Real Estate

This Kenora cottage on Lake of the Woods is listed for less than $800K

Published: April 16, 2024
A lakefront cottage with lots of windows sits on a high slope, surrounded by trees.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Waterfront side of cottage

A lakefront cottage with lots of windows sits on a high slope, surrounded by trees.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Cottage and bunkie

A lakefront cottage with lots of windows sits on a high slope, surrounded by trees. A couple of canoes are stored in a narrow, open space under the deck.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Side view of cottage

Wooden stairs lead up to a cottage.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Back of cottage and stairs to entrance

The side of a cottage sitting on top of a slope, with a deck with a railing. Stairs on the left lead down the hill. A white front door leads into the cottage.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Entrance

A small kitchen with a dining area. The dining area has wood-panelled walls and a table and chairs, and the kitchen has floral wallpaper, white cabinets, a big fridge, and a door to outside.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Entry into kitchen

a cottage kitchen
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Dining area

A cottage living room with wood-panelled walls. A woodstove sits in the corner, and a glass coffee table sits between a burgundy couch and chair. A door leads to outside.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Living area and additional entrance

A living area with wood-panelled walls a burgundy chair leads into a big sunroom with a high ceiling, a couch, and lots of windows.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Living area and sunroom

A big sunroom with a high, wood-panelled ceiling, lots of windows, a couch, a chair, a small dining area, and a desk. A door leads to an outdoor deck.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Sunroom

a table with four chairs
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Sunroom dining area

a sunroom with deck access
Photo courtesy Paul Magel and Nancy Sorel
Sunroom with deck access

A living area leads to a small kitchen.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Sunroom, reverse view

A small bedroom with two windows, a dresser, and a bed.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Bedroom

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a shower-tub combo.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Bathroom

A small bedroom with a big bed, a window, and an orange accent wall.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Second bedroom

A small bedroom with a window, a bed, and a dresser.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Third bedroom

A washing machine and a dryer sit side by side in a hallway alcove. Hooks hang on the wall above them, with a shelf above the hooks.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Laundry area

A small loft area with two beds, a chair, and a couple shelves recessed into the wall.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Loft space

Wooden stairs lead down to a bunkie with a deck.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Bunkie

A small interior space with wood-panelled walls and a hardwood floor, a small bed, a wicker couch and chair, and lots of windows.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Bunkie interior

A big deck with two cushioned patio chairs, looking out over trees.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Bunkie deck

A sloping, lakefront outdoor space with lots of trees. Two white Muskoka chairs sit around a fire pit. A slice of blue lake peeks between the trees.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Firepit

A sloping outdoor space with lots of trees, a hammock, and a fire pit. Blue lake peeks between the trees.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Path to water

Wooden stairs lead down to a dock, which extends out into a blue lake from a big deck.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Stairs down to dock

A wooden dock extends out from a big deck into a blue lake.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Dock

A small wooden storage shed sits in a lakefront area surrounded by trees.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Lakefront storage shed

A small storage shed. A pile of fire wood and a blue Muskoka chair sit beside the shed.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Additional shed

Overhead view of a lakefront property surrounded by trees, with a dock extending into the water.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Overhead view of property

A long, wide driveway gravel driveway, with tall trees on either side.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Driveway

A gravel driveway opens up into a parking area of a cottage property, beside stairs leading up.
Photo by Jeff Strachan
Parking area

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This Kenora cottage on Lake of the Woods is listed for less than $800K

1299 Storm Bay Road, Kenora, Ont. 

Waterfront: Lake of the Woods

Bedrooms: 3 + loft

Bathrooms: 1

Lot size: 1.1 acres

Living area: 1,213 sq. ft.

List price: $775,000

Date listed: October 21, 2023

Realtor: Jeff Strachan

About the property

This Kenora cottage property on beautiful Lake of the Woods has a bounty of both indoor and outdoor space to enjoy. The main cottage has a cozy living area, complete with a woodstove, and a big sunroom with sweeping views of the lake. A laundry area offers convenience for those longer cottage stays. With three bedrooms, a loft space that can function as additional sleeping quarters, and a bunkie, there’s plenty of room for hosting friends and family. The bunkie also has its own deck, ideal for relaxing in the fresh air. Outside, tall trees throughout the property provide privacy and shade. The dock has new stairs and a new deck, offering lots of space to hang out by the water. Two sheds provide ample storage space. About a twenty-minute drive from downtown Kenora, this tranquil cottage retreat is surrounded by nature without being too far from stores and amenities.

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