This Gorgeous Ontario Home Is Right On The Water & Has A Secret Bookshelf Passageway

It's straight out of a Nancy Drew book.

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Nestled on top of a hill in Lanark Highlands, Ontario, this majestic Victorian home is full of surprises.

The $899,000 house was built in the mid 19th century and comes with 600 feet of waterfront.

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Boasting four bedrooms and four bathrooms, the home has towering ceilings and a fireplace in every room on the main floor.

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Unique features include a wrap-around porch, stained glass doors, and a 2-storey outbuilding complete with a garage.

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One of the most intriguing features is the secret passageway located behind the massive bookshelf, which leads to the kitchen, as well as a trapdoor to the basement.

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The property backs onto a golf course and is surrounded by lush trees, making it an ideal place to escape the bustle of the city.

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If hilltop living, waterfront views, and secret passages sound up your alley, this might just be your dream home.

Victorian Home With Secret Passageway

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Price: $899,000

Address: 118 Mill St., Lanark Highlands, ON

Description: This Victorian home is right on the water and even has a secret passageway behind the bookshelf.

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    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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