Make Lake Muskoka part of your everyday life. With spectacular sunsets and four-season comfort, this historic waterfront property in Torrance is ready to welcome its next chapter as a year-round home or cherished cottage retreat.Built in 1892 as the original family homestead, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage has been thoughtfully updated over the years while preserving its unmistakable Muskoka character. Settle in and enjoy it today, with the freedom to add your own touches over time.At the shoreline, a new dock, gradual sandy entry and the charming waterside bunkie, affectionately named "Dreamboat," set the scene for easy days by the lake. Start your morning with coffee overlooking the water, spend afternoons swimming or exploring by boat, and gather on the dock as the sun sets across Lake Muskoka. When friends stay for the weekend, Dreamboat gives them a memorable retreat of their own.Mainland access and four-season use mean the enjoyment continues well beyond summer. Come for colourful autumn weekends, quiet winter escapes and the first signs of spring-or make this your full-time home and experience every season on the lake.From your dock, explore the connected waters of Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph, with waterfront destinations in Port Carling, Bala and Gravenhurst along the way. Nearby, enjoy an evening at the Kee to Bala, unwind at the Beer Spa or take in the stars at Torrance Barrens.For island cottage owners, the property also offers appealing potential as a mainland base, with ample parking, guest accommodation and easy water access.A sandy shoreline, a sunset-facing dock and more than a century of stories. Whether you're looking for a home on the water or a cottage to bring everyone together, this is a place to settle in, make memories and create your own Muskoka traditions.
Under Contract:
Propane Tank
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
1 1/2 Storey
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Lot Depth:
223'5"68.1 m
Lot Frontage:
49'14.9 m
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Topography:
Flat, Level, Wooded/Treed, Waterway
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Other
Kitchens:
2
Kitchens in Basement:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
9
Fractional Ownership:
No
Heating type:
Baseboard
Heating Fuel:
Electric
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Crawl Space, Unfinished
Fireplace Features:
Propane, Living Room
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Alternative Power:
None
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Available, Private
Parking Spaces:
6
Total Parking Spaces:
6.0
Family Room:
Yes
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$3,189.18 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Muskoka
Muskoka Lakes
Wood (Muskoka Lakes)
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
Deck, Fishing, Year Round Living
Other
Unknown
Propane Tank
See Schedule C
See Schedule C
Vinyl Siding
No
No
48'10¾"14.9 m
Beach Front, Dock
Direct
Clean, Natural, Shallow
None
West
Trees/Woods, Water, Lake, Panoramic
Direct
Paved Road, Municipal Road, Year Round Municipal Road
Data was last updated November 2, 2026 at 06:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
22
Avg list price:
$1,162,000
Min list price:
$589,900
Max list price:
$8,990,000
Avg days on market:
60
Min days on market:
13
Max days on market:
215
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and located in
Wood (Muskoka Lakes). Average values are
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