Cottage of the Week: $1.6 million for a bayfront property that’s classic Muskoka
Cottage of the Week: $1.6 million for a bayfront property that’s classic Muskoka
ADDRESS: 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Lake Muskoka
AGENT: Iris and James Gardiner, Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
PRICE: $1,575,000
THE PLACE: A six-bedroom, five-bathroom cottage on a sheltered bay in Lake Muskoka.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: With two fireplaces, whitewashed wood-panelled walls, a 300-square-foot screened-in room for outside views on rainy days and handsome wood beam ceilings, this cottage feels quintessentially Muskokan.
BIG SELLING POINT: The sun deck above the boathouse, which seems to extend straight into the water (though we wouldn’t recommend jumping off it) has a staggering 1,300 square feet of sun-drenched space.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The downstairs living room is carpeted—great for chilly mornings, but a pain if the kids trek through with sandy feet.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $1,575,000
• 2,700 square feet
• 1,300-square-foot deck
• 245 feet of shoreline
• 6 bedrooms
• 5 bathrooms
• 3-car garage
• 2-slip boathouse
• 2 fireplaces
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- The family room, lower level
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- The family room, lower level
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- The downstairs family room has a bar and plenty of seating. The lower level also contains a laundry room and two bedrooms
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- 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
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- The master bedroom on the main level has a view of the lake and an ensuite bathroom
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- 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
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- The main-floor bathroom
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- The dining area, main level. The main living space has wood-panelled walls and ceramic floors
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- The kitchen, main level
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- The kitchen, and the entry to a sheltered room overlooking the waterfront
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- 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
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- The living room, looking toward the kitchen
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- The open-concept living area includes a living room, dining area and kitchen
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- The sundeck
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- The walkway to the 1,300-square-foot sundeck on top of the boathouse
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- The cottage and two-slip boathouse. The property has 245 feet of frontage on Lake Muskoka
- 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
- 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
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- The two-level cottage is about two-and-a-half hours from Toronto by car
- 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
- 1338 East Bay Road, Torrance
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 has a staggering 1,300 square feet of sun-drenched space.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The downstairs living room is carpeted—great for chilly mornings, but a pain if the kids trek through with sandy feet.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $1,575,000
• 2,700 square feet
• 1,300-square-foot deck
• 245 feet of shoreline
• 6 bedrooms
• 5 bathrooms
• 3-car garage
• 2-slip boathouse
• 2 fireplaces
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I love this.. it has a nice expensive chic with a sorta rustic flare typical of a cottage unlike some others TL has shown. Even the dining table seems great for a cottage. Nicely laid out and backing unto the lake. Very nice indeed. Congrats TL for finally getting the message on what we expect in a cottage.
This is what a Muskoka cottage should be, not the McMansions that are popping up everywhere. Fantastic! Hopefully the new owner doesn’t tear it down to replace it with some big ugly eyesore.
*checks couch cushions*
Nope, not enough to buy it. love it.
Love the cottage and surroundings…..hate the price.
Love the cottage, although disheartening to know that this is what $1.6 mil gets you these days. Better start playing the lottery I suppose….
Love the comments by Cruella. Totally agree. Chique but airy and bright. Open yet still warm and cozy. Really well thought out. Love that it is not a McMansion; almost has the looks of a cabin. Nicelly done.
Lovely property. Nice job, TL!
Really lovely! Just need to swap out that tile in the kitchen as the grout looks not good and redo that family room downstairs. Also, there are 6 bedrooms but they only show one and it’s not ideal. Wonder what shape they are in. That price is crazy.