Muskoka 14i10

Muskoka, Haliburton & Parry Sound Home & LifestyLe Guide Volume 14, issue 10

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Tom Harsanyi, Sales Representative Re/Max North Country Realty Inc., Brokerage 800-249-1583 I harsanyi@vianet.ca www.MuskokaRealEstateInfo.com

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1900' Sunsets 15+ Acres - 6 Miles boating Cottage/Home & Guest Cabin $1,090,000 was $1,390,000

Unfinished Brand New Lake Vernon Cottage w/ 200' SW Exposure on Big Island $429,900

Muskoka Bay "Millionaires" cul-de-sac like New Dream Home Open Concept - Fabulous! $749,900

South Exp. 670' Lake of Bays - Cedar 5 Bedroom Dream Cottage/Triple Garage/Double Boathouse $2,399,000

108 Acres in Exclusive Enclave in Woodland Heights featuring Ponds, Muskoka Forest Dream Building Lot $849,019

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Text R710303 to 52187 THIS COTTAGE HAS IT ALL!! Unbelievable pristine privacy.

Hundreds of Thousands of acres of Crown land surround this magnificent luxurious, "cutting edge" but rustic and charming lakeside retreat. 5 bedroom, 4 bath plus guest cottage, double car garage. West facing lot and postcard perfect view of miles of Crown land. Second to none sand beach. $1,895,000

Text RBCDTQJ to 52187 HUNTSVILLE LAKEFRONT, PERFECT! Fabulous 3.2 acres of gently sloping land with over 330 feet of sandy beach shoreline. Excellent privacy, can't see neighbors. Fantastic SW facing lot with postcard perfect view. Cottage/ home finished all " high end"¢**, 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms, 2 Muskoka granite fireplaces and a double, attached heated garage. Huge decks and dock. This is an excellent package, priced very well for the location.. Newly listed $1,750,000

Text R916540 to 52187 NEWER FULLY WINTERIZED COTTAGE / HOME on pristine Bigwind lake. This lake is known for the best water quality in Muskoka. Lovely 1.3 acres of land with over 370 feet of shoreline to provide perfect privacy. Modern, spacious, bright 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Huge family room and outdoor decking. Comes fully furnished and equipped, ready to enjoy. Additional insulated guest Bunkie / workshop. Offered at $799,900

101-29 Main St. East Huntsville, ON P1H 2C6

Text RBCLBHZ to 52187 BIG DOE LAKE - BURKS FALLS Gorgeous 1 acre level beachfront lot with older shell cabin. Could be finished/ renovated into a nice little cottage. Lots of room to build your dream home cottage here and keep the cabin as guest quarters. Fabulous long South view, all year access. Just listed; $399,000

Text RBCFLJF to 52187 SPRING LAKE LUXURY 2.6 acres of unspoiled privacy with nearly 900 feet of shallow sandy and deep shoreline. Hard to come by premium peninsula land with water on 3 sides. Modern open concept luxurious cottage. 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bath, huge Muskoka room with large sundeck. Floor to ceiling granite fireplace, wall of windows to capture the breathtaking view. Full unfinished basement to create more room if necessary. Offered at $998,000

Text RBCDTRG to 52187 EXCEPTIONAL 31 ACRES of waterfront estate, close to Huntsville. Year round access, great for cottage or home. over a KM of waterfront along the Big East River. Take your boat to the chain of 4 Huntsville lakes as well downtown. Incredible privacy, beach, deep water, fully treed. This property has it all.

Listed at $499,900

Dawn Mashinter,

Sandy Tyers,

ABR®, SRS, Sales Representative

SRES, ABR®, SRS, BROKER

705.571.2534 | dawnmash@vianet.ca

705.788.4492 | sales@sandytyers.com

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$995,000

$999,000

www.sandytyers.com

Hang Your Hat Out Here!

Spectacular Year Round Cottage / Home

The Magnetawan Grill & Grocery is a well established business in the Village of Magnetawan, 3 hours north of the GTA. This historical 10,637 sq ft/ 3 story building has been recently restored & renovated. Currently operating as a fully licensed restaurant for 135 guests that includes a fantastic timber framed Muskoka dining area, with a separate Grocery Store. Ideal opportunity to own a business in a bustling community in the midst of tourist country, that offers a healthy gross income year round. MLS#163686 or go to: www.businessforsalemuskoka.com for more information.

