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1257 Paint Lake Road

Ridout Lake of Bays P0A 1E0

$509,000

Residential Freehold beds: 2 baths: 1.0

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Status:

Active

Prop. Type:

Residential Freehold

MLS® Num:

X12921312

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

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Welcome to 1257 Paint Lake Rd, Dorset! A charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage offering the perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and future potential. This cozy retreat is ideal for summer getaways, featuring a warm and inviting interior highlighted by a WETT-certified wood-burning fireplace for those cooler evenings. This property includes detached garage for storage of yard tools, games and water toys. Enjoy the beautiful deeded waterfront directly across the road, with 58 feet of shoreline and a clean, sandy bottom, perfect for swimming, lounging in the sun, and making the most of lakefront living. Situated on Paint Lake, one of the few lakes with boat access into Lake of Bays, this property opens the door to extended boating adventures and endless exploration. A bright sunroom provides additional living space and includes a futon for extra sleeping accommodations, perfect for hosting family and friends. Located on a municipally maintained paved road just minutes from the town of Dorset, this property offers easy year round access while still maintaining a peaceful cottage setting. This cottage is equipped with a drilled well providing clean drinking water and a septic system, offering convenience and peace of mind. Whether you're searching for a personal escape, an investment rental, or a property with the potential to expand or rebuild into a larger two-storey home, this property presents a fantastic opportunity in a sought after location. Experience the simplicity and charm of cottage life with the added benefit of future possibilities, your lakeside retreat awaits.

General Info:

Under Contract:

None

Property Type:

Residential Freehold

Property Sub Type:

Detached

Home Style:

Bungalow

Approx. Age:

51-99

Total Approx Floor Area:

< 700

Lot Size:

<.50

Lot Depth:

152'8"46.5 m

Lot Frontage:

105'32 m

Direction Faces:

East

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1.0

Water supply:

Well

Kitchens:

2

Bedrooms Above Grade:

2

Kitchens Above Grade:

2

Rooms Above Grade:

7

Zoning:

R

Additional Info:

Heating type:

Baseboard

Heating Fuel:

Electric

Fireplaces:

1

Foundation:

Unknown

Roof:

Metal

Basement:

None

Fireplace Features:

Wood Stove

Fireplace/Stove:

Yes

Alternative Power:

None

Garage:

Detached

Garage Spaces:

1.0

Parking Features:

Private

Parking Spaces:

2

Total Parking Spaces:

5.0

Rural services:

Cell Services, Internet High Speed, Telephone Available

Family Room:

No

Possession Details:

Flexible

Pool:

None

Link:

No

Financial Info:

HST Applicable To Sale Price:

Included In

Taxes:

$1,414 / 2025

Assessment:

$- / -

County:

Muskoka

Listing Area:

Lake of Bays

Listing Sub-Area:

Ridout

Property Features / Area Influences:

Lake/Pond, School Bus Route, Waterfront

Interior Features:

Water Heater Owned

Exterior Features:

Deck, Porch Enclosed

Easement/ Restrictions:

Unknown

Inclusions:

Fridge, stove, water heater owned, window coverings

Exclusions:

Blue Chair in Living room

Exterior Finish:

Wood

Water Frontage:

190'58 m

Waterfront Features:

Dock, Waterfront-Deeded

Waterfront:

Indirect

Shoreline:

Clean

Shoreline Allowance:

Owned

Shoreline Exposure:

North West

View:

Forest, Lake

Water View:

Direct

Access to property:

Paved Road, Municipal Road

Water Body Name:

Paint Lake

Water Body Type:

Lake

Waterfront Accessory Buildings:

Not Applicable

Docking Type:

Private

Room Information:

Floor

Type

Size

Other

Main

Living Room

17'1⅛"5.21 m × 11'7"3.53 m

Main

Kitchen

11'7"3.53 m × 7'2.13 m

Main

Kitchen

7'5"2.26 m × 5'3"1.60 m

Main

Bedroom

7'7"2.31 m × 6'6¾"2.00 m

Main

Bedroom

8'7"2.62 m × 7'7"2.31 m

Main

Sunroom

19'5.79 m × 6'3"1.91 m

Bathrooms:

Floor

Ensuite

Pieces

Other

Main

No

3

6'8" x 5'7" 3 Pc Bath

Other Details:

Utilities Hydro:

Yes

Water Supply Types:

Drilled Well

Special Designation:

Unknown

Sewers:

Septic

Air Conditioning:

None

Central Vacuum:

No

Seller Property Info Statement:

No

Listing Info:

Date Listed:

Mar 25, 2026

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Data was last updated March 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM (UTC)

Area Statistics

Listings on market:

14

Avg list price:

$1,297,250

Min list price:

$509,000

Max list price:

$5,595,000

Avg days on market:

32

Min days on market:

4

Max days on market:

710

These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Ridout. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.

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• ANDREW JOHN COCKS
• COCKS INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC., BROKERAGE
• 705-998-6284
• info@cocksrealty.ca

• LAURA BLAKEY
• COCKS INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC., BROKERAGE
• 705-998-6284
• laura@cocksrealty.ca

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