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1025 Section House Road

1025 Section House Road

Muskoka Lakes, ON

  • 4 bed
  • 2 bath
  • approx. 1500-2000 sqft
  • Detached
$1,249,000

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.

Listing Details

Taxes (2025)
$3,189
Listed
September 9, 2026

Price History

Property

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Age
100+
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Block
Interior
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
Lot Size
49 x 223.45 Feet

Parking

Garage
None
Covered Spaces
0
Total Parking
6

Utilities

Water
Lake/River, Water System, Sediment Filter
Sewer
Septic
Heat Source
Electric

Location & Legal

Cross Street
Keeler Rd & Section House
Parcel Number
480300226
Possession
Flexible
Occupancy
Owner

Included

Inclusions
See Schedule C
Exclusions
See Schedule C
Rental Items
Propane Tank

Waterfront

Water Body
Lake Muskoka
Shoreline
Clean, Natural, Shallow
Docking
Private

Community

Postal area P0C

Population
4,824
Private dwellings
6,930
Median age
56.8
Average household size
2.1
Median household income
$78,500

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Local market

Residential Freehold in Muskoka Lakes · last 12 months

Median sold price
$885,000
Homes sold
245
Median days on market
28
Sale-to-list price
93.8%

Based on 245 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Muskoka Lakes over the last 12 months.

Rooms

4-piece on Ground, 3-piece on Flat

Second

  • Bedroom 214'9" x 11'6"
  • Bedroom 314'9" x 12'10"

Ground

  • Bedroom14'9" x 11'6"
  • Dining Room8'6" x 16'1"
  • Foyer8'10" x 5'3"
  • Kitchen8'6" x 20'

Flat

  • Bathroom10'6" x 6'3"
  • Kitchen18'4" x 5'3"

Listed by

RE/MAX Professionals North

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$249,800

Estimated Monthly Payment

$6,136

Land transfer tax

Estimated land transfer tax$21,455

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Mortgage: $6,136/mo (20% down, 5.5%)

Taxes: $266/mo · Insurance: $312/mo

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