Immersed in nature, sunlight dappling through the trees, fresh breezes scenting the air, far removed from the bustling pace of life: There are few settings that inspire relaxation quite like a cabin in the woods. Deep in the heart of Ontario’s Muskoka region, the charming Bunkie on the Hill perfectly encapsulates this notion. Poised at the top of a steep slope with covetable views of the lake, it is a study in serenity.
The smallest and most recent structure to be built on a cluster of properties dotted with cottages owned by various members of a family, the bunkie was imagined as a place of respite for those family members (and guests) wanting moments of even greater solitude. To bring this vision to life, the clients turned to…
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