The Real Estate Book of Muskoka, Simcoe County and Haliburton

SIMCOE COUNTY, MUSKOKA & HALIBURTON

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE VOLUME 16, ISSUE 12

Experience true serenity with this quality crafted home that includes your very own waterfall.

Louisa Moffit, Broker of Record

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Tom Harsanyi Sales Rep Cell: 705-783-6600 harsanyi@vianet.ca www.MuskokaRealEstateInfo.com

Text RBGZCQF to 844-928-0132 5 STAR WORLD-CLASS DEERHURST RESORT Spacious bright 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo. Enjoy all the great amenities that Deerhurst has to offer. Fine dining , golfing, beach, pool all the wonderful indoor/ outdoor facilities that this fabulous resort has to offer. Use it yourself or let the resort rent it for you for income. This unit comes fully furnished and equipped and it currently on the rental program. Just listed at $599,900

Text RBGWYSH to 844-928-0132 LOVELY 32 ACRES FORESTED LAND JUST OUTSIDE OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH RIVER, 40 MINUTES NORTH OF HUNTSVILLE. Year round Municipal road access with hydro. Fantastic building sites amongst towering maples and pines. Several excellent building site. Walking distance to small lake and close to several large lakes for boating and water sports. This property would make a great private spot to build your dream home or cottage. Freshly surveyed, ready to develop. Listed at $169,000

Text RBGNQZS to 844-928-0132 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to own this fabulous 20 acres level sandy land on the Oxtongue river, minutes to Algonquin park, 15 minutes to Huntsville. 3 bedroom main house with new septic, roof, drilled well. Oversized double car garage/ workshop, 2 small commercial buildings close to highway. Property absolutely gorgeous level land. Cleared recreational area by the river with a great sandy beach area for swimming, absolute paradise for canoers and kayakers. This property has great potential for a large family, multiple families or someone looking for a great rental possibility for investment. $799,900

5 Brunel Road, Huntsville, ON P1H 2A8

Text RBGVKVM to 844-928-0132 WELCOME TO DOE LAKE CAMP! Original lodge building and a log cottage. The log cottage could be finished as a great guest cottage as it is a good solid building. The main lodge is useable, plenty of rooms for a very large family. This property is perfect to build a brand new home/cottage of the new owners dream. Absolutely spectacular property. Great sand beach shoreline, long south views down the main part of the lake. Property is easy to build on as it is mostly level. Has a commercial septic system that still in operational condition. Less than 10 min to town & under half hour drive to Huntsville. One of a kind opportunity to buy in on a prime lake and an exceptional quality lakefront lot. $879,000

Text RBGSWKT to 844-928-0132 185 ACRES OF PARADISE FOUND. Attractive mostly high and dry acreage with mature timber just outside of the town of Baysville, within 20 min to either Bracebridge or Huntsville. Quality built, solid home built by Royal homes. Full basement with walk out feature and partial finishes. Excellent drilled well, providing perfect drinking water. Quality built 3 run dog kennel, man's dream garage. Nearly 2000 sq ft with 2x 18 foot doors. One of them is 14 high to provide access to any large equipment.

Large loft area above garage for great storage or potential apartment. Creek through property with picturesque waterfalls. Public beach/ boat lunch at Echo lake and Lake of Bays very close by. $1,800,000

Text RBGRFFV to 844-928-0132 LOVELY 68 ACRES WILDERNESS PROPERTY backing onto hundreds of acres of Crown land. Large pond on property would make a beautiful site for a cabin/ hunt camp. Property has not been logged for over 20 years. Great deer and bear country. Town of Baysville is minutes away. The access to the property is through an unopened road allowance along the south side of the property. Take Moot road for 2.5 Km. Keep right al the way. This road allowance is marked out by a surveyor using ribbons and paint all the way to the property. From Moot road the property is approximately 1.2 km through the bush. The new owner will need to construct a trail/ road to be able to get to the land. $175,000

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MUSKOKA RIVER $2,295,000 One of a kind offering of this 2-acre Muskoka River front property showcasing a gorgeous custom built craftsman style family home, 34'x32' 2 bay detached garage with storage loft, plus 40'x32' detached 2 bay radiant in-floor heated workshop!

CUSTOM BUILD $1,295,000 Gorgeous custom built 2,000 sq ft craftsman style bungalow resting on a magical 7.95-acre forested property. This executive home offers an open concept living area with cathedral ceilings, large windows, spacious kitchen with large island.

