The Lakehouse of Braeloch

The Lakehouse of Braeloch is a one of a kind classic cedar ranch located 20 minutes from downtown Burlington and 90 minutes from Montreal, with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a private beach on Mallets Bay (Lake Champlain). Enjoy total privacy in deep ancient forest, miles from civilization yet only minutes from downtown (the big city of Burlington!). The space The Lakehouse of Braeloch is a one-of-a-kind cedar post-and-beam lakefront home tucked into 3 private acres of old-growth forest on the shores of Lake Champlain. Located just 20 minutes from Burlington and 90 minutes from Montreal, this 6-bedroom, 4-bath retreat offers complete privacy within Braeloch, a private community. It was built for large family gatherings, the home features over 3,200 SF of living space and an extraordinary 2,700 SF of outdoor living. At its center is a spectacular great room with soaring 24-foot wood-paneled ceilings, Douglas fir beams, wide-plank pine floors, a Vermont Castings wood stove, and a handcrafted 10-foot barnwood dining table that opens into a modern chef's kitchen with expansive granite counterspace. A dramatic five-panel NanaWall transforms the adjoining 400 SF screened porch into either an open-air pavilion or a four-season living space. On either side, two 400 SF sun decks extend from the dual primary suites, while below, a 1,500 SF partially covered patio offers an outdoor living room complete with a wood-burning fire pit and an eight-person hot tub overlooking the lake. All 6 bedrooms overlook the lake, and 3 open directly onto a private deck or patio through French doors. The home includes four distinctive bathrooms, including a primary ensuite, a clawfoot tub bath, a guest shower bath, and a marble-lined rain room with a steam sauna. Downstairs, a second 'entertainment' gathering room features a 72" TV (cable & movie channels), karaoke machine, Italian leather seating for everyone, a cocktail bar, and a Tornado foosball table. Our lakefront includes two private swim beaches, a new steel-truss floating dock with built-in swim benches, and a covered pergola overlooking the lake—the perfect place to relax while others swim or paddle. During the summer, guests are welcome to enjoy our canoe, kayaks. and paddleboards. Community tennis, pickleball, and quarter basketball courts are a short walk from the Lakehouse. Gathering Spaces The Lakehouse's great room is completely open between the large kitchen with it's massive granite island to our farmhouse dining table that will accomodate your entire group as well as to our cast iron wood stove sitting space and, of course, the expansive screen porch. The kitchen is modern with a dishwasher, disposal, water and ice maker in the fridge and an Italian Bertazzoni oven and range. We have a large kitchen pantry that we keep empty for your use and a wood stove loaded with wood for the fire, regardless of the season. The house uses a deep water well that has hard water, therefore we use a double filtered softener system to soften the water. We also provide a 5 gallon drinking water system with backups for your enjoyment. There are two brand new 65 gallon hot water tanks one on each side of the house that ensure you won't get a cold shower unless that's what you want. All beds are made and ready for you to sleep upon arrival. Guest access The entire house is included in any rental, which sits on 3 acres in a secluded area remote from all but two nearby seasonal homes. The meadow located behind the house hosts a community tennis court and a baskeball court that are available for you to use. The tennis court is striped for pickleball, as well. Other things to note In summer months - Memorial day to Labor day - we provide one canoe and two paddleboards for your use. We may have more items available but these are minimum however feel free to ask us! All beds are made and ready for you to sleep upon arrival. We also can help you order groceries and have them stocked in the refridgerator upon arrival. Registration Details MRT-11315342