A REAL-LIFE CASTLE & MONEY MAKER ON THE BRUCE PENINSULA. Set on 2 private acres behind iron gates and towering hedges, this one-of-a-kind estate is equal parts fairy tale and smart investment. With over 5,900 square feet of living space, including a main residence and an attached guest cottage, you can use one side as your own private escape and rent the other for serious income potential. Think weddings, retreats, boutique stays... this is the listing your guests will never forget! Located just a short stroll from the sandy beaches of Lake Huron, where the sunsets are Instagram-famous, this 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom showpiece is nestled in one of Ontario's most visited regions. The Bruce Peninsula welcomes nearly 750,000 tourists a year, with over 460,000 visiting the National Park alone, and many of them are looking for one-of-a-kind accommodations like this. Inside, this place doesn't hold back: Grand 2-storey foyer with an open-tread staircase worthy of a movie set . Stunning great room with Douglas fir beams, a hand-crank chandelier (yes, really), and second-storey cat walk. Dream kitchen with quartz waterfall island, stainless appliances, heritage cast iron cookstove and chimney that soars two stories. Six fireplaces (four wood-burning) and geothermal heating & cooling - this home does cozy in all four seasons, sustainably and cost effectively. Private pond, waterfall, and sandy beach on your own property. Guest cottage with spiral staircase, cedar tongue & groove, and a south-facing sunroom. Whether you're planning unforgettable family holidays, luxury short-term rentals, or seeking a magical forever home, 17 Thomas Street delivers. Fully renovated with five pages of thoughtful upgrades, this estate is ready for your storybook chapter. Red Bay's most iconic home. Live in one side, rent the other. Castle life, cottage charm, and cash flow, all right here on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula!
For sale
C$1,199,900
17 Thomas St, South Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2T0
5beds
4baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
1.88 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Private acresIron gatesTowering hedgesMain residenceAttached guest cottageOpen-tread staircaseStunning great room
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 10:42am
Listed by:
Keller Williams Realty Centres
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: X12247416
Originating MLS®#: One Point Association of REALTORS

Open house
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Ground Source
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Treatment
Features
- Guest Accommodations, In-Law Capability, In-Law Suite, Storage, Suspended Ceilings
- Flooring: Accessory Apartment, Carpet Free
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: 5000 + null
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Private
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Recreational Area, Private Pond, Privacy
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.88 Square Feet
- Features: Beach, Golf, Lake Access, Lake/Pond, Marina, Skiing, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Out Buildings, Storage
- Parcel number: 331340253
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Metal/Steel Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Alarm System, Security System
Location
- Region: South Bruce Peninsula
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$6,846
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
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