Waterfront - Golf Course
Address
1257 Paint Lake Road, Dorset, ON
Price
$ 499,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#40835352
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • MunicipalityDorset
  • CityDorset
  • AreaDorset
  • NeighbourhoodRidout
  • Postal CodeP0A 1E0
  • StyleBungalow
  • Price$ 499,000
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage645
Data Source:
Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
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, featuring 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. (id:7434)

General Features

Features Country residential
Community Features Community Centre, School Bus
Property Type Single Family
Zoning Description R
Amenities Golf Nearby
Building Appliances Refrigerator, Stove, Window Coverings
Building Architectural Style Bungalow
Building Cooling Type None
Location Description Muskoka Rd 117 to Paint Rd to 1257 Paint Lake Rd
Parking Space Total 5
Foundation Type Unknown
Building Type House
Ownership Type Freehold
Building.StoriesTotal 1

Interior Features

Building Fireplace Present True
Building Fireplace Total 1
Building Fireplace Type Other - See remarks
Building Heating Type Baseboard heaters, Stove
Building Heating Fuel Electric
Basement Type None
Construction Material Wood frame
Construction Style Attachment Detached
Fireplace Fuel Wood
Living Area Range 645
Bedrooms 2

Exterior Features

Water Front Name Paint Lake
Water Front Type Waterfront
ViewType Lake view
Land Amenities Golf Nearby
Sewer Septic System
Exterior Finish Wood

Room Details

Room Dimensions Level Flooring Details
3pc Bathroom 6'8'' x 5'7'' Main level
Bedroom 7'7'' x 6'7'' Main level
Kitchen 11'7'' x 7'0'' Main level
Living room/Dining room 17'2'' x 11'7'' Main level
Sunroom 19'0'' x 6'3'' Main level

Amenities

  • Views
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No Strata Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in P0A 1E0

Price
AVG $1.3M
$500K

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