Cottage of the Week: $800,000 for a modern retreat on McVittie Island

The History: Completed in 2014, the contemporary cottage is on a large island, which it shares with several other homes. It’s accessible only by water, so in place of a garage there’s a single-slip boathouse. The property comes with two designated parking spots on the mainland where the owners can leave their cars.

Big Selling Point: The minimalist design has more in common with a modern Toronto mini-mansion than with your typical cottage. There are ample walls of windows, an open-plan living area and three good-sized bedrooms.

Possible Deal Breaker: With only one bathroom, the buyers should be prepared to do some bathing in the lake.

By The Numbers:

• $799,000 • $3,110 in property taxes (2015) • 1,620 square feet • 3 bedrooms • 2 parking spots on the mainland • 1 bathroom • 1 hot tub • 1 single-slip boathouse • 1 year old