$2 million could get you a historic schoolhouse-turned-contemporary Ontario home

Tucked away in Maxwell, Ontario, just a two-hour drive from Toronto and minutes outside of Collingwood, this historic property is perhaps one of the most unique you'll see today, and it's currently on the market for just over $2 million.

At first glance, 553763 Road 55 appears little more than a charming, historic schoolhouse — but one glance inside reveals a spacious home, masterfully updated with a seamless contemporary addition that makes it a comfortable, one-of-a-kind dwelling.

Standing at over 5,000 sq. ft. of living space, with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, don't blame me if this home is the final straw that inspires you to move out of the city for good. I mean, who wouldn't?

The schoolhouse.

The schoolhouse is something out of a palatial fantasy, built in 1884 and complete with its original (and still working) school bell and an antique well in the yard.

And the original historic elements just keep coming once you enter the home.

The living space.

The living space, for example, still features the schoolhouse's original chalkboard as a truly singular ode to the history of the property.

You can even find the names of past students etched into the exposed bricks both inside the home and on the outer facade.

The ground floor.

The main living space takes full advantage of the original open-concept floorplan (it was once a one-room schoolhouse, after all), allowing for seamless movement between areas, like the cozy living room and devoted dining space that all sit under a soaring peaked ceiling.

The kitchen.

The kitchen is a perfect example of just how deftly contemporary design blends with the home's historic charm, with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse chic island and bright built-in cabinetry tied together with warm hardwood floors.

The sauna.

If you weren't sold on this being a luxurious property, look no further than the ground-floor sauna — which I'm sure the school's old students would have marveled over if it, in addition to the original stove, had also been there during their studies.

A bedroom.

There's one bedroom on the main floor, which is the perfect option for anyone with accessibility needs or to use as a guest room.

The grand room.

The home's sweeping extension boasts an enormous 300-sq.-ft. great room with sky-high ceilings and a snug fireplace. It's the perfect space for an additional family or recreation room or, you know, makeshift pool hall.

The sunroom.

At the end of the room, you're greeted with a light-flooded sunroom that makes for an enviable breakfast nook or secondary dining room to catch the dazzling country sunset while you eat.

The primary suite.

Upstairs, the second floor boasts an additional four bedrooms (three in the extension and one in the schoolhouse), including a unique primary suite that blends the original brick facade with clean, bright hardwood floors to utterly chic results.

The primary ensuite.

The primary suite also features a five-piece ensuite bathroom with a luxurious clawfoot tub and spacious shower, while an additional shared ensuite services the other two bedrooms in the wing.

The basement.

The basement offers an impressive 600 sq. ft. of open living space, appropriate for a comfortable family room, recreation area or home gym, on top of a convenient 200 sq. ft. of storage.

The garage.

Aptly dubbed the "Garage Mahal," the property's garage is among the sweetest elements you'll find on the whole property.

The timber-frame building includes heated floors, a full mechanical setup with a lift for auto aficionados to work on their next project, and ample space for multiple vehicles. 

The garage loft.

Did I mention that it also features a cozy loft area that could easily be used as an additional bedroom, as well as a full washroom? Well, it does.

Land.

Outdoors, the home sits on nearly two acres of sublime, private land, rife to be updated or transformed into whatever you want.

(If you want it to just be rolling grassy field, that's cool too.)

553763 Road 55.

553763 Road 55 is currently listed at $2,249,000 by PropertyGuys.com.