Ken Fowler Enterprises Sells Village of Minett

Ken Fowler Enterprises Sells Village of Minett
Interests to Mitch Goldhar

We are pleased to advise that Ken Fowler Enterprises Ltd., the current owner of Cleveland’s House and surrounding area, has entered into an agreement to sell their interests in the Village of Minett to a private company controlled by Mitch Goldhar, a successful Canadian businessman and environmentally concerned, Lake Rosseau cottager. The transaction, which will close shortly, is believed to involve the sale of;

Approximately 1200 acres of land, including a substantial shoreline in and around the Minett area
Cleveland’s House
The Rock golf course
Wallace Bay Marina

The transaction does not include the minority interest that Ken Fowler Enterprises holds in Legacy Cottages (formerly Lakeside Lodge).

MLA View on the Transaction

This transaction gives us some reason for optimism that the area will be developed in a less impactful way than is permitted under the Official Plan or as earlier depicted in other schemes we have seen from previous proposals. We will keep you informed once the transaction closes and we learn more about proposed plans for the area.

As many are aware, the District of Muskoka has struck a Village of Minett Steering Committee to provide input to elected officials on a development plan for the area. We sincerely hope that a more environmentally friendly ownership group, combined with a fresh look by the Steering Committee will result in a long-term development plan that can be supported by all politicians and stakeholders, including the MLA.

If you have not yet had a chance to do so, please renew your MLA membership for 2019. A strong and united Muskoka community is critical to ensuring that our collective voice is heard.

May we also take this opportunity to wish all members a safe and happy holiday season.

Yours sincerely,

Muskoka Lakes Association

Lawton Osler
President,
Muskoka Lakes Association
info@mla.on.ca

This entry was posted on January 21, 2019 by lesley

Words of Appreciation

“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 Muskoka

Jim 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 Muskoka

It 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 Lake

Just 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