FAIRY LAKE $1,695,000 Rare offering of this impressive waterfront home or cottage on Fairy Lake. Offering a level front yard with gorgeous gardens, private backyard with mature trees, 140 feet of shoreline offering sunny Southern exposure and shallow sand entry.

CRAFTSMAN STYLE $1,595,000 This immaculate bungalow boasts 2,695 sq ft of living space with high end features and finishes throughout.

Open concept kitchen and dining area, impressive great room with warm wood accented cathedral ceiling and ambient gas fireplace.

CRAFTSMAN STYLE $1,199,900 Absolutely stunning craftsman style family home. Spacious open concept floor plan featuring gourmet kitchen with large island, and quartz countertop, screened in covered porch leading out to the backyard deck with glass railing.

PENINSULA LAKE $3,695,000 Incredible 2.1-acre waterfront property offering 595 ft of shoreline on Peninsula Lake. This 2,510 sq ft cottage welcomes fabulous opportunities to renovate or rebuild on this large footprint located close to the water with panoramic views.

LOG HOME $2,295,000 This is what dreams are made of..

True North Log Home resting on a private 25-acre property offering complete solitude with the perfect balance of manicured landscaped grounds surrounding the home as well as forest with trails throughout.

EXECUTIVE HOME $1,395,000 Incredible offering of this stunning executive bungalow with finished walkout basement and 45' inground pool in the backyard, situated on a beautiful 2.35-acre property on desirable Skyhills Road in Huntsville.

CRAFTSMAN STYLE $1,495,000 Beautifully appointed craftsman bungalow on a stunning landscaped property welcomes you into the open concept living room with vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace and out to the screened Muskoka room overlooking the backyard.

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Looking for privacy and quiet serene living? This 200 acre property offers so many features for a nature lover with the bonus of stepping into a home that epitomizes days of years gone by. Quality, crafted, workmanship is evident in the woodwork of the home, with milled, wood material from this property.

Enjoy a home filled with streaming natural light, beamed and bead-board ceilings, plank flooring and recessed lighting. The grounds are second to none with beautifully manicured lawns, natural waterfalls, cascading over a rock face into the pond and all of this just steps out you back door. For recreation use an ATV or walk the trails throughout the property going all the way to the back of this wooded 200 acres. Tranquilly abounds wherever you are on this lovely rural estate. The garage has a large workshop and an unfinished second story ready for you to determine its use. Everything is heated with an outdoor wood/propane outdoor furnace, providing heated floor in the garage and hot water radiator heat in the second story and throughout the home. Come and view this spectacular property, you will be amazed and want to call it your home or home away for home. Spectacular country living at it's best!

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Custom Build Cottage/Home 4037 Hwy 520, Burk's Falls PRICE:

$799,900

Looking to have great fishing, boating to spend the day out on the lake? Lovely custom built cottage/home with main and lower level completely finished, furnished just waiting for someone to move in. Use as a home or an investment property as has been a cottage rental on Airbnb making a good income.

All this on a 3 lake system connected by the Magnetawan River and up to 40 miles of boating.

Louisa Moffit

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705.788.4171

206 Ontario St., Burks Falls ON

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Stella Hutchinson

BROKER

First Contact Realty BROKERAGE

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Cell: 705.721.3421 | Direct: 705.790.3593 | stella@barrieandareahomes.com

www.BarrieAndAreaHomes.com

20 G 20 Granville ranville Street, Street, Barrie Barrie

Charming Starter. Beautifully renovated home on a quiet private street in Allandale. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, main floor laundry, new appliances, laminate & ceramics throughout.

Walk to park, schools and shopping. $599,900

23 P 23 PORRITT ORRITT S Street, treet, Barrie Barrie

A Place to Begin. This home offers a terrific opportunity with 2 legal units. Spacious 3 bedroom on main, walkout lower level to fenced yard. Great neighbourhood, convenient to school, shopping and transportation. $769,900

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Jane Wicks Real Estate Broker 705.788.5616 JaneWicks.com

independently Owned & Operated

Welcome To Endless Possibilities on Big Doe Lake...

469 C Almaguin Drive

A unique opportunity to own both 196 acres on mainland and private 3 bedroom cottage with 2 fully serviced guest bunkies, each offering their own bed and bath facilities.

