An extraordinary two-storey boathouse unlike anything else on Lake of Bays. Approximately 2,200 sq. ft., it features multiple dormers, skylights, balconies, a spacious entertainment deck, upper and lower multipurpose rooms, two boat slips with electric hoists and even a washroom. The true showpiece is the natural stream that flows through the boathouse, passing through two sections of the building connected by a distinctive arched footbridge before continuing to the lake. A remarkable combination of architecture, nature and waterfront living. The property comprises of three parcels totaling approximately 2.16 acres with 265 feet of Lake of Bays shoreline. Abundant table land and a gently sloping building site create an ideal setting for a luxury cottage or year-round home. A demolition permit is already in place for the existing two-bedroom cottage, providing a valuable head start for a new build. Enjoy wide-open big-lake views toward Bigwin Island, all-day sunshine and spectacular western sunset exposure, along with excellent privacy. Access is straightforward, with a private meandering driveway leading directly from Muskoka Highway 117, a year-round municipally maintained road. The driveway winds through mature forest, past the property's distinctive weathered lions and alongside a gentle bubbling stream before opening onto the waterfront. This prime location offers an important advantage: easy highway access and a shorter commute to the city, making it an especially appealing choice for a luxury cottage or year-round home. Close to championship golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, boating and the charming communities of Muskoka, this is a remarkable opportunity to build your dream on Lake of Bays while keeping the GTA within convenient reach.
Address
1521 Old Hwy 117
List Price
$1,999,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
Bungalow
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Lake of Bays
Sub-Area
Franklin
Region
Muskoka
Bedrooms
2
Bedrooms (Total)
2
Rooms Above Grade
5
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
700-1100 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
MPAC
Lot Depth
831
Lot Shape
Irregular
Lot Irregularities
Irregular
Lot Size Range (Acres)
2 - 4.99
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
265
Parcel Number
480640360
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
Hwy 117 and Old Hwy 117
Approx. Age
51 - 99 Years
MLS® Number
X13830728
Listing Brokerage
Royal LePage Lakes Of Muskoka Realty
Basement Area
None
Postal Code
P0B 1A0
Posession Details
Flexible
Parking
Private
Parking Places (Total)
8
Parking Spaces
8
Tax Amount
$7,792.47
Tax Year
2026
Site Influences
Waterfront
Interior Features
Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Unknown
Board Or Association
One Point Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Other
Heat Type
Other
Cooling Features
None
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
West
Fireplace
No
Foundation Details
Piers
Garage
No
Garage Type
None
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Pool Features
None
Roof
Metal
Tax Legal Description
PCL 20382 SEC MUSKOKA; FIRSTLY PT LT 10 PL M73 FRANKLIN PT 1 BR1025; SECONDLY PT LT 11 PL M73 FRANKLIN PT 2 BR1025; THIRDLY LT 12 PL M73 FRANKLIN; FOURTHLY PT LT 9 PL M73 FRANKLIN PT 5 BR1025 T/W PT 2 35R14193 AS IN LT173994; LAKE OF BAYS ; THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA
View Type
Water, Lake, Trees/Woods
Water View
Direct
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Boat House, Double Slips, Multiple Storey, Two Storey, Multiple Slips, Wet Boathouse-Double
Waterfront Features
Boathouse, Boat Slip, Boat Lift, Dock
Water Frontage (Feet)
79.248
Water Body Name
Lake of Bays
Water Body Type
Lake
Shoreline
Clean, Sandy, Rocky
Shoreline Allowance
Not Owned
Access To Property
Municipal Road
Alternative Power
None
Sewer
Septic
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