An extraordinary two-storey boathouse unlike anything else on Lake of Bays. Approximately 2,200 sq. ft., it features multiple dormers, skylights, balconies, a spacious entertainment deck, upper and lower multipurpose rooms, two boat slips with electric hoists and even a washroom. The true showpiece is the natural stream that flows through the boathouse, passing through two sections of the building connected by a distinctive arched footbridge before continuing to the lake. A remarkable combination of architecture, nature and waterfront living. The property comprises of three parcels totaling approximately 2.16 acres with 265 feet of Lake of Bays shoreline. Abundant table land and a gently sloping building site create an ideal setting for a luxury cottage or year-round home. A demolition permit is already in place for the existing two-bedroom cottage, providing a valuable head start for a new build. Enjoy wide-open big-lake views toward Bigwin Island, all-day sunshine and spectacular western sunset exposure, along with excellent privacy. Access is straightforward, with a private meandering driveway leading directly from Muskoka Highway 117, a year-round municipally maintained road. The driveway winds through mature forest, past the property's distinctive weathered lions and alongside a gentle bubbling stream before opening onto the waterfront. This prime location offers an important advantage: easy highway access and a shorter commute to the city, making it an especially appealing choice for a luxury cottage or year-round home. Close to championship golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, boating and the charming communities of Muskoka, this is a remarkable opportunity to build your dream on Lake of Bays while keeping the GTA within convenient reach. (id:61499)
| MLS® Number | X13830728 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | Franklin |
| Easement | Unknown |
| Features | Irregular Lot Size |
| ParkingSpaceTotal | 8 |
| Structure | Boathouse, Dock |
| ViewType | View Of Water, Lake View, Direct Water View |
| WaterFrontType | Waterfront On Lake |
| BathroomTotal | 1 |
| BedroomsAboveGround | 2 |
| BedroomsTotal | 2 |
| Age | 51 To 99 Years |
| ArchitecturalStyle | Bungalow |
| BasementType | None |
| ConstructionStyleAttachment | Detached |
| CoolingType | None |
| ExteriorFinish | Wood |
| FoundationType | Wood/piers |
| HeatingFuel | Other |
| HeatingType | Other |
| StoriesTotal | 1 |
| SizeInterior | 700 - 1100 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| No Garage |
| AccessType | Public Road, Private Docking |
| Acreage | Yes |
| Sewer | Septic System |
| SizeDepth | 831 Ft |
| SizeFrontage | 265 Ft |
| SizeIrregular | 265 X 831 Ft ; Irregular |
| SizeTotalText | 265 X 831 Ft ; Irregular|2 - 4.99 Acres |
| ZoningDescription | Waterfront Service Commercial |
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