We’ve been living here in Port Loring for over twenty years now. Hard to believe how time slips by. You look around and see all the work that’s gone into this place, and it tells its own story.

The house is older, but solid. We’ve kept it in good shape, taking care of repairs and making it a home we’re proud of. Beside the house sits a small cottage we built ourselves. Inside, there’s a counter with a double sink and hot water, a small heater for cooler nights, a retro fridge, a microwave, and all the utensils you need. It has a double bed with a single bed above it, like a bunk bed. The cottage is beautiful inside and out, nicely decorated, and features a wrap-around deck shaded by huge maple trees and a few tall pines—a perfect spot to sit and relax. It even has high-speed internet through Starlink, which we purchased to stay connected. Hard to beat that out here.

Nearby, there’s a shower house I built myself. It’s not just for showers — it has a sink and a toilet, along with a stand-up shower. Everything’s nicely decorated, very clean, and done right, the way only an old craftsman can. It makes things comfortable for anyone staying over.

The property is 1.2 acres or more with 400 feet of frontage right on Highway 522. That makes getting around easy. You can walk to the local store, the restaurant, or head down to the lake to fish. We’ve always liked being close enough to town to feel connected, but far enough out to enjoy the quiet country life.

There’s a good-drilled well and a septic system done right by the professionals, so those worries are taken care of. Out back is a woodworking shop that was already here when we moved in. I fixed it up, insulated it, and installed a wood stove that keeps me warm all winter no matter how cold it gets. I’ve spent many afternoons there making birdhouses, benches, and the water wheel that turns steadily in our little fish pond. That pond has become one of my favourite spots. Watching the wheel go round and listening to the water is a good way to slow down and take a breath.

We’ve kept the grounds neat with flower beds full of perennials that come back every year and a vegetable garden that grows nearly anything we plant. There are several outbuildings for storing tools, toys, or whatever else you might have.

People driving by probably see a tidy property with neat lawns and flowers. What they don’t see is all the hours spent planting, building, fixing, and living here. They don’t see the quiet mornings with a cup of coffee on the porch or the peaceful nights when the crickets start up and the yard feels calm in a way only the country can bring.

This has been our home for a long time. We’ve put a lot of ourselves into it. Maybe one day someone else will take it over, make their own memories, and add another twenty years of stories. Until then, we’ll keep looking after it and enjoying it as we always have.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’ve been looking for, it’s currently for sale. You can get in touch with our realtor, Angie McCandless at Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. Brokerage. She’s ready to answer your questions and help you find out more.

• Phone: 705-358-3325
• Website: www.listingwithangie.ca

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW

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