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Eilean Gowan Island, Lake Muskoka

Come and see this great island cottage for sale in Muskoka boasting gorgeous level land with fabulous views. Your family, your children need to be here, enjoying the over 2 acres of beautiful Muskoka land. This property has been family cherished for many many year. The gentle land, sand beach and one floor living make this cottage ideal for your children and their grandparents. It is private and tranquil with a coveted North West exposure so you can watch the sunset over Wilson Island as you enjoy a beverage on the dock.  All that you would want from a cottage in Muskoka is here for you.

The cottage boasts a spacious living room, a separate dining room as well as a kitchen with a family room. The dock is two slip with a ramp to pull up canoes and kayaks. It`s all there! This cottage is being sold with all furnishings, dishes, linen, toys, boats….you name it.

MOVE IN and ENJOY!!! You will want to do some updating and modernizing to make it your own, but the bones are good. Don`t miss out on this one.

Island cottage for Sale?

So why would someone want to own a cottage on an island? Island cottaging holds a certain romance. As soon as you ditch the road, you feel more free. Island cottages tend to have larger lots than their mainland counterparts, offering more privacy. Eilean Gowan Island also has something special – an interior nature preserve. There was a good article about it some years back in the Globe and Mail that you can read here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/lawyer-fights-for-wildlifes-place-in-the-sun/article744470/

Eileen Gowan Island

Recently upgraded and mostly furnished, this executive 4 season island cottage of 1700 square feet features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, stone fireplace, and extensive decking. Beautiful granite walkways, steps and landscaping lead you to expansive open lake views. Additionally, note the single slip boathouse with sundeck plus attached single slip boat-port as well as a Bunkie. It has been impeccably maintained without question. Enjoy easy access to the extensive walking trails of the Eilean Gowan Island Nature Preserve. Only a short boat ride to one of to 3 nearby marinas, this  2 acre property  with 185′ of frontage is a fraction of the cost of a comparable mainland cottage. The lighthouse in the lake belongs to this property.

Benefits of an Island Cottage

You definitely get more value for your cottage-buying dollar once you ditch the road. Generally you will see larger lot sizes and more privacy. Owning a cottage on an island is at first an adventure. Eventually it becomes a lifestyle you adapt to and grow to love. The romantic vision of boating off to your own retreat becomes the goal each weekend and you really appreciate the lower taxes as well!

SOLD! Contact us for other Bay Lake Listings.

Bay Lake is a 2.5 km lake just a short drive from Hwy 11 North of Huntsville.  It has an active cottage association dedicated to maintaining lake quality and enjoyment.

Located only 25 minutes from all the amenities of the charming town Huntsville and only 15 minutes from the ever popular Spicoli’s Pizza! in the village of Emsdale, Cottages on Bay Lake in Muskoka are perfect for families or friends, or for rental income. Look no further!

Beautiful, spacious Muskoka family cottage for sale featuring bright, large principal rooms. Living area has pine floors, rough-in for fireplace, and walk out to deck overlooking the lake. Kitchen is “country size” with built-in appliances and centre island. Four large bedrooms and two full baths plus a lovely screened porch with terrific lake views. Cottage is suitable for year round enjoyment with a forced air propane furnace + baseboard heaters to keep you warm and toasty. The land is level to gently sloping to a shallow sandy shoreline. Excellent privacy with no visible neighbours but with easy year round road access. New dock. Great fishing lake!

Beautiful building lot with expansive views over Peninsula Lake. 240 feet of water frontage and 1.37 acres of land ensure your privacy and building options. Easy year round access makes this property suitable for a cottage or permanent residence. Property is moderately sloped with easy access to waterfront, with shallow to deep sand bottom shoreline. Previously existing cottage has been torn down and materials disposed of. Garage, steel dock, boat port with lift, and waterfront storage building remain on property.

Enjoy Muskoka all year!

Beautiful year round home or  waterfront cottage for sale in Muskoka with a tranquil setting. Large master bedroom with spacious ensuite bathroom and 2 closets. The living room, cozy den and formal dining room provide great views towards the lake. Convenient one floor living with eat in kitchen as well as a screened Muskoka room. A 2 car detached garage and boat port/man cave complete the picture. The septic system has also recently been upgraded. Please ask REALTOR(R) for more details about maintenance and other upgrades. Pre-sale home inspection report available.

