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The ultimate luxury is privacy! This property is a refuge from the busy life and a place to spend quality time with family and friends. Nestled under the shade of the trees behind the seven hundred and fifty feet of natural shoreline with long views across Lake Joseph, you can enjoy the ultimate level of solitude.
This handcrafted cottage was custom built in 2007 for the current owner with great attention to detail, along with warm wood textures throughout. The dining room section of the cottage is enclosed with sections of logs from the original circa 1893 cabin. The remainder of the logs where milled and used in the flooring of the upper level of the cottage.
Casually sophisticated style is reflected in the unique design elements of this building. Hemlock flooring, various textures of pine throughout, stone fireplaces, hemlock kitchen cabinets and black granite counters give this cottage a feel of elegant comfort and blends harmoniously with its natural outdoor surroundings.
Three of the spacious bedrooms each have their own ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. There are several quiet areas for working on your business while you are spending time in Muskoka. The forth bedroom is ideal for young children or an artist’s studio due to its proximity to the master suite.
The boathouse (refurbished in 2005) exudes “olde” Muskoka charm with all the creature comforts. Gorgeous views down lake Joseph, listen to the call of the loons on the covered porch. Let your guests enjoy their own private suite on the second storey of this charming boathouse retreat. The two covered boat slips are accommodating for splendid watercrafts given their width of 10’2 & 12’ and length of 27’.
There are acres of level, gentle land to roam and run and play or just enjoy the serenity of nature. The possibilities for the use of the lands are as endless as limits of your imagination. Two separately deeded lots allow for the building of a second cottage of a minimum of 750 square feet up to the maximum of 7,500 square feet as well as a second boathouse on the existing cottage property….or leave everything the way it is and enjoy!
The large garage allows for plenty of storage for all your toys as well as space for a woodworking shop or whatever else your hobby interests might be. The garage is also the home to a 45KW (75 hour capacity) diesel generator which will power the entire property, both cottage and boathouse.
Cottage has 4300 sq. ft. of living area, with 4 bedrooms, 4 washrooms, and a full unfinished basement. Built in 2007
Boathouse has it’s own laundry and good storage area
Long covered canoe slip
Boathouse refurbished in 2005
There are two separate water systems
Two separate hydro meters (one for cottage, one for boathouse)
4th bedroom/studio has rough-in for additional small bathroom
Two hot water heaters in the cottage and one in the boathouse
Two stone fireplaces
Copper valleys on the roofs
Loft in garage is 30’5 x 20’11
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“Thank you for the memorable sales and closing experience of finding the cottage of our dreams. A perfect fit for our needs.”
I & E – Lake Muskoka cottage buyers“Jim and Iris Gardiner were both amazing to deal with. A truly professional team. They shared a great deal of knowledge with us and really shed important light regarding potential Island Cottage ownership – all the pros and cons. Not only did they sell our existing cottage in 24 hours for much higher than our asking price they helped us find our new slice of paradise on Lake Muskoka in a very tight market. We are thrilled with our new cottage and love being on Eilean Gowan Island! We would highly recommend either Jim or Iris for any of your Real Estate needs!”
J & D – Sold on Echo Lake and bought on Lake MuskokaJim did me a favor 20 years ago and I wanted to return the favor – I approached him and Iris at the cottage show and, even though I already had a real estate agent, he recommended a cottage property that I purchased and enjoyed for those 20 years. I therefore, tracked him down and had him be our agent in selling that property. Our priority was to find new owners that would be friendly and fit in well with the neighbors and Jim and Iris found the perfect couple Jim and Iris made the entire sale most enjoyable. The experience was so smooth and enjoyable that the sellers, the buyers and the real estate agents all got together for supper the following summer at our old cottage!
K & L – Lake MuskokaIt is with great pleasure and appreciation for me to recommend the services of Jim Gardiner and the entire Gardiner Team. Jim’s awareness of community by-laws and market related activities extracted incremental value for us when we were finalizing the purchasing agreement.
JB – Mirror LakeJust want to tell you that you did a fine job for me on the cottage sale on Lake Muskoka. The sale has removed a huge load from my shoulders. Iris, just a note to thank you again. Money is in the bank!!!!!!
BJ – Lake Muskoka