Huge sandy beachfront on enchanting level lot towering with evergreens on medium sized popular lake in the Burks Fall’s area.

4,000 sq ft of finished living space with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, sauna and walk-out basement. Low maintenance siding and huge composite deck with fantastic lake views. Located on a year round town maintained road, 3 hours north of the GTA. MLS#175323 or go to: www.beachhousenorthmuskoka.com

$299,000 I 500' of Waterfront - 15 Acres

Beautiful treed building lot, fronting on Lake Bernard in Sundridge. Lake Bernard is a large spring fed lake in a great community with no Township or District development fees, just the usual building permit costs. 10 minutes to all amenities, 3 hours north of the GTA. For more information go to: www.lakebernardwaterfrontforsale.com

$619,000

$549,500

3 BDRM SPLIT LEVEL - IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

ALL-INCLUSIVE YEAR-ROUND COTTAGE

On LOON LAKE, connected to Grass Lake, both beautiful. Well maintained, natural landscaping and child-friendly waterfront, shallow to deep. Waterfront views from all principal rooms, this is a turn-key (all-inclusive), just move in and enjoy. Newer, impressive 4 car garage and bunkie. www.loonlakeforsale.com

4 Bdrm split-level. Expansive design, in-law potential or home office wing. Private setting, westerly views of SAND LAKE. Stairs lead to the child-friendly waterfont, hard sand bottom, a natural setting with dock & lakeside deck. Well-maintained. Turnkey (everything included). Immediate possession. MLS 177410 www.sandlakeforsale.com

$490,000 9 ACRES - WATERFRONT LOTS

Consists of an existing approved waterfront lot of 3.6 Acres on municipally-serviced Riverside Drive, and includes in the price an additional block of waterfront land (surveyed but not yet severed), making a total of 9 acres. 6 km waterway inKearney and minutes to amenities including Algonquin Park. Beautiful views with mature trees. Opportune development potential. MLS®145869

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Remarkable peninsula land with water on 3 sides to offer a perfect privacy.

Level but all high & dry land with towering evergreens. Almost brand new modern, rustic, very spacious, beautifully finished fully winterized cottage on one of the areas best lakes. Hundreds of miles of trails through Crown land. Lot offers beautiful sand beaches, deep water dockage and an all around the cottage water view.

Open concept principal rooms with soaring high cathedral ceiling. 3 Season "Muskoka" room.

Huge waterside entertainment deck. Wired for generator back up. Cute guest Bunkie for the kids. 3 hours drive North of TO, but its well worth the drive.

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PAUDASH LAKE Perfect year-round, turn key, family home/cottage. Large lake, private 4 BR, 2 Bath sits on waters edge. Hard sand beach. Southern view, great rentability, many upgrades & meticulously cared for. $649,000

www.haliburtonrealestate.on.ca • contact@haliburtonrealestate.on.ca Mobile: 705-457-6508 • Office: 705-457-1011 • Toll Free: 1-800-465-2984 191 Highland St, Ste 201, Box 330 • Haliburton ON K0M 1S0

SOYERS LAKE Situated between Haliburton and Minden villages. On a quiet shallow bay.

3BR 1Bath. Open concept, bright eat-in kitchen & sunken living area. Over-sized garage and storage shed A must see! $499,000

KASHAGAWIGAMOG LAKE Recently renovated 3BR, 2 Bath home/cottage. Open concept, fin w/ durable vinyl flooring & wood cabinetry. 90 ft of frontage. VERY private. Beautiful northwest exposure. Turn Key cottage! $558,000

GRASS LAKE Paradise found! Stunning 4 BR, 2 Bath year-round home/cottage. Stone fireplace. Oak cabinetry, large windows and more. Level lot with 625 ft of frontage. Panoramic views of Grass Lake.

