in from a deck that borders the entire front of the home.  Enough room to entertain family and friends with comfort and elbow room.  Savour the tranquility of the morning sunrise with your first cup of coffee on your private dock.  The Lee River is a no flood zone area that protects you with your property investment.

Upon entering the interior you are greeted by a spacious Great Room with floor to ceiling windows and a panoramic view of Lee River and Manitoba's rugged landscape.  A Blaze King woodstove appointed with floor to ceiling stone is the center-piece of the vast room encased with tongue and groove v-joint knotty pine walls.  All materials used to construct this property were above the construction standards and the fact the rambler was built with homeownership pride is clear and evident.

Off of the large Great Room are three bedrooms with a four piece bathroom.  The master bedroom features a three piece ensuite.  Passing through the dining room leads you to a custom country kitchen with a movable five foot island that would garner Martha Stewarts approval.  Pot drawers and roller systems makes this kitchen a pleasure to create new and tried, tested and true meals,  And like most homes, a wonderful room to spend time in.  Much thought was put behind the design of this home that also includes a main floor laundry and storage room.

With entertainment in mind, or to simply cleanse your soul from the stress of a working week, there is a cedar sunroom featuring a six person Hot Tub with a breathtaking view of the Lee River and Canadian Shield countryside.  A patio door leads you outside to your private deck to soak in the sun, or to be awestruck by the sea of stars and the Milky Way belting through the night sky.

The current asking price of this luxury home is below replacement cost.  Included with the property is power to your dock, inground sprinkler system, electric furnace, central-air, HRV, fridge, stove, washer and dryer.  Alarm is owned and monitored and the custom built home is roughed in for central vacuum.  Your dream home and four season lifestyle awaits you, for your personal inspection of this home simply call me at 1-204-960-2159, Royal Lepage Top Producers, or email me at hitzer@aol.com.         

Trappers Esso, Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba.

After twenty-nine successful and profitable years, the owners of Trappers Esso located a few minutes past the northeastern town of Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba, and in the heart of cottage country, are now preparing to retire from their business. Owning the business for so many years has given the proprietors a loyal clientele with the people in the community.

Trappers Esso is situated at a high traffic location that fronts onto Highway #315 and is a regular stop for the local residents, the weekend cottagers and the day trippers seeking adventure in Nopiming Provincial Park and the surrounding area. The building on the acreage is approximately three thousand square feet and is maintained in impeccable condition by the owners. Trappers Esso is comprised of a convenience store that offers a wide range of amenities that include groceries, movie rentals, bait and tackle, hardware store items and gift ware.

Also included as part of the building is a fast food restaurant and outdoor patio, fully licensed. This division of the business is open from the May Long weekend and closes on the Labor Day long weekend. With some minor renovations, the restaurant could remain open all twelve months of the year.

The revenues for Trappers Esso include gasoline and propane sales, convenience store and restaurant sales. The property itself is situated on approximately 5.5 acres that boasts four hundred foot frontage and six hundred feet in depth. Tremendous opportunity to expand the business and create new revenues to enhance the business profit.

Trappers Esso is an exceptional opportunity for the right individual or as a family owned business. The current owners are willing to train the new owners, which will offer a seamless transition for Trappers Esso and the community they serve. For more information on this money making business opportunity, please call Rolf Hitzer with Royal Lepage Top Producers at 1-204-989-6900. Viewings are by appointment only.