Welcome to serenity. This lovely winterized cottage has been been lovingly renovated and expanded. Perfect privacy and long, never ending views down Lake Muskoka are provided by the 371 feet of water frontage of this exceptional property. The cottage features grand open living spaces and 2 perfect bedrooms, both with ensuites. The large covered and open outdoor spaces provide ample space for enjoying the views and serenity this property provides. The single slip, 2 storey boathouse , with a self-contained suite above, provides wonderful living space for guests. The beautiful sand beach is ideal for small children or those who just want to walk along the shore and enjoy the beauty of it all. Everything is relatively new and meticulously maintained. And bonus – the cottage and boathouse come fully furnished and equipped! This cottage will not last long on the market, it is that special!!! Call today to view.

True Modern Luxury Muskoka.

Being sold completely furnished with high quality distinctive pieces that compliment the relentless perfection of this luxury build. A warm welcome, and an easy choice.

Instantly enjoy the contemporary feel of simplicity and the beauty of clean lines. Note a refreshing appreciation for efficient design. Must-see stunning finishes present a quality of construction that is unrivaled. Built around the open floor plan, the cottage expands usable square footage to the maximum in shared spaces. In addition, by utilizing large windows – some as extensive as floor-to-ceiling and taking up an entire wall – the interior floods with natural light while connecting with the Muskoka surroundings.

Folding windows connect the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Hands down, our favorite feature of the house is the view and our connection to the outdoor spaces, walls and windows that can be totally opened up in the summer. It really suits the luxury Muskoka lifestyle. A top of the line sound system throughout the cottage and boathouse adds ambiance to any occasion, or even when just relaxing, controlled easily by any smartphone. Cleverly disguised blinds retract into the ceiling during the day, to appear at a touch of a button at night.

Have a first class movie night at home, with top-of-the-line projection and sound systems in the lower level home theatre. A spacious and cosy room that is also a treat for little ones on rainy days to snuggle up and watch their favorite Disney movie.

Luxury and sunsets

The ultimate Muskoka enjoyment is of course, the Muskoka Room, and this one is truly special. Elevated for picture perfect views of the sun setting over Lake Joseph, stunningly unique Muskoka granite floors, large Rumford style real wood burning fireplace, a bar just inside the door, and automated screening which gives you choice.

This is an unquestionable investment in highly desirable area. Notably gentle land, with a safe comfortable sandy shoreline. 2 story boathouse is as unique and beautiful as the cottage.

Exclusive Edgewood Homes construction, builder of luxury Muskoka estates, consequently with utmost attention to detail and quality.

Fabulous Family Cottage. Lovingly renovated and updated, open concept living area w/large dining area to gather your friends & family. Bright, cheery, inviting and a great view of the lake. Kitchen is centrally located, spacious, lots of counter space and centre island.

Two fireplaces for those cool evenings to provide warmth and atmosphere. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, lower level large family room with walkout allow for great entertaining as well as places to roam when some privacy is needed. The Muskoka room is a lovely sheltered space allowing you to see all the water front activities. The master bedroom has a view of the lake and features 3 piece ensuite.

Other features include a large boathouse, large 1300 sq ft sundeck. Two large boat slips 26’4”x10’ and 24’x9’6” with good storage space. The 3 bay garage + work shop allows storage for all your cottage toys-1,116 sqft. Wonderful sandy waterfront and level land ideal for children to frolic. New furnace and new plumbing.

Gracious smooth natural granite adorns this stunning point of land with long lake views and wind swept pines. The gentle terrain allows for easy access to the waterfront and wonderful sitting areas all around the property.

With 495 feet of south facing shoreline, your privacy and sun filled days are guaranteed – PLUS sunrises and sunsets! The fully winterized 2580 sq ft, 4 bedroom cottage/home has been modernized with a contemporary look, with new hardwood and marble flooring, new kitchen and bathrooms, new appliances and complete paint makeover. Soaring ceilings in all principal living areas and large windows ensure brightness every day.

Enjoy evenings in your Muskoka room, or lounge on the upper boathouse deck, overlooking the lake watching the Muskoka Fleet sail past. Other special features include skylights, full master ensuite, heated flooring, huge cedar lined closet, oversized 2 car garage, geothermal heating, back up generator to operate the entire cottage, and so much more…