This summer, Chestnut Park Brokers Paul Crammond, Tracy Stewart, and Ragan Lovegrove are showcasing three Muskoka properties that have them falling in love with Muskoka all over again. These three listings—located on Lake of Bays, Lake Muskoka, and Kawagama Lake—promise to fulfill and exceed the Muskoka dreams of three lucky families.
Chestnut Park Brokers:
Ragan Lovegrove, Paul Crammond & Tracy Stewart - Offered at: $6,895,000
Enjoy 445 feet of classic Muskoka rocky shoreline and multiple sun exposures at this incredible Lake of Bays property. Built in 2006, the meticulously kept cottage is a beautiful example of “New Olde Muskoka” charm, featuring gorgeous reclaimed Hemlock floors throughout and an iconic gabled roofline. An extra 2,500 square feet of unfinished lower-level space is ideal for future finishing.
The first stop on our tour is at Lake of Bays, where a five-bedroom, 4,730-square-foot cottage situated on Elizabeth Point offers something special indeed. “In my 28 years up here selling property,” says Paul, “I’ve seen thousands of cottages and sold hundreds of waterfront properties, and in terms of natural beauty, views, and privacy, this property rates within my top 25, absolutely.”
Privacy is a guarantee at this true end-of-road property, where the forested setting and classic granite shoreline evoke quintessential Group of Seven scenes. Meanwhile, the cottage, built in 2006, is an exquisite example of finely appointed Muskoka design, including 20-foot ceilings in the great room, two superb river-rock fireplaces, and 2,000 square feet of wraparound deck.
With sun-up-to-sun-down exposure, crystal clear waters, and lake views measuring in the miles, this one-of-a-kind property enjoys as much future potential as it does realized potential, which is saying a lot. “The vacant adjoining, separately deeded lot is also available,” explains Ragan, “so there’s an exciting opportunity to expand the shoreline by 390 feet and build the quintessential family compound.”
“I’ve seen thousands of cottages and sold hundreds of waterfront properties, and in terms of natural beauty, views, and privacy, this property rates within my top 25, absolutely.” - Paul Crammond
Chestnut Park Brokers:
Paul Crammond & Tracy Stewart - Offered at: $7,585,000
Just ten minutes to Port Carling, Port Sandfield, and Bala, there’s nowhere better to get away from it all while not being far from everywhere you want to go.
Our second property is a recently renovated and expanded cottage on Acton Island on beautiful Lake Muskoka. Featuring over four acres of gentle terrain with 200-plus feet of shoreline, this extraordinary property impresses with the complete package: a beautifully customized four-bedroom cottage, a brand-new two-slip boathouse, a 3-bay garage, and gorgeously designed and crafted landscaping that seamlessly follows the natural contours of the property.
The cottage is a light-lover’s dream, with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows complementing a bright, open-floorplan interior. Enjoy meal prep in a luminous chef’s kitchen with views over the lake and a main-floor Muskoka room that makes the ideal place to extend the summer evenings. In contemporary Muskoka style, the main staircase incorporates granite treads in tribute to the natural surroundings.
The boathouse includes lavish additional air-conditioned guest quarters on the upper level, complete with a large L-shaped sundeck with glass railings plus a lounge area and full bath. Just ten minutes to Port Carling, Port Sandfield, and Bala, there’s nowhere better to get away from it all while not being far from everywhere you want to go. “I call it ‘centre ice locale,’” laughs Paul. “It’s the best of both worlds.”
Chestnut Park Brokers:
Ragan Lovegrove, Paul Crammond & Tracy Stewart - Offered at: $4,999,000
And last, but far from least, is the third and final stop on our tour. Anchored on the shores of Kawagama Lake, with a full southwest exposure, this home presents a rare combination of pristine natural surroundings and luxurious modern living. For Paul, who grew up on Lake Rosseau, Kawagama has the feel of any of the big three lakes as they were a generation ago. “What’s special here is you have the quiet nature and solitude that everyone wants in Muskoka,” he says, “without giving up any luxuries.”
The delightful character of the home is tangible in every room thanks to design that is personal and purposeful in equal measure. For example, the six generous bedrooms feature custom-designed furnishings, making each a curated, stylized personal haven. “This is a great example of a humanistic approach to architecture and design,” explains Tracy. “Everything is deliberate.”
Out of doors, a large steel-pier dock stretches out into the famously clear waters of Kawagama, the fifth-largest lake in Muskoka, while a beautiful sand beach invites leisurely strolls, lapping in the waves, and gentle entry into the water for young and not-so-young alike. Granite stairs and flagstone pathways connect the cottage and its sunny stone patio with the dock and a lakeside firepit area.