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158a Ponacka Road

Herschel Ward, Hastings Highlands, Ontario K0L1P0

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3 bed2 bath1,100–1,500 sqft

About this home

Nestled into the landscape of West Bay on beautiful Baptiste Lake, Redding Cottage is an architecturally distinctive 4-season retreat where cedar, Douglas fir, glass & limestone blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Tucked among towering pines on a quiet south-facing shoreline, the property feels private, peaceful, & truly unique. Defined by Douglas fir beams, warm maple-clad walls, & dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, the post-and-beam main floor blurs the boundary between indoors & out. Natural light fills the living spaces, while a wood-burning stove anchors one of two inviting living areas, creating a gathering place year-round. The expansive wraparound deck extends living outdoors, overlooking the calm waters of West Bay. Limestone dry-stack walls & steps wind through the property to a generous south-facing dock, lakeside fire pit, & the clean, calm water that define one of Ontario's premier cottage destinations. The main cottage offers three Scandinavian-inspired bedrooms & a separate sleeping den, comfortably accommodating eight or more guests. Two thoughtfully designed Fogo Island-inspired bunkies offer sleeping, creative, or work-from-the-lake space, giving family & friends their own private retreat. Part of the sought-after lake chain connecting Baptiste, Benoir & Elephant Lakes, the area offers miles of boating, excellent fishing, & endless opportunities to explore. Redding Cottage is just 15 minutes from Bancroft, 35 minutes from Haliburton, one hour from Algonquin Provincial Park, & 2 hrs 45 mins from Toronto. A garage, laundry, & parking for 4 additional vehicles complete a property as practical as it is beautiful. This is truly a place to slow down - a home where thoughtful architecture frames the landscape, mornings begin with sunlight through the pines, afternoons are spent on the water, & evenings gather around the fire as the bay settles into silence. A rare opportunity to own an architectural gem as extraordinary as its setting.

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Property details

Listing

MLS® number
X13638552
Added
Aug 5, 2026 ()
Updated
Aug 8, 2026 ()
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Overview

Property type
Single Family
Building type
Detached
Storeys
2
Ownership
Freehold

Inside

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Half baths
1
Heating
Baseboard heaters, Wood, Other
Cooling
Wall unit
Fireplace
Yes · Woodstove
Features
Wooded area, Irregular lot size

Building

Basement
None
Exterior
Wood
Foundation
Wood/Piers
Parking
Detached Garage, Garage · 5 spaces
Amenities
Fireplace(s)

Land

Lot size
168 x 92 ft
Waterfront
Waterfront on lake
Body of water
Baptiste Lake
View
Lake view, View of water, Direct Water View

Services

Sewer
Septic System

Location

Cross streets
South Baptiste Lake Road & Clark Lake Road
Directions
South Baptiste Lake Road - Clark Lake Road - Storey Road -Ponacka Rd.
Nearby
Fishing

Running costs

Annual property tax (2026)
$4,269

Rooms

KitchenMain level3.29 x 3.99 m
Bedroom 3Second level2.57 x 4.32 m
Dining roomMain level3.7 x 2.72 m
Living roomMain level4.71 x 4.25 m
OtherMain level2.4 x 2.36 m
BathroomMain level0.83 x 2.36 m
FoyerMain level1.34 x 2.8 m
Primary BedroomSecond level3.53 x 3.55 m
BathroomSecond level1.55 x 3.03 m
Family roomSecond level5.19 x 6.55 m
Bedroom 2Second level2.52 x 4.32 m

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