Beach, boat house docking and morning dock on 20 acres of mixed bush with trails. Dry land boat house with extensive docking, 196 acres on mainland with 1400 feet of usable mixed water frontage.

Here you will build memories that will last a lifetime!

Package comes fully furnished and equipped.

$2,500,000.

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KEEPING YOUR HOME

STAGE READY

It’s not uncommon to scramble and stress when it’s time to put your house on the market. All those little jobs and fixes that never got done are now an overwhelming list of “to dos.” Don’t let the tasks pile up. By making simple updates now, you can better enjoy your home while it’s still very much your home, and it will be ready to show when it’s time to list. Here are some inexpensive ways to give your home a staged appearance every day: COMPLETE UNFINISHED JOBS We all have that list of nagging little fixes that we haven’t gotten around to yet. These often include minor repairs like replacing light fixtures, repairing baseboards or painting trim. To get started, grab a notepad and wander from room to room making a list of any unfinished jobs you can tackle quickly to bring your rooms up to snuff.

UPDATE YOUR DOOR HANDLES AND KNOBS Replace door handles and knobs with styles and colours that are current. Shiny gold door knobs are no longer fashionable and are not unlikely to come back in anytime soon. Update an entire floor with a brushed nickel or pewter look which is very trendy and can go a long way to updating your space. Likewise, update faded or scratched cabinet knobs and handles in your kitchen for a fresh new look.

DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER, DECLUTTER There’s a great deal of psychology that suggests a cluttered house leads to a cluttered mind, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Before tackling bigger jobs, adopt the mantra “every item needs a home.”

In other words, if magazines don’t have a rack to file into, they will remain cluttered on your coffee table. Craft items without a bin will remain scattered across your dining room table. Pick an

area and determine where items should go.

Then invest in bins, baskets or a cupboard and put away the items you use regularly.

Throw out old papers and knick-knacks that serve no purpose, file bills and important papers and find a home for anything you want to keep. Get in the habit of putting things “in their home” instead of leaving them on the counter or kitchen table.

EASY DECORATING It’s easier than ever to find cost-effective accent pieces to update a tiredroom. For about $100, you can change throw pillows, add a new piece of wall art or find a seasonal tablecloth. For a simple bathroom update, replace the builder’s mirror with a pretty framed one and add new designer towel racks. A simple change can spruce up your home, and your mood.

SPRUCE UP THE OUTSIDE With many of us having busy schedules and constantly running in and out, it’s not uncommon to overlook the state of the outside of our homes. Simple tasks like adding a new welcome mat, pruning shrubs and keeping a seasonal arrangement in an urn by the front door are quick ways to enhance your curb appeal.

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50 ACRES OF LAND WITH TRAILS throughout BEAUTY 25 ACRE COTTAGE OR CAMP abutting and a newer 3 bedroom home. Near thousands township greenspace and crown land. Near of acres of crown land. $499,900 MLS 40110080 snowmobile and atv trails. $349,900 MLS 40103296

REMARKABLE HOME. 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm custom built home on 9 3 bedroom home, cottage or investment property with full acres of land and located close to many lakes, resorts, golf courses, basement, detached 24' X 24' garage, very close to public ski hills and within minutes from town. $1,598,888 MLS 40148416 beach, boat launch and skidoo trails. $519,500 MLS 40151696

If you're looking for a 4 bedrm year round home, cottage Adorable 2 bedroom one bathroom, close to grocery store, or investment property that's walking distance to amenities lcbo and gas station and quick access to highway 11. & more this could be perfect! $349,000 MLS 40151685 $425,000 MLS 40155116 Call, text or email Wyatt to see what your property is worth in today’s market OR for more info on these or any other listing.

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QUESTIONS TO ASK A POTENTIAL CONTRACTOR When it comes to renovating your home, be it a kitchen remodel or a bathroom overhaul, you want to be sure you hire the right professional for the job. This is the person you are depending on to tear down your walls and spend your dollars wisely. Avoid a renovation nightmare by researching a few different contractors and setting up an interview with each of them. Here are seven interview questions to ask a potential contractor to ensure you hire the right pro!

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Are you licensed, bonded and insured?

