Here we arrive at Kingswood, which was the first residence Mackenzie King established here, expanding over time. There are two cottages and this carriage house. Kingswood as a name is a combination of his childhood home in Kitchener Ontario, Woodside, and the lake this estate is on- Kingsmere Lake. The name of the lake, which would have preceded him, must have appealed to him from the first time he came up here.
A carriage stands out front. Back in the early days, this would have been transport from the nearest train station, in Chelsea.
A glimpse at the main cottage here in the distance.
And this view towards the guest cottage.
Panels speak to Mackenzie King's sentimental streak- he found beauty being out in nature. I can completely relate.
A look in full at the guest cottage from this side.
As it turns out, part of it is open to public tours inside, which I hadn't expected- I'd thought the buildings would be closed up for the winter.
And as is the case throughout the estate, the place feels very comfortable, very much like a home.
It must´ve been very, very nice in summer especially.
ReplyDeleteThose verandas for sure.
DeleteBeautiful place and history, I"m betting it took a long time to travel by horse and carriage.
ReplyDeleteNot so long, and at a certain point cars would have been brought in.
DeleteWhat a lovely house - and so good that you were able to go inside.
ReplyDeleteI liked that, as it had been before Covid that I'd been inside.
DeleteIt looks cosy and homely.
ReplyDeleteYes it does.
DeleteVery inviting.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteA lovely house, good to see both inside and out:)
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteLooks like a wonderful place to stay for some time.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteHave you visited his Kitchener estate?
ReplyDeleteActually, no, i never have seen Woodside.
DeleteEsos carruajes, se suele ver , en las películas antiguas de época.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI like your title today...can relate. Enjoyed this tour!
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to show it.
DeleteGostei de ver estas belas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
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Thank you.
DeleteI like the cottage, inside and the outside. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteLove the carriage and that fireplace.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteI remember your sharing this cottage before and thinking I could so easily live there. It's so cozy and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
Delete...this is a beautiful spot, I remember it well.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteThat would be nice place to stay, William.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteAutumn colours add some charm...
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteSurprised that there are so few people visiting.
ReplyDeleteLooks can be deceiving. There were people around, I just try to photograph in a way that minimizes their presence.
DeleteWhat a lovely place, and you were there on a perfect fall day to catch all the color.
ReplyDeleteI was indeed.
DeleteThe carriage is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteI love the carriage house!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThe carriage is indeed nice.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed.
DeleteNice place.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteThat carriage is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat's the consensus.
DeleteA cool spot. King was a character!
ReplyDeleteYes he was.
DeleteIt looks a lovely house.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Definitely.
DeleteWhat a stunning place, both inside and out.
ReplyDeleteIt really is.
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