Lake of Bays Home or Cottage | SOLD



January 2, 2023

Lake of Bays Home or Cottage

1170 Dwight Beach Road

$825,000

Lake of Bays cottage

1393 ft2

2

2

.53 ac

Property Description

Located across the road from Lake of Bays, walking distance to Dwight Beach and just a short drive to Algonquin Provincial Park, this charming property is situated in a family-oriented area just 20 minutes to downtown Huntsville.

Experience the comfort and warmth of the natural wood accents including reclaimed hemlock floors and alluring finishes that can be found throughout this 2-storey home or cottage.

The main floor hosts the primary living spaces with high ceilings, a semi open concept design, full bathroom and laundry room while the second floor thoughtfully separates the bedrooms and a 3pc bathroom for greater privacy.

A perfect a wrap-around porch and Muskoka room provides plenty of outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining guests and over half an acre of property allows some space for outdoor activities.

Additionally, this property benefits from separate guest accommodations with a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom bunkie with full kitchen and living space as well as a partially covered deck space. Use this self-contained cottage to generate income just steps from your home or create a private space for your guests to enjoy when they come to visit.

Easily accessible year-round on a municipally maintained road with easy highway access. With great proximity to OFSC snowmobile trails, boat launch on Lake of Bays and endless recreation, this is an idyllic Muskoka getaway in the heart of Dwight that could be enjoyed as a full-time home or cottage or as a seasonal retreat.

Features

  • 4 season home/cottage
  • Year round access
  • Directly across the road from Lake of Bays
  • Walk to the beach, market, post office, cafe
  • 1 bed, 1 bath guest house with kitchen
  • Wrap around porch
  • Reclaimed hemlock floors throughout
  • Turn-key with most furnishings included
  • Great income potential
  • Close to OFSC Trails
  • Short drive to Algonquin Park
  • Drilled well, forced air furnace

Property Details

Property Type
Residential/Freehold

City
Lake of Bays

MLS #
SOLD

Water Body
Lake of Bays

Garage
No

Zoning
R1

Access
Year Round Road

Taxes
$1628 (2022)

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    Lake of Bays Information

    While looking for cottages for sale, Lake of Bays should be considered for the many thriving communities that surround it. Located 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto and consisting of four communities, Hillside, Dwight, Dorset and Baysville – all of which are surrounded by beautiful Lake of Bays. The villages have a combination of shops, cafes, restaurants, and many unique services. Lake of Bays is a piece of cottage country paradise.

    The Township is a year-round vacation destination. With several lakes, both big and small with public access points and a number of public beaches. All forms of boating and watercraft recreation are encouraged; sailing, tubing, swimming & more.

    Lake of Bays

    Physical Features

    Surface Area
    6780

    Elevation (m asl)
    316

    Volume (104 m3)
    153,000

    Mean Depth (m)
    22

    Island Shoreline (km)

    31

    Maximum Depth (m)
    70

    Perimeter (km)
    167

    Watershed (km2) excludes area of lake
    1330

    Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)

    8m

    Major Fish Species

    • rainbow trout (occur incidentally from stocking in Oxtongue)
    • brook trout
    • lake trout
    • lake whitefish
    • cisco
    • northern pike
    • smallmouth bass
    • walleye