Gordon Tobey Developments

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The Heron Gate

A peaceful cottage on Lake Ontario; this Energy Star rated home shows how achieving sustainability doesn't mean sacrificing beauty & comfort.
Country: Canada
Evening at The Heron Gate
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The sun setting at The Heron Gate
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Stone walkway up to cottage
The Heron Gate - Steps up to Cottage
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Large four-season sun room; with floor to ceiling windows, bead board ceiling, heated slate floor, and an uninterrupted view to the close shores of Lake Ontario.
The Heron Gate - Screened in Porch
Glass rail, giving uninterrupted view of Lake Ontario
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The main feature of the kitchen - the Harvest Table island with built in cabinetry underneath.
The Heron Gate - Kitchen Island
Beautiful cottage kitchen - with harvest table island; white, slightly distressed cabinetry; a large, double hung window; two bird cage style pendants; oven, micro and warming drawer unit; extra large sink with bumpout; and a large walk-in pantry just down the hall.
The Heron Gate - Kitchen
Kitchen, open to Great Room, with large custom double hung glass doors open to the Screened In Porch. Main feature is the harvest table island, with cabinetry built in underneath. Entry way is visible to the left.
The Heron Gate - Kitchen
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Front Entry
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The Guest Bathroom was made entirely barrier-free for a family member who is wheelchair bound. Curbless shower, special open-style vanity, special-style toilet, and plenty of grab bars ensure the guest's safety, with style never being compromised. A door that opens onto the back deck gives swimmers...
The Heron Gate - Guest Bathroom
Large Ensuite off of the Master Bedroom; complete with a large shower with low curb and grab bars for easier access, slightly distressed cabinetry of the vanity and built-in hutch, and bead accents on the walls.
The Heron Gate - Ensuite
View of the Master Bedroom's office area to the left and the sewing desk of the laundry room to the right.
The Heron Gate - Hallway looking into Master Bedroom & Laundry
Stone walkway leading to the front porch.
The Heron Gate - Front Walkway & Porch
Walkway down to the water
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Evening at The Heron Gate
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The Great Room with stunning views of Lake Ontario.
The Heron Gate - Great Room
View of the entire Great Room; living, dining and kitchen areas, with beautiful wood & painted staircase. Features include 9ft ceilings, in-floor outlets (for lamps etc in middle of room), chair rail behind dining table, custom painted wood trim, bead board accents, and custom wood windows.
The Heron Gate - Great Room
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Back deck and walkway
The Heron Gate -Back Deck
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The cozy Master Bedroom; with bead board accents and cottage flair overlooking Lake Ontario.
The Heron Gate - Master Bedroom
The cozy Master Bedroom, overlooking Lake Ontario.
The Heron Gate - Master Bedroom
Sun setting at The Heron Gate
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Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
The Heron Gate - boat deck
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Family Room
The Heron Gate - Family Room
Kitchen in the Great Room
The Heron Gate - Kitchen
Master Bedroom
The Heron Gate - Master Bedroom
The Master Bedroom
The Heron Gate - Master Bedroom
© Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Walkway up to Cottage
The Heron Gate - Stone Walkway
Front Porch
The Heron Gate - Front Porch
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Front Porch looking in past the Front Door
The Heron Gate - Front Entry
Overlooking Lake Ontario
The Heron Gate - Back Yard
Patio along side the shores of Lake Ontario, with stone steps leading up to cottage.
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Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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© Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
The Heron Gate - Garage
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Evening at The Heron Gate
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Dining Room overlooking Lake Ontario
The Heron Gate - Dining Room
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
The Heron Gate - Master Bedroom
Guest Bedroom for Children on the 2nd Floor, which is built into the roof trusses.
The Heron Gate - Children's Bedroom
Upstairs Bathroom, which is built into the roof trusses. Complete with a soaker tub and glass shower.
The Heron Gate - Upstairs Bathroom
Evening at The Heron Gate
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Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Evening at The Heron Gate
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Stone walkway
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Evening at The Heron Gate
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Walkway to the water
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Open concept Great Room - living area. Large wood, double-hung windows showcase a beautiful view of Lake Ontario. The wood burning fireplace has a guillotine-style glass shield that can stay open or closed, and is surrounded by built-in media & wood storage.
The Heron Gate - Great Room
Pergola over eating area on Back Deck
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© Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
The Heron Gate - Front Facade
Guest bedroom on the main floor
The Heron Gate - Guest Bedroom
View of the Great Room over looking the living, dining and kitchen area.
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View of the Great Room; living area overlooking the gorgeous view of the lake. The fireplace is natural wood burning with a guillotine-style glass door and screen, which allows for an open fire as well as a closed fire. This also falls in compliance with the Energy Star program.
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View of the back deck
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Guest Bedroom for Children on the 2nd Floor, which is built into the roof trusses.
The Heron Gate - Children's Bedroom
Guest Bedroom on the 2nd Floor, which is built into the roof trusses. Complete with own vanity.
The Heron Gate - Guest Bedroom
Evening at The Heron Gate
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Another view of the back facade; this time from the water's edge showing the landscaping, wood deck and pergola. Notice the copper Blue Heron on top of the Cupola, which is a nod to the house name as well as the frequent sight of the native bird.
The Heron Gate
Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
The Heron Gate - Waterside Patio
Evening at The Heron Gate
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Evening at The Heron Gate
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Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Master Bedroom
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Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
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Guest bedroom on the main floor with barrier-free access. View to the water.
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View from the water; showing off the stone patio along the seawall, with steps all the way down to the water. House has Cape Cod siding and Cedar Shake in a blue-gray hue with white trim and gray shingles.
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Guest-bath with door out to back deck, and plenty of hooks for drying towels & bathing suits.
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Walk-in Pantry with wine storage, freezer, and open shelf storage.
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Stunning Kitchen in the open-concept Great Room. Features include table-top island, large fridge, double ovens, warming drawer, built-in micro, distressed cabinets, and built-in speakers.
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Beautiful table-top island
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Kitchen with distressed cabinets, open shelf nook, leather-finish granite, warming drawer, stove top, built in oven and microwave.
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View of the Great Room; living and dining area overlooking the gorgeous view of the lake. The fireplace is natural wood burning with a guillotine-style glass door and screen.
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Sunroom over looking the Lake; with heated floor and slate tiles.
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Another view of the Kitchen; pocket door to the hallway is closed.
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View of the stair way and kitchen.
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Another view of the Kitchen
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Calm & relaxing Master Bedroom
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Desk in the Master Bedroom
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Open stairway leading to attic bedrooms, and down to the rec-room basement.
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Another view of the stairway
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Guest bedroom built into the trusses; with its own built-in vanity, double closets and view to the water.
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Guest bedroom vanity
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View of upstairs hallway leading to the guest bedrooms and upstairs bath
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Stairway and hall
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Master Bedroom
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Master Bedroom & Ensuite
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Laundry & sewing room
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Kitchen
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Hallway from the garage leading to the main part of the cottage. A pocket door allows to give the guest room & bath a separate area.
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