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a a we Ea a CAIRN. Le SET ne) -- ~ TA = a A ARR ety ~N 1 - ee es {SN IIIT EA BV AA "wr 3 Ol AA Sa v a old } AA TS EAR ESLER TAR STW ARS: FATTER abi idy nade 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday August 11, 1982 Be Me Wo Pd WFP. 2S A hE 8 i Fey L$ Tol 3 CAS or ' APR § a a eo bd 2 IRN oe 3 Ng ty i. ., ABS Hd" Ny RA. Fie 2th deve # hc SORE BAA IR OK | AAD! RYAN ER een ti PEAT XRRELERNE ARS WARARAT <A FRAN JF 8 NT KM Lx A ol Nb An island retreat in the heart of Scugog With a little work and a lot of money Seven-Mile Island could once again be a magnificent estate An article, recently published in the Toronto based Real Estate News, about an island paradise on Lake Scugog reads like a promotion for a travel agency. '"Cool breezes billow across Lake Scuog, rustle through tall pine trees, and move past the sancutary, European-style gardens and the cool white houses on the southern top of the property. Only the sound of the waves lapping against the shores of the island estate and the call of the wildlife breaks the silence." That's how Real Estate News describes the Seven- Mile Island Estate owned by mining magnate Patrick Harrison. But when the Star visited the estate last Wednesday with a number of other Scugog area residents, including members of council, we witnessed some- thing a little different than what was described in the real estate newspaper. Although most of the information given in the article is accurate, it does fail to mention that the grounds and buildings of this once magnificent private This white lattice walkway leads from the roadway fo a la island is now in a state of neglect. The once proud white aluminum clad build- ings have dulled with age and green moss grows on the shingles of many of the buildings. Flower and rock gardens once manicured to per- fection are now in disarray, shrubs and trees have over- grown some of the walk- ways, and fountains are in need of repairs. But all this can not take away the fact that Seven- Mile Island is a unique estate and could, with the proper 'care and enough money, be transformed into the spectacle that it once was. The 26 acre private island is connected to Scugog Island by a paved 1650 foot causeway which extends through about 65 acres of wildlife water sanctuary. Upon reaching the end of the causeway you drive along a narrow road which winds past two of the five houses on the property, before reach- ing the main residence. This house consists of 28- rooms and covers about 2,600 square feet per floor of the two-storey structure. On the main floor there is a 24 by 17 foot kitchen which leads to a di cA. - >: LE E-3-20 FW i gilwm Bmore BW dining area. Through another set of doors is the 24 by 17 foot livingroom area which incorporates beamed ceilings and a fireplace. In all there are four fireplaces in the main residence and on the upper floor eight bed- rooms, a large sitting-room and den can be found. To the west of the main building, along the shore-line of Lake Scugog is a large rock garden with a small stream running throughout, and a huge stone barbeque. There is also a look-out point, seaplane dock, and a beautiful 50 foot by 24 foot inground pool which is surrounded by a lattice fence and globe lighting. Next to the pool is a four-bedroom house, the greenhouses and a germina- tion house. Travelling south past the main residence are numerous walkways. One of these leads to the lake and the large two-storey boat- house, while another leads to the stone teahouse which overlooks a 62 foot by 14 foot reflecting pool and fountain. Coming back onto the roadway again and traveling further around the circular (Turn to page 7) LIT LLL LY NL iust beyond that lies the massive 28 room main residence. LAIST oe nee XY oN : Part of the formal landscaping includes this 62° x 14' reflecting pool with a fountain in the middle. Also at this site is a stone tea-house, more walkways and stone benches. rge fountain and : Ex A --- : { » gn fi A large number of Scugog residents attended the open house held at Seven-Mile Island last Wednesday. They were invited there by the real estate firm which is presently trying to sell the Harrison property. : This is one of the many walkways that wind throughout the estate. They are constructed of concrete slabs and lined on both sides by a stone border which stands about 18" high. NAR, PCT Ra RY WE Not far from the principal residence in this 50' x 24° pool surrounded by a 78". lattice fence. At the end are two change cabanas and a view of Lake Scugog. a --------