A true piece of Muskoka history, ready for its next chapter. Built in 1892 as the original family homestead, this four-season Lake Muskoka cottage has been thoughtfully updated over the years while retaining the character and nostalgia that make these properties so special.Set on the shores of Lake Muskoka in Torrance, the property offers a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom main cottage, a charming waterside bunkie affectionately named "Dreamboat," a new dock, gradual sandy entry and spectacular sunset views over the lake.This is an opportunity with options. Enjoy the cottage exactly as it is and start making memories this season, or renovate and reimagine it over time to suit your own style. For island cottagers, it could also make an exceptional mainland landing - offering ample parking, additional guest accommodation, easy water access and valuable overflow space for family and friends.From your dock, the Big Three are yours to explore. Spend the day boating Lake Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph, head into Port Carling, Bala or Gravenhurst by boat, or make a night of it with dinner and a show at the iconic Kee to Bala. Back on land, Torrance offers its own distinctly Muskoka lifestyle, with the Beer Spa nearby and the renowned Torrance Barrens for incredible stargazing under some of the area's darkest night skies.Swim from the sandy shoreline, send the kids down to the water, put weekend guests in Dreamboat, and end the day on the dock watching the sun disappear across Lake Muskoka.Properties like this aren't about creating someone else's version of Muskoka. They're about having the opportunity to create your own.Four-season. Mainland. Lake Muskoka. Incredible sunsets. Boating for miles. And 134 years of family history waiting for a new family to carry it forward.
Under Contract:
Propane Tank
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
1 1/2 Storey
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Lot Depth:
223'5"68.1 m
Lot Frontage:
49'14.9 m
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Topography:
Flat, Level, Wooded/Treed, Waterway
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Other
Kitchens:
2
Kitchens in Basement:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
9
Fractional Ownership:
No
Assignment:
No
Heating type:
Baseboard
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Crawl Space, Unfinished
Fireplace Features:
Propane, Living Room
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Alternative Power:
None
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Available, Private
Parking Spaces:
6
Total Parking Spaces:
6.0
Family Room:
Yes
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$3,189.18 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Muskoka
Muskoka Lakes
Wood (Muskoka Lakes)
Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, Guest Accommodations, Propane Tank, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Separate Heating Controls, Separate Hydro Meter, Water Heater Owned, Water Purifier, Water Treatment, Accessory Apartment
Deck, Fishing, Year Round Living
Other
Unknown
Propane Tank
See Schedule C
See Schedule C
Vinyl Siding
No
No
48'10¾"14.9 m
Beach Front, Dock
Direct
Clean, Natural, Shallow
None
West
Trees/Woods, Water, Lake, Panoramic
Direct
Paved Road, Municipal Road, Year Round Municipal Road
Data was last updated September 10, 2026 at 04:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
35
Avg list price:
$1,249,000
Min list price:
$370,000
Max list price:
$13,450,000
Avg days on market:
61
Min days on market:
0
Max days on market:
686
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and located in
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