Vaughan, Ontario

Over the course of 20 years, various properties and four design and builds, the owners of the National Landscape of the Year have become loyal Tumber clients. For this property, their vision was of a landscape that integrated formal elements into a Muskoka cottage country environment.

To make their vision a reality, two major challenges had to be overcome. The first was the three-story house sat on top of a hill that to passersby may have appeared ostentatious. To soften the look of the home and blend it into nature, surrounding grade modulations were changed and large trees were planted at its entrance to create the perspective of the house being nestled into the landscape.

The second was their backyard being entirely consumed by a previously installed septic system. After removing and relocating the former system, the majority of the backyard was now available for the installation of the client’s dream landscape.

From the first page to the final climax, this natural story book landscape takes visitors on a journey as one feature unfolds, revealing the next piece in their adventure.

Key Features

Custom pavilion with heated floors, custom stone fireplace, fully-equipped bar and kitchen complete with draft beer tap, full bathroom and outdoor shower, and accordion doors and windows opening to pool terrace.
Large swimming pool and hot tub.
Natural stone walkways, stairs, terraces and arched garden entry
Sunken grotto complete with cascading waterfall and statue, trickling waterwall, reflection pond, antique barn-board interior and customized field-stone pizza oven.
A chemical free stream system flowing throughout the property equipped with natural stone, aquatic plant material and multiple fish species for biological filtration.
Custom cabana positioned at headwaters of stream system and surrounded by native plant species to further enhance the client’s Muskoka vision.
Landscape lighting and motion-sensing speakers throughout the property.