There are waterfront properties you buy for what they are today, and others you buy because you can see what they could become. This one offers a little of both. Set on a large, private property on Stewart Lake near MacTier, this older three-bedroom cottage has the kind of character that is increasingly hard to find. It is dated-very dated-but that's also part of what makes it interesting. Inside, old windows frame the lake from two sunrooms; original-feeling woodwork adds warmth and a fireplace, while not currently operational, remains a natural focal point. The three-level layout is unique, and throughout the cottage there are reminders of an earlier era of Muskoka cottage life. It won't be for the buyer looking for something newly renovated and ready to impress. It's for someone who appreciates what is already here and can imagine thoughtfully bringing it forward. Enjoyed year round or seasonally. Outside, mature trees, established stonework and approximately 1.21 acres create a wonderfully private setting, while the cottage's position close to the water keeps Stewart Lake very much a part of everyday life. With approximately 256 feet of waterfront, there's room here to enjoy the property as it is, improve and potentially expand the existing cottage, or explore the possibilities of the site for something entirely new, subject to the appropriate approvals. Stewart Lake offers the quieter side of Muskoka waterfront living, with opportunities for swimming, paddling and days spent simply enjoying the lake. And when the day is over, those old sunroom windows might just be the best seat in the house. This isn't a polished cottage pretending to be new. It's an old one with character, privacy and possibilities-and for the right buyer, that's exactly the point.
Under Contract:
None
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Sidesplit 3
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Lot Size:
.50-1.99
Lot Depth:
289'88.1 m
Lot Frontage:
256'78 m
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Topography:
Rocky, Sloping, Wooded/Treed
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
11
Zoning:
R4
Heating type:
Baseboard
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Foundation:
Concrete
Roof:
Metal
Basement:
Crawl Space, Unfinished
Fireplace Features:
Wood
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Alternative Power:
None
Garage:
Detached
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Other Structures:
Shed
Parking Features:
Circular Drive, Private
Parking Spaces:
5
Total Parking Spaces:
6.0
Rural services:
Cell Services, Internet High Speed, Telephone Available
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
Negotiable
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Assessment:
$429,000
Assessment Year:
2026
Taxes:
$2,917 /
2026
Assessment:
$429,000.00 /
2026
Muskoka
Georgian Bay
Freeman
Park, Place Of Worship, Rec./Commun.Centre, School Bus Route, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
Propane Tank, Storage, Water Heater Owned
Landscaped, Patio, Privacy, Porch Enclosed, Recreational Area, Seasonal Living, Year Round Living
Data was last updated September 9, 2026 at 07:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
21
Avg list price:
$799,000
Min list price:
$299,000
Max list price:
$1,879,000
Avg days on market:
63
Min days on market:
6
Max days on market:
177
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