Most states require contractors and their employees to take and pass an exam, as well as attend annual education courses to maintain their license. If they are insured, so are their employees. This is vital when choosing a contractor, because if they are not insured and someone gets injured on your property, you will be liable and they can sue. Bonds, such as a surety bond, will ensure that if they go out of business mid-renovation or they do not finish the job for another reason, you are not liable for the additional costs to fix the job or pay their bill.

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What is the cost breakdown?

Never settle for a general or overall price estimate. Asking for an itemized cost breakdown is a vital step in the interview process. This way, you can see what they are charging you for and decide on any changes before they start. Oftentimes, there are many hidden fees that a homeowner may never know about. With a cost breakdown, you can discuss your options, update plans and even consider more cost-effective materials for your project.

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What is the anticipated timeline for this project?

After discussing the cost, you want to understand how much time your project will take. Of course, you will likely not be offered a set finish date, as weather and other incidents may change things. Remember that delays are common and unforeseen circumstances may end up changing the completion date.

Work closely with the contractor to set an anticipated start and end date, and if you need the work finished by a specific date, be sure to mention this now rather than later.

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How long have you worked in this area?

In order to build a good reputation in a city or community, contractors must perform at a high-quality standard. Understanding how long they have been in business and how long their employees have been working with them will give you a better idea of how the finished

product will look. If they have experience working in your area before, they will have a better understanding of permit regulations and any possible issues in your area, such as piping and electrical work, that you may not be privy to.

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Can we put everything in writing?

Previous customers are your best source of information on how well a contractor performed. In addition to doing your own research and reading online reviews, ask them to share a few past customers for you to speak with. When you do reach out, ask questions such as, “Were deadlines and expectations met?” and “What were your best and worst experiences working with this contractor?”

This will help you get a better understanding of the contractor’s communication skills, as well as the quality of work you are paying them for.

Permits are almost always required for professional remodeling jobs. Make sure that your potential contractor understands the rules and guidelines for permits in your area, and that they will help to schedule a visit from an inspector. Once a building inspector reviews the project and approves it, your contractor will be issued a permit to start the work. Remember to ask for copies of any and all permits for your records. If a contractor tells you they do not need a permit, do not hire them!

In addition to collecting copies of the required permits, you want to ensure everything is put in writing. Every detail should be included in a contract, such as payment schedules, cost breakdown, timetables, materials purchased and other essential information. Before you decide on a contractor, be sure contracts are complete and signed before any work is started. Do not trust a contractor who refuses to put things in writing or tries to talk you out of a contract.

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We provide real estate agents with the tools necessary to be successful, and most importantly, sell your home.

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4 island 21 kl 899k, Kilworthy $899,000 If your idea of the perfect cottage getaway is tranquil seclusion, where sitting on the dock & taking in the picturesque views of Beautiful Kahshe lake is a day well spent, then take a look at this wonderful family cottage. 2 bd+bunkie, Wd stove, Muskoka rm

1048 South Bay Road, Gravenhurst $1,500,000 Welcome to Beautiful Kahshe lake in Muskoka, located only 1.5hrs from the GTA. This fabulous road access, winterized 1.5 storey family cottage offers a unique design & the views here are divine. A rare find on Kahshe, especially one with this much to offer.

5760 Kahshe Lake, Gravenhurst $849,000 This great cottage package is ready to move in so put this one on your must see list today. A short, 5 min boat ride from Denne's marina via Princecraft Pontoon or Four Winns speedboat (included).

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The Value of Branding Yourself

Miranda Rocca-Circelli, MDDE, BSc., BSc. www.creativeelearningdesign.ca Whether or not you may have consciously thought about personal branding, if you have a social media account, and have been even remotely active, you have contributed to creating your personal brand. In our current society, everyone and anyone is known by their brand, which represents how the world may choose to see them. It's the idea of who you are, or who you want to be, projected into the world for the world to interpret.

Now that is my personal spin on branding, and what is important to keep in mind is that from your grandma making pasta videos on YouTube, to you being a professional, all the way to our children looking to explore the digital world, we all create a brand for ourselves whether we realize it or not.

What does branding mean to me?

What can I achieve with branding?

How will it benefit me?

What is my intention with branding myself?

In my opinion, branding is a way to connect with people. How you connect with people can help to share your story, product, and or service.

