This century-old Thousand Islands cottage is listed for less than $900K

A stone cottage with green trim on a green island. In front of the island, a green dock with a white parked boat

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Access to cottage from water

Large stone steps lead up to a stone two-level cottage with green trim

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Front of cottage

A covered porch in front of the stone house. White chairs with yellow cushions line the porch

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Veranda

A porch swing with yellow cushions face a wood coffee table on the porch outside the cottage

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Sitting area

An open door sandwiched by two bright windows face a large cream carpet

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Entryway

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Foyer

A side angle of the green chairs beside the stone fireplace

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Sitting area with fireplace

A white couch perpendicular to two green wicker chairs and a large stone fireplace

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Den

A white chair perpendicular to two green wicker chairs and a large stone fireplace

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Den, reverse view

In a room with tall ceilings, a wood dining table sits in the centre of the room. A window sitting area sits along the back of the room

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Dining area

A wood dining table with orange chairs faces the foyer

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Dining area, reverse view

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Kitchen

To the right, a white stove, prep area and cabinets. On the left, a white fridge

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Kitchen, reverse view

A bright French door is outlined with small paintings of various fruit and vegetables

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Access to veranda

A yellow bathroom with a white tub and toilet

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Main floor bathroom

Two white beds face a dresser in a green bedroom

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Main floor bedroom

Two white beds face a wood dresser and mirror in a green bedroom

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Main floor bedroom, reverse view

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Second floor landing

Two white beds pressed against each other in a wallpapered room

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Primary bedroom

Two white beds face a bright window with sheer curtains

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Primary bedroom, reverse view

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Third bedroom

A white twin bed pressed against windows in a yellow room

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Fourth bedroom

Reverse view of the white twin bed in a yellow room

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Fourth bedroom, reverse view

A white twin bed in a painted green room faces a high window

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Fifth bedroom

A teal bathroom with a white toilet, bright window with a sheer curtain, and a bathtub

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Upstairs bathroom

A green covered porch juts out from the top of the roof

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Balcony off primary bedroom

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Balcony views

A stone cottage with a green covered porch

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Side veranda

The side of the cottage features a covered dining area

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Cottage exterior

A stone cottage with a grassy clearing. In the grass, white chairs sit in the circle

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Outdoor seating area

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Dock

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Dock

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Gazebo

Open doorway to a long green boathouse in teh water

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Boathouse with workshop

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Land entrance to boathouse

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Boathouse interior

Inside the boathouse, an unfinished interior with wood beams

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Workshop

aerial view of a lush green island surrounded by turquoise water

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Aerial view of West Jackstraw Island

West Jackstraw Island, Leeds & Thousand Islands, Ont.

Body of Water: St. Lawrence River

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 2

Lot size: 0.05 acres

Living area: Approx. 2,000 sq. ft.

List price: $895,000

Date listed: July 12, 2024

Realtor: Georgina Ratcliffe

After 100 years of ownership under the same family, West Jackstraw Island and its turn-of-the-century, granite-clad cottage are now for sale. Part of Ontario’s famed Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the five-bedroom, two-bathroom island cottage is a short boat ride away from Gananoque Municipal Marina and includes a slip boathouse with an adjoining workshop. Inside, the star of the cottage is its grand foyer, complete with a stone fireplace and tons of natural wood accents. The main floor has decorative, wood plank ceilings throughout, plus two sitting rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a bedroom. On the upper level are three more bedrooms—plus the primary bedroom with a private balcony overlooking the St. Lawrence—and an additional bathroom. Outside, the cottage’s spacious veranda and dock area provide ample spots to relax on this island escape.

This century-old Thousand Islands cottage is listed for less than $900K

West Jackstraw Island, Leeds & Thousand Islands, Ont.

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