MarketWATCH Muskoka: 23 October 2019

This has been the year for celebrating a little red berry. From the perspective of harvest, there have been better years. Celebrating? Never better! Great weather and a wonderful turn out for Cranberry Festival in Bala. The village was hopping, fall colours were peaking, days were sunny and the bogs were glorious. This year’s Cranfest will be remembered as one of the best ever.

As we approach the end of October, so the recreational waterfront marketplace begins to slow. Looking at dynamics, the last three weeks have been very busy. October has made up for the long cold spring. Good weather has helped. Sales are healthy.

Although many folk like the idea of year round property, a majority of cottage owners use their properties seasonally. Fall is ‘water off’ season. Likewise, as the weather cools, so do sales. Fewer properties come to market, listings expire or are cancelled.

If you have a portal and receive listing information, fewer changes occur and the number of notices drops off. We’re still here, properties are still available but activity declines. Some people think this is the best time to buy. Sellers would rather sell than have to come back to market next year. Flexibility might be greater than it was. This week we had more price reductions than new listings.

Take a look!

1326 WALKERS POINT ROAD #2, GRAVENHURST
$3,888,000 – MLS# 227131
LAKE MUSKOKA

New, fully furnished, 5 bdrm, loft, 4 bthrm cottage, 237 ft, 4.7 ac, level land, sunny SW exposure, Mus rm, massive decks, covered porches, privacy. A large rec room, with a second fireplace and a fabulous wet-bar, looks out the lower level towards the lake. There is an attached 2 car garage, as well as a second oversized garage. Under the attached garage is a similar sized room with windows that could serve a wide variety of purposes for a family, from a playroom to art studio for a hobbyist. A grandfathered bunkie at the waterfront can be a legal sleeping cabin or a lakeside entertaining room. There is a huge level play area between the cottage and the waterfront. Beside the new 2 slip boathouse-ready docks at the waterfront are both a sand beach on land and hard packed sand in the lake. Constructed with low maintenance materials, this cottage is suited to a family who like spend their time playing together, not working, while in Muskoka. Bths plans available. Taxes not determined.
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1291 PENINSULA ROAD S, PORT SANDFIELD
$1,695,000 – MLS# 227765
LAKE JOSEPH

Spectacular views from this beautiful year round home located just steps away from shopping & restaurants in Port Sandfield. Enjoy 700 feet of gorgeous hard packed sandy shoreline & sought after SW exposure for all day sun & breathtaking sunsets. Features of this 3 Bedroom, 4 Bath home include a sunfilled Great Room with wall of windows, cozy wood burning fireplace & cathedral ceilings. Inviting dining room with walk-out to an expansive entertaining deck. Good sized eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry & great storage space with W/O to side yard. Den area & 4-pce Bath off the foyer. Master w/ensuite, 2 Guest Bedrooms & full 4-pce Bath on the 2nd level complete with loft views over the Great Rm. Fully finished lower level offers a family room, recroom, 4-pce Bath & tons of storage. Fantastic 3-slip dock boasts wide open views of beautiful Lake Joe ~ approved plans for a boathouse, storage shed, generator, A/C, newer propane furnace + more!
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1037 WALTON DRIVE, MUSKOKA LAKES
$1,265,000 – MLS# 228657
RICKETTS LAKE

The cottage getaway or year round home you’ve been waiting for is here! The nicely finished 4 bed, 2 bath, winterized home has everything you need on 1.5 stories with a full, unfinished basement for excellent storage. The wideplank, engineered hardwood flooring throughout adds to the warmth of the bright and open concept layout. Cozy up by the river rock fireplace under the cathedral ceilings in the great room. The master bedroom features a 4 piece ensuite with heated floors, walk-in closet and a beautiful view of Ricketts Lake. Easy access to the gentle sloping, sandy shoreline and that enjoys south exposure for glorious, all day sun on the dock or beach. Being just under 2 hours from the GTA, what more could you ask for? Memories await here!
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1003 SAM COOK ROAD, GRAVENHURST
$639,900 – MLS# 227520
KAHSHE RIVER, BASS LAKE, & KAHSHE LAKE

Still searching for a Muskoka waterfront home or 4-season cottage to call your own? This one is sure to check off all those boxes on your wish list. New quality construction – check. Ideal for year-round living or 4-season cottaging – check. Three BRs, 2 baths & laundry room – check. High end features w attention to detail throughout – check. Appliances included – check. Includes a 2-year Builder’s warranty – check. Extra bunkie – check. Screened gazebo – check. Large fire pit – check. Water’s edge screened pavilion – check. Landscaping already done – check. Year-round paved municipal road access – check. Private circular driveway w lots of parking – check. Private, treed setting – check. Ample level table land for outdoor games – check. Boating on 2 desirable lakes – Bass Lake & Kahshe Lake – check. 2nd fire pit, large deck & storage shed at the waterfront – check. Call today for detailed list of features & finishes – check. Arrange for your personal viewing right away – check.
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