Cottage of the Week: $770,000 for a Huntsville cottage with a built-in cabana bar
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Address: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane
Neighbourhood: Huntsville, Ontario
Agent: Scott Morrison , Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate, Brokerage and John Aben , Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka Realty, Brokerage
Price: $769,900
The Place: A cozy, cedar-lined family cottage on Peninsula Lake in Huntsville.
Bragging Rights: The 1,200-square-foot dock has a built-in cabana bar for afternoon brews. Just add Jimmy Buffet music.
Big Selling Point: This cottage is located just across the lake from the popular Deerhurst and Hidden Valley resorts, plus downtown Huntsville is reachable by canoe (though it would be quite a long paddle).
Possible Deal Breaker: So, the décor is a little dated. The (relatively) affordable asking price may leave some room in the buyer’s budget for updates.
By The Numbers:
• $769,900
• $4,900 in property taxes (2013)
• 269 feet of water frontage
• 2,828 square feet
• 1,200-square-foot dock with cabana bar
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 washrooms
• 2.55 acres
• 2 double-car garages
• 1 sauna
• 1 wood-burning fireplace
285032 A view of the exterior of the cottage from the lake Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-1-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-1.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-1/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-1 0 0
285033 Is there a single cottage in Muskoka without a stone fireplace in its living room? We have yet to find one Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-2-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-2.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-2/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-2 0 0
285034 The kitchen has obviously not been updated in a while, but it's still seemingly in good shape Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-3-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-3.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-3/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-3 0 0
285035 Here's a view of all the main-floor living areas Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-4-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-4.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-4/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-4 0 0
285036 All three bedrooms are located on the main floor. Here's one of them Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-5-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-5.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-5/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-5 0 0
285037 Another bedroom Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-6-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-6.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-6/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-6 0 0
285038 And here's the master bedroom Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-7-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-7.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-7/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-7 0 0
285039 The master bedroom's en suite washroom Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-8-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-8.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-8/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-8 0 0
285040 The finished basement has this rec room, complete with rare super-plush carpeting (don't drop any boxes of thumb tacks or sequins) Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-9-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-9.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-9/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-9 0 0
285041 There's also an office in the basement Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-10.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-10/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-10 0 0
285042 And oh yes, there's a sauna Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-11.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-11/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-11 0 0
285043 The house has not one but two garages, this being one Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-12.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-12/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-12 0 0
285044 Here's the other garage Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-13.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-13/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-13 0 0
285045 The deck has a lovely lake view Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-14.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-14/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-14 0 0
285046 And here's the cabana bar, right on the dock Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-15-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-15.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-15/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-15 0 0
285047 The dock also has plenty of room for non-alcohol-related activities Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane Cottage of the Week: 1053 Hemlock Point Lane https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-16-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-16.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane/slide/toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-16/ toronto-cottage-of-the-week-1053-hemlock-point-lane-16 0 0
Is it a house or a cottage? Looks like a house, but if only used during the summer warmth, then it is a cottage. Or, could it be turned into a year-round house?
Hi wiklis, this is a year round home or cottage. Everything is winterized including upgraded insulation for energy efficiency. The current owners have raised a family here using it as their year round home but it would make a great cottage as well. Feel free to email me at smorrison@vianet.ca if you would like to book a viewing or if you have any questions. Scott Morrison, Coldwell Banker Thompson Real Estate
Guess I had better stop reading Toronto Life, its apparently only for multi-millionaires, with fluff “articles” like this real estate shilling…how much did they pay to have this posted?