Prime location with the perfect price. $699,000

LITTLE KENNISIS LAKE 3BR, 3Bath waterfront home/cottage with 250ft of frontage on popular Little Kennisis Lake. Double car garage, level lot, outdoor shower. Shallow sand bottom beach and large deck.

Master loft with stunning southern views. With loads of upgrades this "turn key" home has everything your family needs. $1,249,000

DRAG LAKE Stunning 3Br, 3Bath waterfront home or cottage perfectly situated on private 1.91 acres. Over looking popular Drag Lake with 400 ft of frontage. Upgraded kitchen, built in appliances and high-end finishings. Massive master BR with covered porch. Attractive home! $1,475,000

OTTER LAKE Breathtaking custom built, 4 BR waterfront home or cottage. Very private, 462 ft of frontage and 67 acres on small lake with great bass fishing. Impressive design and finishings.

Great room with granite fireplace, cathedral ceilings. Full finished lower level with walkout. Triple garage. $1,080,000

FAIRY LAKE Spectacular 4+ acre property offers 4 BR, 3 Baths, 3900 sf, hardwood floors, Muskoka Room and extensive decks. Finished lower level, double slip boathouse, storage barn and attached garage + more.

LAKE OF BAYS Breathtaking views, gentle sloping & private lot offers 265' of SW exp, sandy beach & deep water. 3 BR, 2 Bath main house w/ attached garage. 2 BR, 1 Bath guest cottage for overflow. Many recent upgrades!

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME This well maintained bungalow offers 3200+ sq.ft. on 2 levels. Attached dbl garage. Fenced & landscaped yard + ponds & stream.

Beautiful, private 2.5 acre lot just 10 min to downtown Huntsville.

CONDO ON LAKE ROSSEAU 1 Bed, 1 Bath condo suite offers 749 sq.ft. of beautiful living space with stone gas fireplace and kitchenette with granite countertops. Enjoy 9 weeks of usage at JW Marriott Resort & Spa!

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Development property zoned C3 located just off Hwy 11 in a high traffic area of Huntsville. Level 2.28 cleared acres, fully serviced lot. 4 BR home "as is". Easy to develop, endless possibilities.

GREAT BUILDING LOT Excellent opportunity to build your dream Muskoka home on this private 2+ acre lot with a mix of marsh, rock & dry land. Public access to Lake Vernon is close by.

IDEAL FAMILY HOME 3 Bed, 3 Bath well maintained home offers an open concept plan, hardwood floors, spacious master with ensuite, large mudroom, deck and gardens just minutes to town.

GREAT IN-TOWN HOME 3+ Bed, 3 Bath home offers high ceilings, original trim and doors, woodstove in living room, good size kitchen with w/o to deck and fenced back yard.

NEW BUILD ON 29+ ACRES 3 Bed, 2 Bath bungalow offers an open concept plan, fireplace in living room with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, great deck + privacy. Detached heated garage.

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MARY LAKE $1,230,000 Amazing location with breathtaking MARY LAKE $1,230,000 views of Mary Lake.

3 good sized Amazing location with breathtaking MARY LAKE $1,230,000 bedrooms on the main floor sized and full views of Mary Lake.

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FAIRY LAKE $1,799,000 Expansive views of Fairy Lake on a LAKE OF BAYS $2,799,999 Newly constructed waterfront estate quiet end street.

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BAY LAKE $899,900 Year round home/cottage just north of NEW BUILD $749,900 Stunning newly built bungalow on 2.7 Huntsville.

Meticulously maintained NEW BUILD $749,900 treed acres.

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FAIRY LAKE $1,799,000 Expansive views of Fairy Lake$1,799,000 on a FAIRY LAKE quiet end street.

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Patricia Zwaal

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Broker

4 Season Personal Getaway

705.787.7888 I pgzwaal@gmail.com I Office: 705.766.2400

$870,000

A Great Opportunity to own this perfect Getaway complete with a magnificent 4 season custom home/cottage, workshop, garage, bunkie and 170 feet of owned waterfront on St. Nora Lake. St. Nora Lake is connected to Kushog Lake, offering big boating, marinas, restaurants and many areas to explore. Close to the Leslie Frost Center with great trails for hiking, cross country skiing as well as canoeing etc. Quality construction, spacious ambiance, unique windows, a spectacular Muskoka stone floor to ceiling propane fireplace and impressive use of pine dĂŠcor. Open concept rooms with a loft family room overlooking the living room, gourmet kitchen with a panoramic view of the lake. The magnificent master bedroom with impressive ensuite with jet tub, sauna and reading area overlooking St. Nora Lake. 12 acres of beautifully treed property provides great privacy.

