Skeleton Lake Cottage | SOLD



January 10, 2023

Skeleton Lake Cottage

1523 Fish Hatchery Road, #7

$2,525,000

Skeleton Lake Cottage

1874 ft2

3

2

2.849 ac

Property Description

Designed by True North Log Homes and newly constructed on the shores of crystal clear Skeleton Lake, this custom home or year round cottage awaits your finishes and personalized style.

Surrounded by nearly 3 acres of forest and abutting numerous acres of crown land, this property offers the ultimate in privacy while benefitting from 266′ of frontage on one of Muskoka’s clearest and most desirable lakes.

Perfectly incorporating the natural surroundings and enhanced with several modern elements, this cottage offers high efficient heating/cooling, on demand hot water, newly drilled well, recently installed septic, wired generator and stunning bathroom finishes.

A statement wood burning fireplace is the focal of the living room and the soaring ceilings compliment the wall of lake facing windows.

Stepping outside, a wood-burning outdoor fireplace on the large deck is perfect for cooler evenings, and at the waterfront, a charming, original bunkie could be the inspiration for separate guest accommodations, or a lakeside studio.

Skeleton Lake in known to locals for its pristine waters with incredible clarity, peaceful ambience and scenic landscapes.

Located in the heart of Muskoka Lakes, you are within close proximity to the village of Rosseau as well as some of the largest and most popular lakes in the region.

Features

  • 266′ of frontage
  • True North Log Home
  • Drilled well
  • Recently installed septic system
  • ICF foundation
  • Open concept floor plan
  • High efficient heat pump with A/C
  • Original bunkie at the waters edge
  • Lake water Secchi depth of 9.1m
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Wired generator
  • Main floor primary suite
  • Ultimate privacy surrounded by crown land
  • Year round access
  • Set in a quiet bay

Property Details

Zoning
WR5

City
Utterson/Muskoka Lakes

Frontage
266′

Water Body
Skeleton Lake

SRA Owned?
Yes

Taxes
$3172 (2022)

Exposure
East

MLS#
40421456

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    Skeleton Lake Information

    Skeleton Lake is located in the municipalities of Huntsville and Muskoka Lakes in the District of Muskoka, Ontario.

    It is one of the largest and clearest open bodies of water of the Muskoka lakes.

    With a 9.1 water clarity rating, Skeleton Lake is very well known for its immaculate waters, and being spring fed is a major contributor to the cleanliness and clarity of the lake.

    The maximum water depth is 65 metres thus making it one of the deeper of the Muskoka lakes.

    Skeleton Lake

    Physical Features

    Surface Area (ha)
    2075

    Elevation (m asl)
    281

    Volume (104 m3)
    66400

    Mean Depth (m)
    32

    Island Shoreline (km)

    17

    Maximum Depth (m)
    65

    Perimeter (km)
    42

    Watershed (km2) excl. area of lake
    50.2

    Water Clarity/Secchi Depth (m)

    9.1

    Major Fish Species

    • Lake trout
    • Smallmouth bass
    • Walleye
    • Lake whitefish
    • Burbot