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.
Address
1025 Section House Road
List Price
$1,249,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
1 1/2 Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Muskoka Lakes
Sub-Area
Wood (Muskoka Lakes)
Region
Muskoka
Bedrooms
3 + 1
Bedrooms (Total)
4
Rooms Above Grade
9
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
1500-2000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
MPAC
Lot Depth
223.45
Lot Shape
Rectangular
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
49
Parcel Number
480300226
Parcel of Tied Land
No
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
Keeler Rd & Section House
Approx. Age
100+ Years
MLS® Number
X13763606
Listing Brokerage
RE/MAX Professionals North
Basement Area
Crawl Space, Unfinished
Postal Code
P0C 1M0
Parking
Available, Private
Parking Places (Total)
6
Parking Spaces
6
Tax Amount
$3,189.18
Tax Year
2025
Site Influences
Deck, Fishing, Waterfront, Year Round Living
Exterior Features
Deck, Fishing, Year Round Living
Interior Features
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
Cable
Available
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
Yes
Hydro
Yes
Elevator
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Unknown
Senior Community
No
Board Or Association
One Point Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Electric
Heat Type
Baseboard
Cooling Features
Other, Window Unit(s)
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Direction Faces
West
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Propane, Living Room
Foundation Details
Block
Garage
No
Garage Type
None
Kitchens Total
2
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Kitchens Below Grade
1
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Tax Legal Description
PCL 14306 SEC MUSKOKA; LT 34 PL M340 WOOD AMENDED BY LT47311; MUSKOKA LAKES ; THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA
Security Features
Other
Topography
Flat, Level, Wooded/Treed, Waterway
Water Source
Lake/River, Water System, Sediment Filter
View Type
Trees/Woods, Water, Lake, Panoramic
Water View
Direct
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Bunkie
Waterfront Features
Beach Front, Dock
Water Frontage (Feet)
14.9
Water Body Name
Lake Muskoka
Water Body Type
Lake
Shoreline
Clean, Natural, Shallow
Shoreline Allowance
None
Access To Property
Paved Road, Municipal Road, Year Round Municipal Road
Alternative Power
None
Sewer
Septic
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Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Bathroom | 3.2 x 1.9 Meters | |
| Flat | Kitchen | 5.6 x 1.6 Meters | |
| Second | Bedroom 2 | 4.5 x 3.5 Meters | |
| Second | Bedroom 3 | 4.5 x 3.9 Meters | |
| Ground | Dining Room | 2.6 x 4.9 Meters | |
| Ground | Bedroom | 4.5 x 3.5 Meters | |
| Ground | Kitchen | 2.6 x 6.1 Meters | |
| Ground | Foyer | 2.7 x 1.6 Meters |
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