Cottage of the Week: $720,000 for a modern escape on the banks of the Muskoka River
Address: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue
Neighbourhood: Huntsville, Ontario
Agent: Andrew Bulloch, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $719,000
The Place: A bright, modern cottage built five years ago on the banks of the Muskoka River near Huntsville.
Bragging Rights: Thanks to Altius, a Liberty Village-based architecture firm that specializes in homes that blend into their natural settings, this cottage has several green features, including passive solar heating, natural ventilation and scores of reclaimed and recycled materials.
Big Selling Point: The modern and airy design proves that a cottage doesn’t have to have wood paneling and a dead moose on the wall.
Possible Deal Breaker: The house is on a river, not a lake, which helps to explain the relatively low price tag. However, two major lakes, Mary and Fairy are both a quick boat ride away.
By the Numbers:
• 2,200 square feet
• $719,000
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 1 garage workshop
226094 In addition to the main house, the property also has a a separate garage and studio with two sides that can slide open Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-01/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-01 0 0
226095 The exterior is made of natural wood and black siding, with large roof overhangs that provide shade during the summer Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-02/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-02 0 0
226096 The front entry opens into a large living room with a contemporary fireplace and glass doors that open to the back terrace Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-03/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-03 0 0
226097 Living room and terrace, main level Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-04/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-04 0 0
226098 The kitchen has a breakfast bar with room for three and a large dining area Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-05/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-05 0 0
226099 Kitchen, main level Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-06/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-06 0 0
226100 Kitchen, main level Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-07/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-07 0 0
226101 A reading area between the dining room and living room Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-08.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-08/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-08 0 0
226102 The main floor also contains a large den, a mudroom, a bathroom and a guest bedroom Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-09/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-09 0 0
226105 Bedroom, main level Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-12/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-12 0 0
226103 The second floor contains two more bedrooms, each with its own bathroom Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-10/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-10 0 0
226104 Bedroom two, second level Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-11/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-11 0 0
226106 Bedroom three, second level Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-13/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-13 0 0
226110 Back terrace Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-intro/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-intro 0 0
226107 Back terrace Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-14/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-14 0 0
226108 River bank and dock Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-15/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-15 0 0
226109 View from the dock Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue Cottage of the Week: 23 Shellwood Shores Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week/slide/cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-16/ cottage-of-the-week-23-shellwood-shores-muskoka-16 0 0
What a soulless, utter disappointment.