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A rare opportunity on the Moon River, offering the ideal combination of expansive waterfront living and town convenience, just a five-minute walk from Bala. Set on full municipal water and sewer services, this spacious five-bedroom, six-bathroom cottage was designed for large gatherings of family and friends, providing the ultimate culinary efficiency with an open concept kitchen appointed with dual high-end refrigerators, dual ovens, and dual dishwashers. Two of the five bedrooms feature private balconies and a third bedroom walks directly out on the deck. The primary bedroom offers a private screened in terrace. Each bedroom features its own private ensuite, while two additional sleeping nooks allow the property to comfortably accommodate up to 14 people. The bright, interior features a double-height living and dining area with warm wood finishes, expansive windows, generous entertaining spaces, and an impressive stone fireplace. A fabulous Muskoka Room leads to the screened in porch, both providing the perfect place to relax while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. Outside, an expansive deck creates exceptional space for dining, entertaining and enjoying the waterfront setting. The well landscaped property captures both beautiful sunrises and sunsets, while the level lawn and pathway lead to an oversized steel dock featuring a child-friendly wade-in area that transitions into deep-water swimming and boating.. An outstanding Muskoka retreat with excellent accommodations, municipal services and all the shops, dining and amenities of Bala within easy walking distance.
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
X13799006
Status
For Sale
Listed
Sep 17, 2026
Last updated
Oct 6, 2026
Possession
Flexible
Building
Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Approx. age
Not provided by brokerage
Approx. size
3,500–5,000 ft²
Basement
Crawl Space
Lot
Frontage
335.00 ft
Depth
1.00 ft
Lot area
≈ 335 ft² (calculated)
View
North
Community
Wood (Muskoka Lakes)
Parking & utilities
Garage
None, 6 spaces
Driveway
6 spaces
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
Central Air
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$12,145 / 2026
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
Chestnut Park Real Estate
Interior
Level
Room
Size
Features
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 5
Kitchens: 1 above grade
Basement: Crawl Space
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Exterior
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Direct
Pool features: None
Property features: Lake/Pond, Golf, Beach, Waterfront
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Monthly Cost
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Estimated monthly$11,842/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$10,830
Property taxFrom listing: $12,145/yr$1,012
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Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$579,000
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$58,850
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$640,650
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Muskoka Lakes has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
Uses Ontario’s land transfer tax brackets and the down payment set in Monthly Cost. Legal, inspection and title-insurance figures are typical ranges, not quotes.
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