There are many reasons to buy or sell, but often it boils down to one of two desires: either upsizing or downsizing.
While motivations vary, the true goal is timeless: securing the space that best reflects your evolving lifestyle – whether that means embracing expansive luxury or seeking refined simplicity, says Jeffrey Braun, real estate expert with Corcoran Horizon Realty servicing Simcoe and Muskoka, a luxury agency founded by Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran. “While every client’s journey is unique, the underlying desire is the same: to find a place that embodies true comfort and reflects their ideal lifestyle.”
As part of Corcoran Horizon, a global leader in real estate with elite listings from Manhattan to the Caribbean, Jeffrey and his associates, John Joseph Mitchell, Bonnie Blanchard, and Michael Smith, provide their clients unmatched global exposure combined with deeply rooted local expertise.
Seek comfort over square footage
What many don’t realize is that comfort isn’t correlated with a specific blueprint or a set square footage range, Jeffrey notes. “I’ve been in large cottages that feel small, and small cottages that feel very big.”
It all comes down to how it is designed. His latest listing is a prime example: “It’s the biggest, yet coziest cottage I’ve ever seen.”
This 10,000-plus sq. ft. custom-built estate retreat, perched on the exclusive southeast tip of Pilkington Island, boasts eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, over 550 feet of pristine shoreline on Gloucester Pool, and year-round road access.
“At 10,000 square feet, it’s big,” says Jeffrey. But it doesn’t feel too grand, palatial or empty. “It feels very cozy, perfect for a multi-generational family retreat.”
What makes this sprawling estate comfortable is in large part its layout. The 3,000 square foot main floor has everything an immediate family needs for everyday living, all without having to venture up and down stairs: it has three bedrooms, an office, living room, dining room and kitchen, and access to their double car garage.
“It’s the perfect area for a couple or single family.” The upper level is perfect for hosting extended family and friends, with four upper-level bedroom suites with a loft and kids’ den. On the walk-out lower level you’ll find two additional suites, a granite fireplace, a wet bar, games and exercise rooms. The estate also includes a detached garage with a nanny/in-law suite above.
“In addition to its all-day sun and spectacular sunset views, this property is rather flat, making it easier for families – both young and old – to access the water,” says Jeffrey. “It’s the ultimate blend of exclusivity, elegance, and the cottage lifestyle.”
Whether you’re considering downsizing or upsizing your space, the Corcoran Horizon team can help you navigate the listings, and book showings and help you find a property that checks all your boxes.
TEXT SHELANNE AUGUSTINE
PHOTOS ANDREW FEARMAN
