Cottage of the Week: $6.5 million for an eco-friendly estate on the shore of Georgian Bay
ADDRESS: 201 Little Cove Road, Tobermory
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Georgian Bay
AGENT: Darlene James, RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty
PRICE: $6,500,000
THE PLACE: This eight-bedroom estate sits on over 98 acres of land on the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. It was originally built as an eco-lodge (which means there are plenty of guest rooms for friends and family).
BRAGGING RIGHTS : A quick boat ride will get you to the Fathom Five National Marine Conservation Area, a scuba-diving haven with pristine water and 22 shipwrecks.
BIG SELLING POINT: The main lodge was built in 2005 with an emphasis on sustainability: natural materials like the giant recycled Douglas Fir pillars that soar over the main entry were locally sourced, and the property also has radiant heating, natural cooling, rainwater harvesting and the bio-filtration of grey water.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER : Because the Bruce Peninsula has rocky shores, there is no boat dockage on the property. Sailors will have to dock at the one of the two ports in Tobermory, which is a 10-minute drive away.
BY THE NUMBERS :
• $6, 500,000
• $11,622 in property taxes (2011)
• 7,000 square feet of space
• 700 feet of water frontage
• 98 acres of land
• 9 bathrooms
• 8 bedrooms
• 2-storey library
• 3 fireplaces
• 1 set of custom glass French doors
• 1 executive boardroom
• 1 saltwater swimming pool
157877 The lodge during the winter 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove16/ aug12littlecove16 0 0
157876 Nearby wildlife 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove15/ aug12littlecove15 0 0
157875 The water in the bay 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove14/ aug12littlecove14 0 0
157874 An elevated deck looking out to Flowerpot Island, in Georgian Bay 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove13/ aug12littlecove13 0 0
157873 The walkway to the pool. There are nearby pathways to walking trails and to the waterfront 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove12/ aug12littlecove12 0 0
157872 The saltwater pool has an infinity waterfall along one side. It is surrounded by a wooden fence and is used as a reservoir for rainwater and snow during the winter 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove11/ aug12littlecove11 0 0
157871 There is a covered patio off to the side from the swimming pool with seating for six 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove10/ aug12littlecove10 0 0
157879 Custom-stained glass French doors open into a boardroom 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove4.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove4/ aug12littlecove4 0 0
157870 One of the eight bedrooms 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove9.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove9/ aug12littlecove9 0 0
157869 The dining room has large, pool-facing windows 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove8.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove8/ aug12littlecove8 0 0
157868 One of the two-level suites, which has a private tub 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove7.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove7/ aug12littlecove7 0 0
157867 The living room is on the second level, and has a stone fireplace 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove6.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove6/ aug12littlecove6 0 0
157866 The two-storey entryway with a mezzanine. The column in the centre is recycled Douglas Fir 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove5.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove5/ aug12littlecove5 0 0
157864 The stone walkway leading to the front of the house. The home is made of wood and stone 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove3.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove3/ aug12littlecove3 0 0
157863 A birds-eye view of the property and waterfront 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove2.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove2/ aug12littlecove2 0 0
157862 The property includes over 98 acres of land, 700 feet of frontage on the water and a 7,000-square-foot house 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove1.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove1/ aug12littlecove1 0 0
157880 This home at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula in Georgian Bay was originally built as an eco-lodge, but is now being sold as a private home 201 Little Cove Road 201 Little Cove Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/aug12LittleCove_intro.jpg 656 440 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-201-little-cove-road/slide/aug12littlecove_intro/ aug12littlecove_intro 0 0
Unless “executive boardroom” is a new slang for hammock that I’m unfamiliar with, I don’t think the owners quite get the gist of having a cottage.
Reading comprehension is not strong with borg. Otherwise a nice place to retire to.
this is not a great showing of the wonderful homes and retreats that we have on our lakes. it is rather horrid and without any soul. we would not want it for free….show us some style. did they pay for this page?
Dont be so harsh people.. I tend to love the chic rusty look of this cottage. The wood and stone blends in quite well but the winter looks freaks me over! Play Lotta Max, win some $$$ and but this and bring the family and friends ( at different times) and party on! Nice place.
Oh no. I see why they are selling it.