Stunning Turnkey 3-Season Cottage on Peaceful Skin Lake! Arrive at this charming bungalow and immediately feel the tranquility of cottage country. Step into its roomy screened-in porch - a wonderful mudroom with seating areas for relaxing while overlooking the lake. Inside, the spacious open-concept living, dining and kitchen area features a warm pine interior and a wall of windows that reveal a truly majestic view of tall trees and gleaming lakefront. From the kitchen, walk through glass sliding doors onto a large deck - perfect for BBQs, entertaining family and friends or enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the water. Filled with natural light, the cottage offers 3 bedrooms (each with a closet), a charming bunkie for additional guests, and a 3-piece bathroom. The maturely treed lot offers a wonderful sense of privacy, with a waterfront that boasts both a sandy, gentle entry and deeper water off the dock. Skin Lake is small, quiet and coveted for its beautiful natural setting (approx. half of the shoreline is Crown land), with excellent fishing (lake trout and smallmouth bass). High-speed internet is available, making it ideal for those who want more time at the lake, even while working remotely. Or cozy up by the wood stove (newly installed late 2019) with a book and cup of tea on a cool summer's evening or crisp fall day. Just 12 minutes from the lovely village of Dorset - featuring the famous Robinson's General Store and Pizza On Earth, local artisans, LCBO, Dorset Lookout Tower and much more. From Dorset, Huntsville, Bracebridge and the West Gate of Algonquin Park are each approx. 35 minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of Crown land along Livingston Road and throughout the area, with access to hiking, ATV and snowmobile trails, and stunning views at every turn. 2 storage sheds for your cottage toys and tools. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboard and many other inclusions in the sale - even the sounds of the loons!
Address
1052 Skin Lake Drive
List Price
$699,000
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
Bungalow
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Algonquin Highlands
Sub-Area
McClintock
Region
Haliburton
Bedrooms
3
Bedrooms (Total)
3
Rooms Above Grade
6
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
700-1100 Sq. Ft.
Lot Depth
324
Lot Size Range (Acres)
.50 - 1.99
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
100
Parcel Number
391010664
Occupant Type
Partial
Cross Street
Livingstone Lake Road (County Road 12) & Skin Lake Drive
Approx. Age
31 - 50 Years
MLS® Number
X13698620
Listing Brokerage
Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.
Basement Area
None
Postal Code
P0A 1E0
Parking Places (Total)
4
Parking Spaces
4
Tax Amount
$2,410.03
Tax Year
2026
Site Influences
Waterfront
Interior Features
Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Disclosures
Unknown
Board Or Association
One Point Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Electric
Heat Type
Baseboard
Cooling Features
None
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
West
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Wood Stove, Wood, Living Room
Foundation Details
Piers, Concrete Block
Garage
No
Garage Type
None
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Tax Legal Description
PT LT 18 CON 6 MCCLINTOCK AS IN H112042; S/T H112042; ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS
View Type
Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
Water View
Direct
Waterfront
Yes
Docking Type
Private
Waterfront
Direct
Waterfront Accessory
Not Applicable
Waterfront Features
Dock
Water Frontage (Feet)
100
Water Body Name
Lower Fletcher Lake
Water Body Type
Lake
Shoreline
Natural, Sandy, Clean
Shoreline Allowance
Not Owned
Access To Property
Seasonal Private Road
Alternative Power
None
Sewer
Septic