
Welcome to this remarkable Bungalow detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Franklin. Expertly crafted featuring premium wood construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $2,595,000 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.
Welcome to Portage Trail, a cherished Lake of Bays property that has been loved by the same family since the early 1950s. Meticulously maintained through generations, this special offering combines exceptional privacy, beautiful land and a remarkable connection to the water on the coveted south shore of Ten Mile Bay. Set on over 2 acres with an impressive 274 feet of frontage, the property enjoys wonderful, gentle topography and a natural rock shoreline with both shallow and deep water. The year-round, three-bedroom, one-bathroom Pan-Abode cottage sits remarkably close to the lake with grandfathered setbacks, capturing stunning long lake views and creating an intimate connection to the waterfront-almost like living from a boathouse. A newer two-slip boathouse provides excellent docking and waterfront enjoyment, while an adorable Bunkie just steps from the boathouse offers additional space for family and guests. Mature surroundings, generous frontage and the property's gentle terrain provide exceptional privacy and easy enjoyment of the entire waterfront. Year-round access on a municipally maintained road makes this an effortless four-season Muskoka retreat. Enjoy this adorable cottage exactly as generations of this family have, or consider the outstanding possibilities for future redevelopment. With over two acres, substantial frontage and a number of impressive new builds already established throughout this highly desirable neighbourhood, the property presents an exciting opportunity to create a new family legacy on Lake of Bays. A rare combination of privacy, gentle land, generous frontage, year-round access and exceptional proximity to the water in one of Lake of Bays' most sought-after settings.
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This detached home located at 1040 Echo Bay Road, Lake of Bays is currently for sale and has been available on SousaSells for 1 day. This property is listed at $2,595,000 with an estimated mortgage of $8,638* per month. It has 3 beds, 1 bathroom, and is 1100-1500 square feet. 1040 Echo Bay Road, Lake of Bays is in the Franklin neighborhood.
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* Estimated mortgage assumes a 30% down payment, 4.00% interest rate, and 30-year amortization.Yes! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home offers ample space and comfort for growing families in Franklin, Lake of Bays.
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If you are looking for a house in Lake of Bays or researching Lake of Bays real estate for sale, this 3-bedroom detached at 1040 Echo Bay Road, Lake of Bays, ON offers an exceptional opportunity to buy a home in Lake of Bays, Ontario. Whether you are a first-time Lake of Bays home buyer or comparing active Lake of Bays MLS® homes for sale, working with a dedicated Lake of Bays buyer agent ensures you receive priority showing access, unrepresented buyer protection, and aggressive price negotiation.
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Estimated mortgage: $8,638*/month*. Estimated Ontario Land Transfer Tax: $51,350. First-time Lake of Bays home buyers may qualify for up to $8,475 in rebates.
The current listing price for 1040 Echo Bay Road, Lake of Bays, ON in Franklin, Lake of Bays is $2,595,000.
This property features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across approximately 1100-1500 sqft.
1040 Echo Bay Road, Lake of Bays, ON is a Detached (Bungalow) featuring a None basement.
Interior highlights include: Water Heater Owned, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor.
Yes, this property offers parking space for 10.0 vehicles (None).
Heating is provided via Electric and cooling via None.
Franklin, Lake of Bays
8 assaults (30.0/100k)
8 B&E (30.0/100k)
10 thefts (35.0/100k)
Improving vs previous year
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For a property listed at $2,595,000 in Lake of Bays, the legal minimum down payment is $519,000 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.
Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $51,350 for this transaction. As this listing is in Lake of Bays (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $51,350.
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