B) Identify Challenges in Branding Everyone's challenges will always be unique in their journey to learning how to brand themselves. There is sometimes a trial and error process, where you get to learn what you like and what you do not like. You can change your brand whenever you want, aside from costly investments in doing so, branding is in your control and If you are interested in learning about how should always feel good as a reflection of to create your personal brand, or even how you want to show up. looking to acquire some insight into how you can control how you choose to show Some challenges to consider that you may up in the world for others to experience, have to face, can include: here are some tips to help you navigate.

Acquiring visibility Knowing how to brand yourself A) Define What Branding Means to You. Communications, how and what to We all associate different connotations communicate with different words, and while there may Target reach, who to target and why be a general definition for branding, it is important for you to define it for yourself.

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C) List the Benefits and Opportunities with Branding Yourself There are always pros and cons to any argument, and it is important to identify where you want to focus your energy in the end. Taking a good look at where you can see the benefits and opportunites with creating a brand for yourself, or assessing your current brand is as important as any check up is. You want to make sure that your brand is still aligned with how you want to show up.

Some benefits and opportunities to branding can include: Gaining visibility Increase sales and revenues Communicate your products and services with people Widen your reach to new clients Become known for what you offer (product or service).

Let people know when they see your brand that you are an expert in a field Now that you've gotten to a place where you can potentially identify the value in creating a personal brand, the next big question is; how do you go about creating your brand?

It's important to ensure you dig deep to best identify how you want to communicate with the world. Here are 5 steps to help guide you in creating your personal brand.

It's important for you to take some time to identify what you are good at. What do you do well? What are you passionate about? Knowing what you are good at, allows you to be in control of your path by choosing to hone in on your talents and skills and communicate them to the world.

Letting the world know what you are an expert in, is branding.

Step Three: Name Your Fears with Branding When we do not name our fears we allow them to control us. By naming your fears and bringing them to the surface, you become in control of whether or not you want to continue to allow your fears to control you, or decide that you are now in control.

List your fears when it comes to putting yourself out there and creating a brand for yourself. What scares you? What are you afraid of? What is the worst case scenario for you?

Step Four: Create an Action Plan Do it! Just Do It! Go out there and give it your best! One Day at a Time.

Taking action is the piece that brings it all together to create your reality. So ask yourself honestly: What can you do to put this in motion?

What can you do in this moment to start taking action towards possibilities?

Name one thing you can do to start the momentum?

What will you do tomorrow that is consistent with your brand?

Step One: Identify Your Values You want to ensure that you have done some personal work on identifying your personal and professional values. Values are what is important to you, what are your priorities, and mostly how do you want to live your life. An example would be treating people the way you want to be Branding can be fun and exciting, and treated. remember, you are always in control of your brand. You can change it and make Step Two: Identify Your Talent and or it what you want it to be. Have fun with Skill the process.

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Armin Annemarie Grigaitis Broker of Record

Sales Representative

Georgian Bay...Where the West Winds shape the pine trees.

Serving Honey Harbour, Cognashene, Port Severn, Six Mile & Go Home Lake, Trent Severn, South Muskoka, Georgian Bay & North Simcoe

Severn river Stunner

Fully renovated, 3 Season, boat access only cottage on water’s edge w/ all the comforts of home. Amazing South West views from 268 ft of shoreline abutting Crown Land.

Main cottage has 3 bdrms incl. private, primary bedroom on 2nd level. Modern cozy kitchen w/ adjoining open concept living room & air tight woodstove. Excellent Wifi, 2 bunkies on site, Recent septic & well built boat port w/ 6,000 lbs lift.

$949,000

Sittin on toP of the World

One of a kind 16.84 acre property w/ 630 ft of rocky Georgian Bay shoreline & the most private setting in the area! This 4 season, 2 storey cottage includes designer kitchen, spacious timber frame ceilings, private primary/ensuite, & spacious rec room. Approx 2,000 sq ft of wrap around decks on 2 levels w/ hot tub, large grill, ample seating & spiral staircase to upper level. Double slip floating boathouse. 10 min boat ride from Honey Harbour.

$1,350,000 PrivAte eScAPe on little lAke

Sheltered cove off GlouceSter Pool

Beautiful waterfront home elevated on rolling hillside to take advantage of best views w/ access to the Trent. Recently renovated 5 bdrm cottage w/ open concept living & dining area, gorgeous vaulted ceilings & stone fireplace. Large deck for entertaining. Lower level has custom built wet bar w/ walk out to patio, hot tub & BBQ area overlooking water’s edge.

