Property Description

LUXURIOUS LAKEFRONT RETREAT WITH 200 FT OF SHORELINE, PRIME SW EXPOSURE, BUNKIE & HEATED/INSULATED GUEST COTTAGE!

Welcome to 3978 South Portage Road, Lake of Bays, where luxury lakeside living meets the breathtaking beauty of Muskoka’s second-largest lake. Conveniently located near Huntsville, Dorset, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, and Baysville, this stunning property offers unparalleled access to year-round recreation and relaxation.

As you approach this exceptional home, you’ll immediately notice its prime location on a year-round municipal road at the east end of Lake of Bays, offering a shorter drive from the city. With garbage and recycling pick-up, plus being situated on a school bus route, convenience is at your doorstep. Additionally, the crushed granite driveway provides parking for 6–8 vehicles.

The property spans 0.86 acres, featuring a 1/4 acre cleared area for games, entertaining, or future landscaping, along with an additional cleared area across the road offering potential for a garage, auxiliary building, or extra parking. Perennial gardens and professional landscaping with granite stone steps enhance the natural beauty and charm of the grounds. 

Boasting 200 feet of pristine shoreline, this property showcases a hard-packed sandy beach, crystal clear waters, easy walk-in entry, and deeper water off the dock for a waterfront experience that appeals to all ages. Multiple docks, including a newer 500 sq. ft. L-shaped floating dock professionally installed by Docks.com, provides ample space for docking and enjoying the lake. Two-tier decks off both the main house and guest cottage offer stunning views and plenty of room for outdoor dining and gathering. Gentle, flat topography with no stairs ensures easy, direct access to the shoreline. Enjoy beautiful southwest exposure, panoramic views of the calm bay and surrounding forest, and sunrises to sunsets from your dock.

Step inside this substantially rebuilt home in 2007, featuring an open-concept layout with beautiful finishes. The charming kitchen welcomes you with reclaimed antique wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a large island, tumbled stone flooring, a Jenn-Air cooktop stove, a built-in oven, and updated appliances. The dining and living area boasts cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light and offer spectacular lake views. This home comfortably sleeps 13, making it ideal for large groups or families.

The Primary bedroom features a separate entry to the deck and a wall of windows offering lake views from the moment you wake up to moon views as you fall asleep. A second bedroom is perfect for guests or family, both of which are served by a well-appointed 3-piece bathroom. Ceramic flooring in the bathrooms is complemented by radiant in-floor heating for added comfort.

Outside, you’ll find a bunkie for additional space, plus a heated, insulated guest cottage offering a cozy escape with its own living room, two bedrooms, and a 3-piece bathroom. Perfect for hosting visitors or creating a peaceful retreat, the guest cottage features a propane zero-clearance fireplace and its own on-demand hot water system.

Additional modern comforts include forced-air propane heating with a high-efficiency furnace, independent on-demand hot water systems in both the main house and the guest cottage, and a UV-filtered lake water system with a heat-traced submersible pump and heated water lines in both the main house and the guest cottage. The home also features foamed-in-place insulation for maximum efficiency and year-round comfort, low-flush toilets, and modernized plumbing.

High-speed wireless internet is available, perfect for remote work or streaming. A BBQ gas hookup connects directly to the house gas line for effortless outdoor cooking. The over-capacity Whitney bed septic system, along with updated weepers and a drainage system, provides reliable, long-term functionality.

Set on Lake of Bays, one of Muskoka’s most coveted lakes known for its clear water, miles of boating opportunities, and natural beauty, this property provides the perfect setting for endless outdoor adventures. Enjoy a boat ride to local restaurants, grocery stores, the LCBO, Robinson’s Hardware, ice cream, and Lake of Bays Brewery. You can also boat to Bigwin Island, where a resort-style experience awaits, including golf and exclusive social memberships. Explore over 170 kilometres of shoreline, kayak in the serene waters, or fish for lake trout and smallmouth bass. Nature lovers will appreciate the abundant wildlife, including loons, ospreys, and even the occasional bald eagle.

With the proper approvals and licensing, this property has exciting potential for short-term rentals, offering a fantastic opportunity for added flexibility and income!

This one-of-a-kind lakeside retreat offers everything you need to embrace the Muskoka lifestyle with unmatched elegance and comfort. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful weekend getaway or a year-round home, 3978 South Portage Road is ready to welcome you to luxury living on Lake of Bays.