Hills and Hollows

Welcome to Hills & Hollows! The perfect property for the ultimate family retreat or discerning entrepreneur! With endless opportunities for you to dream big, this 104 acre dream propertry boasts unobstructed views of Metcalf Rock, Georgian Bay and Duncan Nature reserve. Centrally located between Thornbury, Collingwood and the Beaver Valley. Over 26,000 sqft of existing buildings sit atop rolling hills with intersecting rivers featuring an impressive 3,500' of river running through. The property borders conservation lands, neighbours provincial park lands, has its own skiable valleys, a vast network of private trails for hiking, mountain biking, horesback riding and organic farmland. With incomparable views, topography and location; this property must be seen to be fully appreciated. Book your private tour today!

Residential Potential

Existing infrastructure combined with secured building permits and completed plans mean you are well on your way to creating an 8,000 sq ft entertainers dream home.

The main building’s 54’ clear span floor plan and design means the possibilities are vast or choose to build onto the existing foundation and floor system.

Update the existing 4 cabins to create your own family retreat/compound complete with 3,000 sq. ft. garage/studio, horse/animal barns and sports court. Massive steel shop/drive shed could be updated to house all the ‘toys’ (boats; bikes; cars; collections). Approvals in place for a hillside pool to take in the impressive views. Or relax fireside at the existing hillside amphitheater and fire lounge area. With over 26,000 sq. ft. of permitted buildings- this property allows you to dream big!

A sound investment for a family retreat with future commercial opportunities. Truly a one of a kind property that must be toured to be fully appreciated and understood.

⁃ Please see Floorplans and/or Additonal Documents for rendered images; an example of modern farmhouse

Commercial Potential

Current owners have been working along side the NEC to develop the best use of a property this historic with so much farm potential. Combine this with existing infrastructure, and the property offers many opportunities for the ultimate estate compound, equestrian centre, corporate retreat, camping, education/wellness retreat, and organic farm with farm stays. With the existing infrastructure and recent zoning approvals, the property allows for various commercial opportunities alongside a farm, making the possibility of a well appointed organic farm lucrative. This property offers the perfect opportunity for charities, foundations and non-profits with a large residential component.

On top of the many positives of having organic food production, mountain bike stays and cycle oriented stays would enhance the farm profits (allowable under OFDU- On Farm Diversified Use). The property is on the routes for gravel biking with many popular gravel trails going by. As well, the key mountain bike trails of the area- 3 stage and Kolapore.

Recreational Highlights

Ideal location offers easy access to: gravel biking, cycling, downhill biking, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, glade skiing, downhill skiing and horseback riding.
This spectacular property allows trail access to the Duncan Nature Reserve- offering a gateway to some of the areas best biking, hiking and rock climbing. In addition to your own private trail networks and ski terrain, the Bruce trail is accessible from the townline.
The central location means that private and public downhill ski resorts are only minutes away.
 

Existing Infrastructure

The existing infrastructure includes 26,000 sqft of buildings, with 2 drilled wells, septics and hydro in place. The building cluster sits a private distance off the road, atop the property for the epitome in privacy.
The main building cluster (accessed from The Blue Mountains Townline) contains a main lodge, large secondary building (garage/studio), 4 cabins, barns, shop, parking and outdoor sports court.

Continue down the skiable hill, past the warming cabin, you will find a camp site area. Once you cross over the Mill Creek you will find another camp area known as East camp or City Camp (accessible from the 9th Sideroad). A 3rd pump well located here is said to be ‘the best water in the area’ by locals.
 

Property Features

This 104 acre parcel is located on an established farm homestead located in the hamlet of Duncan. The building cluster boasts unobstructed views of Metcalf Rock, the rolling hills of Duncan Nature Reserve  and Kolapore as well as Georgian Bay. Take in the breathtaking views by following the private trail system as it leads you down rolling hillside used for private skiing, past a quaint warming cabin. Follow the trails down to the valley floor where nature abounds while you take in the sounds of water flowing. A combined 3,500 feet of Duncan Creek and Mill Creek intersect the property.  Centrally located in the Town of The Blue Mountains. Close to Thornbury, Georgian Bay, Collingwood and the Beaver Valley. Formerly known as ‘Hinks Farm’, this property was operated by the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital as a farm based youth treatment program.
 

Additional Opportunities

• Expand your ‘entourage’ by adding the adjacent property as a guest/staff house.
• Possibility to sever the ‘east camp’ (Portion of property west of the Mill Creek) with driveway access off the 9th Sideroad
• Enjoy the numerous tax savings by keeping the land enrolled in the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (you pay $0 on forests and creek)
• Bring on one of the many amazing local farmers to take advantage of farm land tax benefits
• Continue farming the land yourself with an active Farm Tax number (ask for details) and take advantage of all that Ontarios On Farm Diversified Uses allow