“It’s almost like you’re buying your own country,” says real estate agent Trembinski
Many who were born and raised in Sault and the surrounding area believe that they know the area well and know all that it has to offer.
Then a hidden treasure appears, leading some to exclaim, “I never knew I was there.”
A large, luxurious cabin-style house built on Picture Island, near St. Joseph’s Island, could be described as one of those gems.
The house and island were put up for sale this week for $ 5 million.
“I’ve been to this island a thousand times or more in my life and I didn’t even know there was such a spectacular place up there,” Rob Trembinski, sales representative for EXIT Realty Lake Superior, told SooToday. .
“The island is 47 acres and can really be seen from the bridge on St. Joseph’s Island, but the house is a little hard to see. It’s a little hard to see its majesty because it’s about 100 feet Water”.
“The property has been in the same family for over 100 years. They are not from the area, but they owned the island and the surrounding properties for a long time. The last thing they have is Picture Island. The patriarch of the family built the house as a family shelter, “Trembinsky said.
“It was designed with the main house as a meeting place and there is plenty of room for a large meeting. Inside, the main living space is over 3,000 square feet. The roofs are over 3,000 square feet. and then the separate bunk bed was designed as a night meeting place.Each of the four bedrooms on the bunk bed opens onto a screened porch, which are also large spaces.
While the island had already been owned by the owner family over the years, the family began building the royal house in 2005.
“It simply came to our notice then. They spared no expense in building it the way they wanted it to be built. They brought a submarine power line to St. Joseph’s Island, which is a huge expense, “Trembinski said.
“It’s not a dependency-like place,” laughed the real estate agent.
“There is a complete septic system on the island that serves both buildings and there are four large bathrooms.”
For Trembinski, Picture Island’s home and property is the most important item he has ever listed as a real estate agent.
“There are some spectacular places out there, and there are a lot of commercial properties that would be worth more, but when it comes to recreational property, it’s a gem of Lake Huron. It’s definitely a special place. It’s right next to where many sailors gather at Whiskey Rock.This island is right next to Whiskey Rock.It is definitely one of the nicest places I have listed and this is definitely special.
“It’s almost like you’re compressing your own country,” Trembinsky said.
At the same time, Picture Island is very close to St. Joseph’s Island and all its amenities.
Trembinksi said the house could be used as a private home or as a corporate shelter.
“In the past they have rented it out to private individuals. Whether it’s a family reunion or a business reunion, it would definitely work for both of you. There is an indoor kitchen and an outdoor kitchen, so if you were to bring chefs there, there would be plenty of space for them to prepare their meals. “
Trembinski was asked how long he had been seeing the property for sale.
“There will definitely be a market for that. It’s just a matter of being able to put it in front of that particular person. For a business owner or someone who has the ability to buy a place like that, it’s very well priced. for this kind of person, because if I were to buy something like this in Muskoka, I wouldn’t even be close to that price. ”
While the Sault Ste. Marie’s airport is not far away, Trembinski added, “the island is big enough that if a new owner wanted to put a helicopter platform on it, they could. It’s possible. market for such sites “.
The house is good for living in spring, summer and fall, but it could certainly be wintered as well, Trembinski said.
“The family had its roots here for a long time, but they are not originally from here. There are a lot of places like this out there that have been owned by families that have their roots here and that originally came from Chicago, like in the Kensington Point area. “
While it remains to be seen how long the house and island will be on sale, Trembinski said that “someone will get an absolutely amazing property in northern Ontario that has no rival in the entire Lake Huron area. North Channel. It’s a whole place. “
Pictures of the property of Picture Island and detailed information, as well as contact information for Trembinski, can be found on a website dedicated exclusively to the property or through Facebook.