NewFor sale 50$1,999,000
1521 Old Hwy 117
Franklin, Lake of Bays, Ontario P0B1A0
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About this home
An extraordinary two-storey boathouse unlike anything else on Lake of Bays. Approximately 2,200 sq. ft., it features multiple dormers, skylights, balconies, a spacious entertainment deck, upper and lower multipurpose rooms, two boat slips with electric hoists and even a washroom. The true showpiece is the natural stream that flows through the boathouse, passing through two sections of the building connected by a distinctive arched footbridge before continuing to the lake. A remarkable combination of architecture, nature and waterfront living. The property comprises of three parcels totaling approximately 2.16 acres with 265 feet of Lake of Bays shoreline. Abundant table land and a gently sloping building site create an ideal setting for a luxury cottage or year-round home. A demolition permit is already in place for the existing two-bedroom cottage, providing a valuable head start for a new build. Enjoy wide-open big-lake views toward Bigwin Island, all-day sunshine and spectacular western sunset exposure, along with excellent privacy. Access is straightforward, with a private meandering driveway leading directly from Muskoka Highway 117, a year-round municipally maintained road. The driveway winds through mature forest, past the property's distinctive weathered lions and alongside a gentle bubbling stream before opening onto the waterfront. This prime location offers an important advantage: easy highway access and a shorter commute to the city, making it an especially appealing choice for a luxury cottage or year-round home. Close to championship golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, boating and the charming communities of Muskoka, this is a remarkable opportunity to build your dream on Lake of Bays while keeping the GTA within convenient reach.
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Property details
Listing
- MLS® number
- X13830728
- Added
- Sep 25, 2026 ()
- Updated
- Sep 27, 2026 ()
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Overview
- Property type
- Single Family
- Building type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Storeys
- 1
- Ownership
- Freehold
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Heating
- Other, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Irregular lot size
Building
- Basement
- None
- Exterior
- Wood
- Foundation
- Wood/Piers
- Parking
- No Garage · 8 spaces
Land
- Lot size
- 265 x 831 ft
- Lot notes
- Irregular
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on lake
- Body of water
- Lake of Bays
- View
- Lake view, View of water, Direct Water View
- Zoning
- Waterfront Service Commercial
Services
- Sewer
- Septic System
Location
- Cross streets
- Hwy 117 and Old Hwy 117
- Directions
- Highway 117 to Old Hwy 117 to subject property.
Running costs
- Annual property tax (2025)
- $7,792
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