HISTORY:

This absolutely stunning and spectacular view property is known as Ruskview, named after the original family homesteaders - the Rusks - and, naturally, attached to their name, the incredible “view” to become Ruskview. Ruskview was a small farming community in Dufferin County, first settled in 1848. Originally known as Black Bank, its name was later changed to Ruskview in 1883. Although Ruskview was small, it managed to offer a few services, such as a general store and blacksmith. A sawmill and lumber yard were opened in the late 1890’s. There was also a one-room school house and an Orange Town Hall.

DESCRIPTION-Urban loft living in the country

The original Ruskview school house was the only building to remain standing. The school house was later enlarged and extensively renovated/designed by an artist/photographer transforming it into an amazing, beautiful, classical urban-style loft with 30 foot ceilings. The loft was designed with space and light as its main focus and feature, creating an incredible ambiance of big, wide open spaces, bathed with natural north/south light spilling through 32ft x 8ft bank of south facing windows which also act as passive solar heating. This custom, spacious, uniquely designed loft is for the creative soul, and it is built to last. It has a large, modern, open kitchen; grand, open, living and dining room; and, beautiful red oak hardwood floors throughout. A beautiful, large second-floor open master bedroom has a huge ensuite bathroom, and there are two additional cool, loft style bedrooms. It includes a big, full 8ft high, finished family room and, for the romantic photographer, a professional functioning darkroom.

AMAZING VIEW PROPERTY- Highest elevation within 115 km of the city

This 9.2 acre property is one of the jewels of Mulmur Hills and is hands down the most spectacular view property of any property in the Niagara Escarpment/Mulmur/Mono/Hockley/Caledon Hills chain. The property boasts the highest elevation (1575ft-almost 100ft higher than Blue Mountain) within 115km of the city and has the widest (200 degrees), deepest views of any view property you’ve experienced in southern Ontario. In fact, it feels more like you’re in BC. There are no words to describe this majestic, awe-inspiring panoramic view of this property, particularly in the fall with the kaleidoscope of colour as far as the eye can see. It is truly a one-of-a-kind property; a find rarely available for purchase. The property can also be further developed if desired.

BEST KEPT SECRET - Conveniently located

Mulmur Hills, with its beautiful rolling hills, deep lush forests, wide vistas and its close proximity to the city, ski hills, and waterfronts has been the best kept secret for those seeking the country lifestyle. This country area paradise has not gone unnoticed and has attracted over the last 15 years many well known Toronto movers and shakers, ranging from notable artists, to designers, to financiers, to journalists, and to successful entrepreneurs. You could say, its becoming the Hamptons of Toronto.

This Ruskview property is conveniently located close to the city, Creemore, Barrie, Alliston, Mansfield Ski Club, Devils Glen and Craigleith Ski Clubs, Mad River Golf Club, Blue Mountain and is 5 minutes down the hill to the charming and popular Terra Nova Public House restaurant and tavern.