Artist Robert Bateman's cottage sells for $300K over asking
Nature lovers would be hard-pressed to find an artist who captures wildlife as well as Canada's Robert Bateman. Bateman's cottage in Ontario has most likely served as a great source of inspiration, nestled in the forests of Haliburton and surrounded by rivers, trees and local wildlife. That very cottage has sold for $800,000, after being listed initially for $520,000 in August. According to The Toronto Star, Bateman, 86, hopes to arrange visits to the cottage after it has changed hands. Click through to see why "The Lodge," as it's known, drew so much interest.
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Robert Bateman has received international acclaim for his work as a wildlife painter and naturalist. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Bateman has been cottaging in the Haliburton area since 1939. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
The Lodge has complete privacy, surrounded by trees and waterfalls. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
He discovered the land the cottage sits on by accident in 1981, while painting by the nearby waterfall. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
The following year, Bateman commissioned The Lodge to be built. It’s constructed out of white pine logs, with a cedar shake roof. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
The name comes from the original neighbours: beavers in a local pond. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
The property covers a total of 6.3 acres. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
There are four bedrooms on the main floor. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Another one of The Lodge's bedrooms. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
A massive granite stone Rumford Fireplace sits at the heart of the cottage. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
The kitchen stove utilizes the fireplace, allowing for a rustic cooking environment. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Bateman says the fireplace provides ample heat in the cottage, making it a cozy getaway all year long. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Bateman designed the chandelier that hangs in the centre of The Lodge. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
If you need more space, the second-floor loft also has bunk beds for the kids. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Bateman has a studio in The Lodge, which afford a beautiful view of the trees. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Rustic touches can be found throughout the 33-year-old cottage. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
Plenty of storage, whether you're spending the whole summer or coming up with friends for a short visit. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)
Robert Bateman cottage The Lodge
The quiet stream on which The Lodge sits is perfect for swimming. (Team Haliburton Highlands at RE/MAX)