Cottage of the Week: $2.6 million for a 12-acre retreat just north of Parry Sound
ADDRESS: 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point
NEIGHBOURHOOD: The Archipelago, Parry Sound
AGENT: George Webster, Moffat Dunlap Real Estate Ltd. and Erica Reddy, Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage
PRICE: $2,580,000
THE PLACE: A 12-acre property with a main cottage, a separate secondary guest cottage, a private sandy beach, a boathouse, outdoor showers and 360-degree views.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: Any friends who come to stay will be wowed by the guest cottage, which has its own kitchen, bathroom, fireplace and private deck. Plus, the main cottage has large open-concept living spaces and a mammoth dining table for when the whole crew wants to congregate.
BIG SELLING POINT: Outfitting a cottage can be a pain, so the current owner is offering to sell the cottage fully furnished. All you’ll have to pack is your bathing suit and some s’mores.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: Don’t plan on loading up the car to head to this cottage, as it’s only accessible by water. However, poor accessibility does make for heightened privacy.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $2,580,000
• $6,880 in property taxes (2011)
• 2,400-square-foot main cottage
• 1,400 feet of frontage
• 832-square-foot guest cottage
• 12 acres of land
• docking for 8 boats
• 5 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 2 fireplaces
• 1 outdoor shower
• 1 private sand beach
• 1 boathouse
138496 The 12-acre property has a main cottage, a guest cottage and a boathouse, as well as a dock 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Intro.jpg 656 444 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/intro-6/ intro-6 0 0
The 12-acre property has a main cottage, a guest cottage and a boathouse, as well as a dock
138381 Architect James MacDonald, who specializes in custom cottages and recreational resort projects, was responsible for the design 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_3.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_3/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_3 0 0
Architect James MacDonald, who specializes in custom cottages and recreational resort projects, was responsible for the design
138380 The main cottage has a large terrace with a view over the water 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_4.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_4/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_4 0 0
The main cottage has a large terrace with a view over the water
138378 The view from the main cottage 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_6.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_6/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_6 0 0
The view from the main cottage
138374 The dock 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_10.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_10/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_10 0 0
The dock
138373 The open-plan living space in the main cottage 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_11.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_11/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_11 0 0
The open-plan living space in the main cottage
138372 The dining table and kitchen 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_12.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_12/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_12 0 0
The dining table and kitchen
138368 The main living area, with its stone fireplace and high ceilings 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_16.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_16/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_16 0 0
The main living area, with its stone fireplace and high ceilings
138367 The living area with views over the water 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_17.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_17/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_17 0 0
The living area with views over the water
138364 A screened porch joins the main portion of the cottage to the sleeping quarters 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_20.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_20/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_20 0 0
A screened porch joins the main portion of the cottage to the sleeping quarters
138362 The master bedroom 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_22.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_22/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_22 0 0
The master bedroom
138361 The ensuite bathroom 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_23.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_23/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_23 0 0
The ensuite bathroom
138358 The second of the three bedrooms in the main cottage 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_26.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_26/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_26 0 0
The second of the three bedrooms in the main cottage
138355 The second bathroom 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_29-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_29.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_29.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_29/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_29 0 0
The second bathroom
138353 The laundry area 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_31-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_31.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_31/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_31 0 0
The laundry area
138352 The view from in front of the master bedroom 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_32-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_32.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_32.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_32/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_32 0 0
The view from in front of the master bedroom
138383 The 832-square-foot guest cottage has two large bedrooms and a bathroom, along with a kitchen and a stone fireplace 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_1.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_1/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_1 0 0
The 832-square-foot guest cottage has two large bedrooms and a bathroom, along with a kitchen and a stone fireplace
144869 The guest cottage 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_intro1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_intro1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_intro1.jpg 656 444 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_intro-2/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_intro-2 0 0
The guest cottage
138359 The first bedroom in the guest cottage 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_25.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_25/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_25 0 0
The first bedroom in the guest cottage
138360 The second bedroom in the guest cottage 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_24.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_24/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_24 0 0
The second bedroom in the guest cottage
138376 The boathouse 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_8.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_8/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_8 0 0
The boathouse
138375 The interior of the boathouse 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_9.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_9/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_9 0 0
The interior of the boathouse
138350 The outdoor shower at the main cottage 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_34-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_34.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_34.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_34/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_34 0 0
The outdoor shower at the main cottage
138349 A second outdoor shower 47/48 Pointe Au Baril Point https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_35-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_35.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may12COTWPointeAuBaril_35.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-47-pointe-au-baril/slide/may12cotwpointeaubaril_35/ may12cotwpointeaubaril_35 0 0
A second outdoor shower
No road access, no thanks!
I will pass thanks!
As a child I remeber spending some great times in “The Sound”.
It is fantastic.
This looks spectacular but I would want road access also.
Some others may not want road access.
Joe Mancinelli
this is what a cottage should be not the McMansions that are going up now.