158A Ponacka Road

ActiveHastings Highlands · Herschel Ward1 day on marketMLS® X13638552

$1,850,000

$1,682 / sq ft

Bedrooms3

Bathrooms2

Interior1,100 sq ft

TypeSingle Family Home

ListingFor Sale

Days on Market1

About this property

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.

Features & finishes

Waterfront

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Fireplace

Air Conditioning

Basement

Property details

MLS® Number	X13638552
Status	Active
Listing Type	For Sale
Property Type	Single Family Home
Interior Size	1,100 sq ft
Beds / Baths	3 bed · 2 bath
Neighbourhood	Herschel Ward
City	Hastings Highlands
Postal Code	K0L 1P0
Province	ON
Listed Date	August 5, 2026
Days on Market	1
Price per Sq Ft	$1,682
Brokerage	CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED