Muskoka Waterfront Cottage, Six Mile Lake

Description

Fed by a steady flow from the pristine Severn wilderness watershed, Six Mile Lake is a medium size lake at the south-west corner of Muskoka district. Cherished by its cottagers for a community atmosphere, clean waters, fabulous sunsets it has open waters and many islands, channels and inlets. (So beautiful, renowned painter David Milne chose Six Mile as his home). On-lake cascades, playgrounds, beaches, wilderness hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, jumping rocks and nearby horseback riding, golf, heritage museums and dining venues together make Six Mile a wonderful place for family holidays and retreats. Only a portage away from the extensive Trent-Severn waterway system, Six Mile is a short drive to Port Severn, Midland, Coldwater, Bala, Honey Harbour and beautiful Beausoleil Island National park. A 5 minute boat ride from either marina, this charming, well-maintained, 3 to 4-bedroom cottage is poised above a protected shore on a private, forested lot adjacent to a 66' wide corridor of protected green-space that spans the island. Built on a granite ridge yet nestled among the pines, this retreat boasts outstanding SE views from its decks and picture windows and also a slot westerly view through the forest to afternoon sparkling waters and evening sunsets. Spacious and bright it has an upper and lower deck, floating and fixed docks, a dock-house, bunkie, pump-house, and a wood/storage shed. The deep-water dock/swim area has room for family gatherings, three boats, a canoe, sailboat and several kayaks; the water-side campfire circle comfortably seats nine. This is a low-maintenance operation. Built on posts over cleared granite bedrock its foundation is open, airy, clean and dry. Well sealed there has never been a mouse in this house, and it is easy to heat with its low ceilings and centrally located wood stove/fireplace. The recently-replaced roof is gutter-free with gap-less aluminum facia and soffits. A full bathroom and kitchen plumb to a septic system that is simple and reliable with no pumps or intermediary holding tanks; the field works well. Even better it drains to the back of the property through 500 feet of forested earth. Winterizing this 3-season abode is simple; just shut the storm windows, secure the floating docks to shore, drain the water pipes and pump, pull in the fishing boat, then pack out before the snow flies. Vista views across sparkling waters to a distant Georgian Bay granite and mature pine shore. A cozy, low maintenance cottage situated on a private forested lot with a weed-free shoreline; this fully outfitted boat-in property has it all. 2 Boats available, 16' bowrider with 60hp, 14' tinny with 8hp Parking, and boat slip available this year.