A four-season family retreat on sought-after Paint Lake, just minutes from the charming village of Dorset. This exceptional waterfront property features a bright two-bedroom main cottage and a separate two-bedroom bunkhouse, both extensively upgraded and fully serviced with water, electricity, and HVAC for comfortable year-round living.Set on a spacious, well-treed lot with a gentle slope to the shoreline, the property offers a newly designed rock fire-pit gathering area, a walkway to a newer dock, and a shallow sandy beach entry ideal for all ages. Recently repainted exteriors on all buildings create a cohesive and well-maintained appearance throughout.The main cottage showcases an inviting open-concept layout with a newly renovated kitchen and appliances, a stunning wall of windows framing picturesque lake views, and warm pine finishes with exposed beams that deliver a classic Muskoka atmosphere. Thoughtful custom details include a built-in bench and shelving at the front entry and a custom platform bed in the second bedroom. Heating is provided by a propane forced-air furnace in the main cottage and electric heat in the second cottage.Interior upgrades throughout include new bathroom vanities and fresh paint, while energy efficiency has been enhanced with new insulation in the crawl space and attic of the main cottage, along with new attic insulation in the second cottage.Additional highlights include a new hot tub and electric sauna with all-new electrical, connected decking between buildings, an automatic generator, and a new 200-amp electrical service completed by Hydro One. The property is further complemented by a driveway workshop and a charming pine bunkie/playhouse-ideal for guests, a studio, kids' retreat, or private escape.Enjoy the very best of Muskoka living with nearby dining, shopping, scenic trails, and four-season recreation including fishing, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and biking-all within an easy two-hour drive from the GTA.
Address
2 - 1355 Bellwood Acres Road
List Price
$1,295,000
MLS® Status
New
Expiration Date
2026-06-30
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
Bungalow
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Lake of Bays
Sub-Area
Ridout
Region
Muskoka
Bedrooms
4
Bedrooms (Total)
4
Rooms Above Grade
11
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
1100-1500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
MPAC
Lot Depth
252.33
Lot Size Range (Acres)
.50 - 1.99
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
99.5
Parcel Number
480610155
Parcel of Tied Land
No
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
Hwy 117 & Bellwood Acres Road
MLS® Number
X12746786
Listing Brokerage
EXP REALTY
Basement Area
Crawl Space
Postal Code
P0B 1A0
Posession Details
immediate
Parking
Private Double
Parking Places (Total)
4
Parking Spaces
4
Tax Amount
$2,578.00
Tax Year
2025
Site Influences
Waterfront
Interior Features
Guest Accommodations, Propane Tank, Sauna, Water Heater Owned, Water Treatment
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Unknown
Board Or Association
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Heat Source
Electric
Heat Type
Baseboard
Cooling Features
Wall Unit(s)
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
East
Fireplace
No
Foundation Details
Unknown
Garage
No
Garage Type
None
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt Shingle, Metal
Tax Legal Description
PCL14992 SEC MUSKOKA; LT 3 PL M351 RIDOUT; LAKE OF BAYS; DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA. ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE AND 35R21761 PART 4
View Type
Water, Trees/Woods
Water View
Unobstructive
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Not Applicable
Waterfront Features
Dock, Stairs to Waterfront, Waterfront-Deeded
Water Frontage (Feet)
100
Water Body Name
Paint Lake
Water Body Type
Lake
Shoreline
Sandy
Shoreline Allowance
Owned
Access To Property
Municipal Road, Year Round Municipal Road
Alternative Power
Generator-Wired
Sewer
None