1278 Anderson Road
Frontenac, ON
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- approx. 2000-2500 sqft
- Detached
- 1 days on market
There are cottages, & then there are places that simply could not be recreated. Meisel House is one of them. Set atop the Precambrian Shield on Beaver Lake in Central Frontenac, this extraordinary retreat is surrounded by the rugged beauty of Meisel Woods Conservation Area. Originally known as Colimaison, the home was designed by Kingston architect Wilfred Sorensen for Canadian political scientist John Meisel & artist Murie Meisel. Its name references the French colimaçon, meaning snail or spiral; a fitting nod to the home's remarkable radial design. At its heart, a sculptural spiral staircase wraps around a dramatic multi-sided glass fireplace beneath soaring timber ceilings. Curved walls, exposed wood, changing floor levels, built-in shelving & expansive glazing create an interior that feels completely connected to the landscape. The living & dining spaces flow around the central hearth, complemented by the original wood kitchen, an elevated office/library, lofts, 3 bedrooms & flexible guest spaces. 2 screened porches extend the space outdoors. Outside, the home settles naturally into its surroundings, where granite outcrops, moss, forest & meadow lead toward the waterfront. Follow the path to Beaver Lake & a substantial cedar dock, ideal for swimming, paddling, fishing or simply taking in the quiet. A wood-burning barrel sauna adds to the 4-season experience. This is more than a cottage; it is architecture, landscape & history intertwined. Surrounded by approximately 130 acres of conservation land around the 60-acre headwaters lake, this is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of Central Frontenac's most distinctive waterfront properties. Conveniently located for both weekend escapes & longer stays, Meisel House is approximately 15 mins from Sharbot Lake, 30mins to Perth, 45mins from Westport, roughly 1hr from Kingston, & approximately 1.5hrs from Ottawa, offering a remarkable sense of seclusion without feeling removed from everyday amenities.
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Listing Details
- Taxes (2026)
- $6,434
- Listed
- September 9, 2026
Price History
Property
- Style
- Other
- Construction
- Other
- Roof
- Cedar, Membrane
- Foundation
- Block
- Interior
- Other
Parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Covered Spaces
- 1
- Total Parking
- 5
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic
- Heat Source
- Electric
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- North on highway 38 - past Tichborne - to right on Bradshaw to left on Anderson road north to 1278 on the left
- Parcel Number
- 362370110
- Possession
- Other
- Occupancy
- Owner
Included
- Inclusions
- Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Dryer, Dining Room Table and Dining Chairs, Bed in Primary Bedroom, (Additional furniture may be negotiated)
- Exclusions
- Specific art pieces to be determined by seller
Waterfront
- Water Body
- Beaver Lake
- Shoreline
- Rocky
- Docking
- Private
Community
Postal area K0H
- Population
- 47,286
- Private dwellings
- 25,346
- Median age
- 51.2
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $92,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Residential Freehold in Frontenac · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $530,000
- Homes sold
- 453
- Median days on market
- 34
- Sale-to-list price
- 95.0%
Based on 453 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Frontenac over the last 12 months.
Rooms
4-piece, 4-piece
Third
- Loft11'1" x 9'2"
Second
- Loft8'6" x 17'2"
Main
- Den20'10" x 16'2"
- Dining Room13'6" x 14'9"
- Kitchen10'7" x 12'5"
- Living Room17'5" x 21'
- Office15'11" x 18'10"
- Other12'10" x 15'3"
- Primary Bedroom16'11" x 13'6"
Lower
- Bedroom9'9" x 19'5"
- Bedroom12'1" x 25'1"
- Foyer11'7" x 7'1"
- Laundry4'8" x 14'7"
- Other22'7" x 23'10"
- Sitting11'5" x 21'11"
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$250,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,141
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Mortgage: $6,141/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $536/mo · Insurance: $313/mo
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