All the amenities you need for a family getaway!

$1,549,000 honey hArbour lAkeSide PArAdiSe

LD O S Completely rebuilt & the character of original cottage preserved

Incredible year round home/cottage on private road, 10 mins from Hwy 400. 4 bdrms, open concept kitchen & dining room, beautiful living room w/ vaulted ceilings & stone fireplace, all filled w/ stunning natural light. Lower level has guest bdrm & fully finished rec room, along with walk out to landscaped yard w/ deck, gazebo & water views. Detached garage/workshop & 200 ft of shoreline w/ dock, covered boat port & boat hoist. Adventure awaits!

$1,590,000 trAnQuility on PictureSQue teA lAke

w/ vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors & many gathering spaces.

Cottage has 2 screened sunrooms, large lakeside sundeck, 4 ample bdrms & galley style kitchen. Shoreline is 233 ft w/ 1.16 Acres of land. Water depth of 15 ft off end of massive floating boat port w/ overhead boat lift for 40’ offshore boat! Small boathouse for 22’ boat & a carport w/ attached workshop.

Spacious, 4 season waterfront home/cottage on quiet lake w/ direct access to Trent Severn waterway. 2 beautifully finished stories on level lot w/ well maintained private road. Energy efficient cottage w/ 2 primary bdrms/ensuite baths & 5 additional bdrms, Rec room /Games room, 2 waterfront balconies & Muskoka Room.

1.5 Storey, 2 car garage w/ attached boathouse & marine railway to lake at ground level & loft above. Only 2 1/2 hrs north of Toronto!

$1,749,000

$2,149,000

Office at: 2587 Honey Harbour Road, Honey Harbour, ON P0E 1E0 www.MrCottage.ca | info@MrCottage.ca

P 705-756-7629 | TF 866-540-5900 | F 705-756-3296

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Professional Realtors of Muskoka

Frank van der Staay

Dan Pinckard

Direct: (705)783-9066

Direct: (705)787-5300

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Sales Representative

sold@danpinckard.com www.danpinckard.com

frank@frankvanderstaay.com www.frankvanderstaay.com

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SPECTACULAR ISLAND PROPERTY with two rustic cottages on opposite sides of the island.

Hard-sand bottom beaches. Offering 3.8 acres & 1856 feet of waterfrontage. Main log cottage has a large living room with wood stove, kitchen & 2 bdrms & a composting toilet. The whole island is easily accessed via a short paddle or row from the mainland dock. $749,900

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S OL D STUNNING CENTURY PLUS HOME, circa 1895, set upon 10 acres of land. 2 exterior porches & a covered deck around back. 4 space carport with wiring for electric vehicles & led lighting. Barn/workshop with 100amp service, & a 30amp RV outlet. Large family room with propane fireplace, formal parlour, & a dedicated dining room. Kitchen offers plenty of storage, and beautiful wood cabinetry. 5 large bedrooms upstairs. Public access to Mary Lake minutes away. $649,900

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Enjoy all the amenities at Deerhurst Resort while staying in your suite & keep it on the rental program to cover costs AND provide an income! All furnishings incl., ready to enjoy. Gas FP in LR, granite counters. Golf Course view. $219,000

Charming 2 bedroom + den home on a beautiful, treed, private lot on a dead-end road. This tastefully decorated home exudes comfort and warmth, with many improvements over recent years. There is a propane fireplace on the upper level, and a wood stove on the walk-out lower level to keep you toasty on those cold winter nights. A large screened-in porch looking over the spacious rear yard and forest is a wonderful place to kick back and relax, or stroll over to the newly completed fire pit. This property is sure to impress! $599,900

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Quality-built commercial building with plenty of parking in the heart of Burk's Falls. The Main floor has just been leased until April 2022 and the Lower floor is used by the landlord as a commercial kitchen with many ancillary rooms. $427,000

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STEPS TO LAKE OF BAYS! Custom built 3 bdrm/3 bath home or cottage within steps of Dwight Beach & Lake of Bays. Lake views from living room, kit & loft.

Open concept main living area, high ceilings throughout & a spacious loft area for a home office. Partial bsmt features a large rec-room & a roughed-in bath, close to completion. Centrally located home/cottage offers everything you could possibly look for in a year-round residence, or weekend retreat. $949,900