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Truly a special offering. Over 6 acres of privacy with over 650 feet of shoreline and a one-of-a-kind private year-round home or cottage. Wow! The home/cottage sits on 2.28 acres with 228 feet of water frontage and now the neighbouring 4 acres plus an additional 430 ft. of water frontage is included! The cottage has 3 levels - 2 of the levels each have their own kitchen, bedroom, washroom, living/dining area. The second level also offers laundry and a large sunroom. Head to the third floor to discover an unfinished studio/living space - use your imagination. The waterfront in front of the cottage is sandy entry, shallow and great for little ones. Boat, paddleboard, canoe or kayak picturesque Wren Lake that leads into Little Wren Lake and, with a short portage, further into Raven Lake. Built for nature lovers, this is the perfect getaway. Additional buildings include a deep and spacious garage with overhead loft for storage, a workshop/bunkie (was once lived in while house was being built and has it's own holding tank, separate from the septic system), a Boat House and your own boatlaunch. There are existing trails on the acreage for the adventurous - a good hike or snowshoe - the choice is yours. You are moments from the old "Frost Centre" with access to the Algonquin Water Trails, and more hiking, snowshoeing and skiing trails. Close to the community of Dorset for essentials, or head South to Minden, or west to Bracebridge or Huntsville. You have both Muskoka and The Haliburton Highlands at your doorstep!
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
X13138264
Status
For Sale
Listed
May 15, 2026
Last updated
Oct 2, 2026
Possession
Other
Building
Type
Detached
Style
3-Storey
Approx. age
51-99
Approx. size
1,500–2,000 ft²
Basement
Crawl Space
Lot
Frontage
537.82 ft
Depth
417.00 ft
Lot area
≈ 224,271 ft² (calculated)
View
West
Community
Sherborne
Parking & utilities
Garage
Detached, Garage, 1 space
Driveway
Private, 5 spaces
Heating
Other
Cooling
None
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$3,841 / 2025
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
RE/MAX Professionals North
Interior
Level
Room
Size
Features
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 2
Kitchens: 2 above grade
Basement: Crawl Space
Heating: Other
Cooling: None
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Direct
Pool features: None
Property features: Lake/Pond, Wooded/Treed, School Bus Route
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Monthly Cost
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Estimated monthly$3,309/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$2,989
Property taxFrom listing: $3,841/yr$320
Minimum $54,900 down for this price; the slider moves in whole percent, starting at 7%. Under 20% adds mortgage default insurance. Confirm with a lender.
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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$159,800
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$12,455
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$175,055
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Algonquin Highlands 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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