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Just two hours north of Toronto, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has long held a firm grip on Ontario’s Cottage Country real estate aspirations. Centre stage is the 118-square-kilometres of beautiful Lake Muskoka. This magnificent stretch of water boasts a shoreline dotted with elegant boathouses and sleek contemporary retreats that underscore the region’s up-market appeal.
Cruising the lake on Gravenhurst-based RMS Segwun, North America’s oldest still operating steamship, or venturing out from Port Carling aboard the Peerless II for a sunset cruise, cottagers and visitors alike are offered glimpses of some of the most sought after Real estate in Canada.
And given the Muskoka region’s appeal among the well-heeled from both the United States, Canada, and even Europe, when news of an island property in Cottage Country surfaces, those in the market for luxurious leisure properties sit up and pay attention.
Grandview Island is one such location that gets attention whenever news of a hot new Lake Muskoka real estate listing hits the market. Occupying a sheltered position within an easy boat ride of the historic Beaumaris docks, this lovely island’s southern tip is home to a spectacular 4.7-acre estate that’s just been put up for sale.
Luxury Island Cottage in Muskoka
Listed by Andrew Perrie and Michael Prior, Sales Representatives with the Fine Estates Team, Revel Realty Inc., this magnificent property features an impressive 1,160 feet of gentle frontage. Offered at $5,595,000, this one-of-a-kind lakeshore opportunity boasts panoramic views over Lake Muskoka, a child-friendly sandy beach, and even plenty of room for floatplane arrivals.
Properties like this along the sought-after Beaumaris corridor rarely change hands. And fewer still deliver sunset exposure, a swim-ready cove, and the potential to create a multi-generational family compound without sacrificing your privacy.
In fact, demand for luxury Lake Muskoka real estate like this continues to accelerate, with multi-million luxury island holdings like this one routinely trading within a single summer.
Bottom-line, investing in Muskoka real estate like this, all just a 10-minute hop to mainland mooring at Beaumaris Yacht Club or Walkers Point Marina, enables true four-season use, backed by year-round hydro and ploughed access roads. Combine that convenience with the bragging rights and the investment case becomes as compelling as the lifestyle promise.
Sublime Grandview Island Cottage
Built by Elmo Starr Construction out of Bracebridge, the craftsmanship is on display throughout this exquisite Grandview Island cottage. The spectacular five-bedroom main cottage features vaulted pine ceilings, exposed post-and-beam joinery, and wall-to-wall windows that seem to draw the lake indoors.
Formal and casual living areas flank a wood-burning stone fireplace, while the screened Muskoka room extends entertaining space deep into shoulder seasons.
Below, a 2,000-square-foot unfinished basement invites the addition of a home theatre, a fitness studio, or games lounge… perhaps even all three.
Outside, walking paths wind through mature white pine trees and open meadow to a broad shoreline where a sandy cove invites safe swimming. The oversized swim dock handles visiting runabouts with ease, while deep water off the western point tempting wake-surfers and water-skiers with early-morning runs.
Outdoor Muskoka Living at its Best
The three-slip boathouse is a stand-out amenity, providing 1,100 square feet of self-contained accommodation above. As large as a traditional Muskoka cottage, it features three good-size bedrooms, a full kitchen, bathroom, as well as a covered porch, making it an ideal space for guests or extended family. A protected interior well shelters up to seven additional watercraft, ensuring plenty of space for jet skis or even a classic boat or two.
While much of the fun revolves around the water, there’s plenty of exploring to do on land, too. Children can roam safely along 700 metres of maintained trails, while the adults slip away for yoga in the meadow or drinks on the sunset deck. High-speed Starlink internet makes remote work obligations painless, and a level clearing allows helicopter access.
A 12-minute boat ride south delivers live-music evenings at The Kee to Bala, butter tarts from Don’s Bakery, and seasonal produce at Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh (be sure to be around for their famous autumn Cranberry Festival Just 15 minutes to the north, Port Carling offers fine dining at some of the best restaurants in Muskoka, unique shopping, and some of the region’s best coffee spots. Farmers’ Markets in Bracebridge and Gravenhurst are also an easy boat ride away.
Things To Do in Muskoka Lakes
Winter needn’t halt the fun as snowmobile trails criss-cross frozen Lake Muskoka and provide access to endless miles of snowy fun. Prefer golf? Nearby Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club, founded 1906, and the Freed-owned Muskoka Bay Resort are two of Cottage Country’s best courses and are accessible by boat (Muskoka Bay will pick you at Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst). Marina services at Beaumaris and other locations on the lake keep fuel and provisions close at hand, too.
Owners can join Beaumaris Yacht Club, tour Hardy Lake Provincial Park’s shoreline loop, or hike to Huckleberry Rock’s granite summit for spectacular sunsets. Foodie outings range from Crossroads Restaurant in Rosseau to craft beers at Clear Lake Brewing in Torrance, while October’s Bala Cranberry Festival adds a splash of colour to shoulder season weekends.
Cultural diversions include exhibits at the Muskoka Lakes Museum and summer concerts hosted by the Muskoka Music Festival or, for a change of pace, paddleboard yoga sessions launch from nearby Touchstone Resort.
Fast Facts at a Glance
Here are a few more details you’ll want to know about this exquisite luxury Grandvie Island Cottage in Muskoka:
- Location: 14-M72 Grandview Island, Lake Muskoka
- Listed for sale by Andrew Perrie and Michael Prior, Sales Representative with the Fine Estates Team, Revel Realty Inc.
- Property Type: 4.7 acres, 1,160 feet frontage
- Bedrooms: 4+1 bedrooms
- Bathrooms: 3 bathrooms
- Basement: Unfinished, 2,000 sq ft
- Boathouse: 3 slip, 1,100 sq ft living space
- Price: | $5,595,000
- MLS#: X12176528
Interested in seeing more? Check out the video that shows more about this luxury Muskoka real estate opportunity here.
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Bryan Dearsley is a Muskoka-based writer and editor and llives within a 20-minute boat ride of Grandview Island.
