Cottage of the Week: $2.7 million for a Georgian Bay beach house with a waterside sauna
Address: B-567 Masson Island
Neighbourhood: The Archipelago, Georgian Bay
Agent: George Webster, Moffat Dunlap Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $2,725,000
The Place: A five-bedroom family compound on the western tip of Masson Island, just off the shores of Parry Sound.
Bragging Rights: You can count yourself among chef Mark McEwan and HGTV gurus Sarah Richardson and Bryan Baeumler, who all own island cottages in the Archipelago.
Big Selling Point: The cedar sauna in a cute hut by the water offers the chance for relaxation, Finnish-style.
Possible Deal Breaker: The cottage is only accessible by boat, which means supply runs into town may take a little extra planning.
By The Numbers: • $2,725,000 • $7,746.60 in property taxes (2012) • 6.5 acres of land • 3-bedroom main cottage • 2-bedroom guest cottage • 2 deep water harbours • 1 bunkie • 1 dry dock boathouse • 1 sauna • 1 fireplace
