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Caroline Marshall

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$ 509,000

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1257 Paint Lake Road Dorset, ON P0A 1E0

2 Beds

1 Bath

645 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 645 sqft

Price per Sqft $789

MLS Listing ID 40814933

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Abv Grd Liv Area 645

Annual Tax Amount $1,414

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Cornerstone

Property Description

Muskoka cottage with private dock and Lake of Bays access. Exceptional value in a sought-after location. Welcome to 1257 Paint Lake Road . An increasingly rare opportunity to own an affordable cottage with real waterfront use on one of Muskoka's most desirable lake systems. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is ready to enjoy immediately, offering a warm, inviting interior with a WETT-certified wood-burning fireplace and a bright sunroom for added living and sleeping space. Set back from the road with a forested backdrop, it delivers privacy and a relaxed cottage feel. Your 58 feet of deeded shoreline just across the road features a clean, sandy-bottom entry and private dock, ideal for swimming, boating, and long summer days on the water. Paint Lake offers direct boating access into Lake of Bays, unlocking extended exploration, waterfront destinations, and full-day adventures. With year-round access on a municipally maintained paved road, plus a drilled well, septic system, and detached garage for storage, this property is both practical and easy to enjoy from day one.
In a market where many options are water-access only, vacant land, or priced significantly higher, this property stands out as a smart entry into Muskoka ownership with immediate use and long-term upside. The lot also offers strong potential to expand or build a larger custom two-storey cottage, whether for personal use or as an investment rental, while still enjoying the existing structure today. Opportunities like this are limited. Secure your place in Muskoka paradise now and start making the most of the seasons ahead. If you're looking for a summer retreat, a family gathering place where cherished memories are made, or a property with future upside, this is your opportunity to step into Muskoka cottage living today, with the flexibility to grow into something more.

Location

Province ON

County Muskoka

Area Lake Of Bays

Zoning R

Direction Muskoka Rd 117 to Paint Lake Road to 1257 Paint Lake Rd

Rooms

Basement None

Kitchen 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove

Cooling None

Fireplace No

Window Features Window Coverings

Appliance Water Heater Owned, Hot Water Tank Owned, Refrigerator, Stove

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deeded Water Access, Fishing

Parking Features Detached Garage

Garage Spaces 1.0

Waterfront Description Lake,Indirect Waterfront,Water Access Deeded,Beach Front,Access to Water,Lake/Pond

View Y/N true

View Forest, Lake

Roof Type Metal

Street Surface Paved

Handicap Access Accessible Kitchen

Porch Deck, Enclosed

Lot Frontage 105.0

Lot Depth 153.0

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Rural, Near Golf Course, Highway Access, Rec./Community Centre, School Bus Route, Trails

Faces Muskoka Rd 117 to Paint Lake Road to 1257 Paint Lake Rd

Foundation Unknown

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Drilled Well

Architectural Style Bungalow

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Others

Senior Community false

Tax ID 480610043

Ownership Freehold/None

Listed by RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

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