Cottage of the Week: $1.7 million for a sprawling lakefront spread in the Kawarthas
Address: 108 Fire Route 96
Neighbourhood: Galway-Cavendish-Harvey, Ontario
Agent: Greg Ball and Judy Ball, Bowes & Cocks Limited Brokerage
Price: $1,699,000
The Place: A wooded property with a four-bedroom cottage, a guest house, a bunkie and a boathouse on the Kawarthas’ Pigeon Lake.
Bragging Rights: Nobody wants to work during the weekend, but if you must there’s a pleasant, loft-like office that looks out over the nearby treetops.
Big Selling Point: Space to stretch out. The property comprises 1.3 acres, with nearly 300 feet of waterfront and a private beach.
Possible Deal Breaker: Maintaining a large property is a lot of work—though at least with a year-round cottage, you can spread out the upkeep.
By The Numbers:
• $1,699,000
• $7,830 in property taxes (2012)
• 1.3 acres
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 3 fireplaces
• 2-car garage
• 2-bedroom guest cottage
• 1 bunkie
• ½ basketball court
221399 The cottage sits on a 1.3-acre property on Pigeon Lake, which is one of the larger lakes in the Kawartha Lakes chain Cottage of the Week: 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week: 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-intro/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-intro 0 0
221400 The yard has a mix of tiered stone landscaping and large granite rocks Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-01/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-01 0 0
221401 The front entry has river stone flooring and double glass doors. It leads onto the family room on one side and the dining room on the other Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-02/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-02 0 0
221402 The dining room has two-storey ceilings and pine flooring. A mezzanine level looks over the eight-person dining table Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-03.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-03/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-03 0 0
221403 Dining room, main level Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-04.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-04/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-04 0 0
221407 Behind the dining room, the kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a butler’s pantry with a wet bar, a small breakfast bar and access to the yard Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-08/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-08 0 0
221406 Kitchen, main level Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-07/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-07 0 0
221408 The butler’s pantry and main-floor powder room Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-09.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-09/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-09 0 0
221404 The family room has a wood-burning fireplace and two seating areas Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-05/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-05 0 0
221405 The sun room has two walls of windows and a door to the side yard Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-06/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-06 0 0
221409 Mudroom, main level Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-10.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-10/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-10 0 0
221410 The second-floor master suite includes a sitting area with a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows, a walk-in dressing room and an ensuite bathroom Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-11/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-11 0 0
221411 The view from the master bedroom Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-12/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-12 0 0
221412 The master ensuite has a glass-walled shower and a separate water closet Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-13.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-13/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-13 0 0
221413 The second-level mezzanine and office Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-14.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-14/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-14 0 0
221414 The office looks out onto a wooded area Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-15.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-15/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-15 0 0
221418 The second of four bedrooms has a wood-panelled ceiling and a window with a view of the lake Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-19.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-19/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-19 0 0
221415 Third bedroom, second level Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-16.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-16/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-16 0 0
221416 The fourth bedroom has cathedral wood ceilings and a wall of built-in storage Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-17/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-17 0 0
221417 Fourth bedroom, second level Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-18.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-18/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-18 0 0
221419 Bathroom, second level Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-20.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-20/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-20 0 0
221422 The large back deck looks out on the water Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-23.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-23/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-23 0 0
221420 The bunkie Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-21.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-21/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-21 0 0
221421 Inside the bunkie Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-22.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-22/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-22 0 0
221423 The stone patio and lookout. The property also has horseshoe pits and a half-basketball court Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-24.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-24/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-24 0 0
221424 The property has both a beach and a stretch of rocky, granite shoreline Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-25.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-25/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-25 0 0
221425 The two-bedroom guest cottage. The property also has a two-car garage with storage space Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-26.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-26/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-26 0 0
221426 The boathouse and dock Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 Cottage of the Week; 108 Fire Route 96 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-27-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-27.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-27.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96/slide/cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-27/ cottage-of-the-week-108-fire-route-96-27 0 0