Real Estate

$999K for a Balsam Lake cottage with a two-tier deck and investment potential

58 Iris Drive, Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1

Lot size: 100 by 195 feet

List price: $999,000

Date listed: June 16, 2026

Realtor: Anna Provad

This three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage on Balsam Lake sits on 100 feet of waterfront in a quiet, protected bay. The four-season Kawartha Lakes property features a sandy wade-in shoreline, a long dock, and access to the Trent-Severn Waterway. Inside, you’ll find an open-concept living space clad in pine wood and fitted with beamed ceilings. A wood-burning stove is nestled in the lake-facing living room that has access to the two-tier deck, the perfect spot for enjoying gorgeous sunsets. The cottage features a new septic system, two hot water tanks, new windows facing the lake, a heated waterline, and a heated and insulated crawlspace. It also has a short-term rental license already in place, making it a great option for a personal or investment property.

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