Spring has Arrived!

INTERNET, CABLE OR SATELLITE TV FOR THE HOME?

BY JULIE ACHTERMEIER

At one time, competition between cable and satellite companies was relatively straightforward with each outdoing the other with monthly and annual subscription deals. However, times have changed.

Convergence Consulting, a Toronto-based firm that collects extensive data on the North American cable and phone industries recently reported that while growth in the Canadian TV market grew by approximately 220,000 households annually between 2007 and 2011, a shift in the market began in 2013. TV subscriptions began to decline and have continued on this path at an alarming rate for cable companies.

Many new households are choosing Netflix and video streaming over traditional subscriptions for a much lower monthly fee. While it requires having a TV that’s correctly set up with high-speed internet and either Smart TV or a media player like a Roku stick (as long as you have HDMI capability), it’s proving a small investment to save hundreds of dollars a year in services. Netflix subscriptions grew by almost a million in 2013 alone, and although Rogers/Shaw and Bell fought back with Netflix-like services such as Shomi and Crave TV, respectively, the trend continues in favour of non-cable solutions.

That is until the Canadian moguls joined forces with U.S. technology provider, Comcast. In the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Shaw Communications Inc. has seen its first increase in cable subscriptions since introducing BlueSky TV, a voice-controlled television product launched

in January of 2017. The product is powered

by Comcast’s X1 technology, a cloud-based entertainment platform based in the United States.

By the end of 2017, Rogers Communications, a primary provider in the east, abandoned its TV platform in favour of Comcast’s X1 technology, “Ignite TV,” which it introduced in a soft launch in July 2018 to Ontario customers only.

However, gaining customers who were never cable subscribers in the first place is proving difficult.

Some households, notably the younger generation, have never signed up for TV services, which pulls down net subscriber numbers. Other homes which once paid for cable are investing in Smart TVs and Netflix instead, turning a blind eye to any new cable offerings.

“Netflix until recently was the only subscription option available to Canadians without a linear TV subscription,” says Brahm Eiley, president of Convergence Consulting. “We expect there will be more alternatives available to Canadians in the years to come.”

Despite the attempts of the big cable companies to make a comeback, Convergence Research Group still estimates that by 2020 streaming services will surpass cable as the number one way Canadians watch TV. Sources: https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/more-canadians-scrap-cable-packages-or-never-sign-up-report-1.2325386 http://fortune.com/2017/01/11/shaw-comcast-technology-market-share/

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$1,899,000 LAKE ROSSEAU OPPORTUNITY 484' of sandy frontage in Morgan Bay on a 4 season rd only minutes from quaint village of Rosseau.

Includes a clean and sturdy 1083 sq ft vintage 2 bdrm cottage, two storey dry boathouse with sleeping quarters w/2 pce bath and a bonus 30 acre parcel with over a km of road frontage and entrances from 2 roads. An ideal package in a very desirable area.

$469,900

$499,900

MCCORMICK ISLAND ON SPARROW LAKE has been a cherished memory maker for one family for decades and now is your chance to live this dream. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and endless views. 1.56 acres of fun and sun. Don't hesitate!

628 HAZARD HILL ROAD Situated on pristine Grass Lake, part of a 2 lake chain this very well cared for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath cottage oozes charm. Features a large deck, 2 docks, a Muskoka room, a detached garage and sandy frontage.

$489,000

$1,095,000

LAKE MUSKOKA - BIRCH ISLAND First time offered in 43 years! This 3 bedroom/1 bath cottage is a great retreat from city life. Large dock and deck and sandy shore minutes from Indian Head Harbour. Start enjoying cottage life on Birch island.

