Within the Bona Vista enclave on Lake of Bays, this property reaches from the water back into 35 acres of shared land, owned and reserved for members of the Bona Vista Cottagers Association. Private trails wind through the property to picnic spots overlooking Dreamhaven Lake, walked in summer and snowshoed in winter, and the protected water is well suited to paddling. With 160 feet of frontage on Lake of Bays, the setting moves from forest to shoreline across a single property. Built in 2016 with ICF construction for year-round efficiency, the 1.5-storey home centres on an open-concept living space where expansive windows keep the water in view and a wood-burning fireplace anchors the room after dark. The main floor has a bedroom and full bath for single-level living, with two more bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs. A four-season Muskoka room with a propane fireplace extends the usable space into the colder months. Outside, two separate bunkies add flexible room for guests, hobbies, or storage. At the shoreline, the boathouse is the rare piece: a single-slip, two-storey design with full accommodations above, a 3-piece bathroom, and a private balcony over the water. Two-storey boathouses like this one are no longer permitted on Lake of Bays, which makes the living space at the water's edge something that cannot be replicated on a new build. Set on nearly an acre with year-round access, the property runs on forced air heating, fibre internet, and a drilled well, making it as workable as a full-time residence as it is a four-season retreat. From the trails at the back to the room above the water, it covers ground that few Lake of Bays properties can.
Address
1059 Bona Vista Road
List Price
$3,750,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
1 1/2 Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Lake of Bays
Sub-Area
Franklin
Region
Muskoka
Bedrooms
3
Bedrooms (Total)
3
Rooms Above Grade
9
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
2500-3000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
Survey
Lot Depth
218
Lot Shape
Irregular
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
160
Parcel Number
480630022
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
South Portage Rd / Bona Vista Rd
MLS® Number
X13454602
Listing Brokerage
Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
Basement Area
Unfinished, Walk-Out
Postal Code
P1H 2J3
Posession Details
Flexible
Parking Places (Total)
6
Parking Spaces
6
Tax Amount
$8,318.43
Tax Year
2025
Rural Utilities
Internet High Speed, Cell Services, Garbage Pickup
Site Influences
Beach, Lake Backlot, Marina, Waterfront
Interior Features
ERV/HRV, Water Heater Owned, Water Softener
Property Features
Beach, Marina, Lake Backlot
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
Yes
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Unknown
Board Or Association
One Point Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Propane
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
Central Air
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
East
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Propane, Wood
Foundation Details
Insulated Concrete Form, Piers
Garage
No
Garage Type
None
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Other Structures
Out Buildings
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Tax Legal Description
PCL 2519 SEC MUSKOKA; LT 4 PL M32 FRANKLIN; PT RDAL IN FRONT OF LT 29 CON 5 FRANKLIN CLOSED BY LT120813 PT 1 35R9183; LAKE OF BAYS ; THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA
Water Source
Drilled Well
Water View
Direct
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Boat House, W/Accommodation Above, Single Slip, Two Storey, Bunkie
Waterfront Features
Boathouse
Water Frontage (Feet)
160
Water Body Name
Lake of Bays
Water Body Type
Lake
Shoreline
Clean, Sandy
Shoreline Allowance
Owned
Access To Property
Year Round Private Road
Alternative Power
Generator-Wired
Sewer
Septic