WALKERS POINT - This unique nature lovers paradise is situated on popular Walker's Point and consists of 188 acres of woodland paradise. Run your small business here with an active trout pond and a large shop for wood working or cabinet making. There is a 3 bedroom bungalow clad in wood from the lot. Inquire today about this one of a kind Muskoka opportunity.

The Clelands

Daniel Cleland Wendy Cleland Broker

Sales Representative

www.ClelandsMuskoka.com Daniel - 705.345.6611

daniel@clelandsmuskoka.com

Wendy - 705.646.4617

wendy@clelandsmuskoka.com

Ellen Wiley

Terri Brown

Broker

Sales Rep

cell: 705-788-4060

cell: 705-788-4399

Robertson Real Estate Brokerage

MOUNTAIN TROUT HOUSE MARINA $2,400,000 KAWAGAMA LAKE 894.05 FT. OF FRONTAGE, 23.87 ACRES

LARGE FAMILY COTTAGE $749,000 CROZIER LAKE 0.74 ACRES, 2,700 SQ. FT., 145 FT. OF FRONTAGE

SOLD OWN YOUR OWN ISLAND $650,000 KAWAGAMA LAKE 1 ACRE, 1,950 SQ. FT., 950' OF FRONTAGE

PERFECT TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY $495,000 LOWER FLETCHER LAKE 0.54 ACES, 1,041 SQ. FT., 100' OF FRONTAGE

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY $350,000 KAWAGAMA LAKE 0.58 ACRES, 103 FT. OF FRONTAGE

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS $1,595,000 LAKE OF BAYS 1.69 ACRES, 3,315 SQ. FT., 230 FT. OF FRONTAGE

CUSTOM HOME $1,575,000 LAKE OF BAYS 1.45 ACRES, 3,152 SQ. FT., 101 FT. OF FRONTAGE

AN ABSOLUTE GEM $850,000 FLETCHER LAKE 1.36 ACRES, 1,750 SQ. FT., 166' OF FRONTAGE

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Direct: (705)783-9066

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31 ACRES OF WATERFRONT, access to Lake Vernon and 40 miles of boating.

Gated driveway to prepared building site.

Beautiful beach and trails. 5 minutes to Huntsville. $499,900

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IMMACULATE COUNTRY HOME This 4 bedroom /2 bath beauty has been completely rebuilt from the ground up and shows like new! Main level includes 3 beds/1 bath, living room, kitchen, walkout to 2 decks-1 with a gazebo. Lower level w. walkout includes family room, bedroom, bath, and utility room. 2 sheds on manicured .74 acres. $377,500

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TRANQUIL PARADISE on 195 acres: immaculate 3500 sq ft, 3 bedroom home with attached 2 car garage and separate workshop sheds. Huge pond and trails throughout property. Super energy efficient passive solar construction and pellet stove heat. $779,000

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98 ACRES with 4 bdrm off-grid cabin on the Muskoka River and year round municipal road. Water tower with amazing views. Bring your snowshoes and imagination! Needs TLC. $599,900

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, AYS D 5 D IN KING! L O S R AS E V O COUNTRY OASIS IN-TOWN!! 3 bed/2 bath meticulously kept home offering large kitchen, living room, and family room.

Jetted tub, walkout basement, gazebo, sheds, and a park like setting requiring no maintenance! Asking $340,000

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3 BEDROOM TIMBER FRAME home or get-a-way in the heart of Muskoka. 95+ acres of forest along with a large, deep pond. Set well back from the road. Spacious bdrms, attached heated garage, & a 3 season Muskoka Room with a view over the pond. Open concept kit/living/dining area, with newer flooring. Main floor laundry, large storage room & mud room between garage & house. Several outbuildings. $635,000

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4 UNIT COMPLEX ON DOUBLE LOT in the heart of Huntsville! Composed of two x 3 bdrm units & two x bsmt 1BR/Bachelor units, this solid, well cared for building enjoys historically high occupancy given its location & quality. $435,000

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GRAND OL' HOME in the downtown core of Huntsville with two large 2 bdrm/2 storey apartments. Lots of classic character throughout, and all the modern comforts of Natural Gas Heat, Municipal Services, and walking distance to schools, shopping, recreation, and more! $335,000