Listing of the week: This $4.2M Lake Joseph family compound offers 412 ft of waterfront and unmatched privacy

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View of 12 Playfair Island from the water

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Lakeside deck looking out over Lake Joseph

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Main cottage living room with vaulted ceiling

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Open-concept kitchen and dining in main cottage

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Exterior of guest cottage

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Guest cottage living room with wood interior

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Guest cottage patio with lake view

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Interior of spa building sauna

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Boathouse on the shoreline of Lake Joseph

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Boathouse deck with lounge chairs

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Dockside view with boat on Lake Joseph

12 Playfair Island #3, Lake Joseph, Ont.

• Lake: Lake Joseph 
• Bedrooms: 6 
• Bathrooms: 5 
• Lot size: 412 ft frontage, 3 acres (2,500+ sq. ft. combined) 
• Frontage: 412 ft 
• Asking price: $4,195,000 
• Taxes: $7,926.00 
• Date listed: May 16, 2025
  

Listing agent: Joe Quinn, Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

About the property

Exceptional value meets iconic Muskoka living on Lake Joseph. Nestled on three private acres with 412 feet of pristine shoreline, this stunning four-structure family compound offers a unique blend of charm, space, and tranquility. With a beautifully renovated main cottage, a recently built guest cottage, a spa building, and a classic boathouse, this island retreat is perfectly tailored for multi-generational enjoyment.

Whether you’re soaking in the panoramic views, jumping off the dock into deep water, or relaxing with a book surrounded by mature trees, this is cottage life at its finest.

Main selling features

• Extremely private setting protected by land trust from future development 
• Minimal boat traffic for a serene lakeside experience 
• Main cottage, guest cottage, spa building, and boathouse for versatile living 
• Combination of deep and shallow water at shoreline 
• Plenty of room for family, friends, and entertaining 
• Maturely wooded 3-acre lot with panoramic lake views 

What makes this property unique?

• Price Advantage: Offered at half the price of an equivalent mainland property 
• Compound Living: Rare opportunity to own a 4-structure island property 
• Natural Beauty: Sweeping views, unmatched privacy, and access to Muskoka’s most prestigious lake 

Recent upgrades

• Renovated main cottage with new windows, doors, appliances, and updated bathrooms 
• Newly built guest cottage for expanded hosting or rental potential 

Listing agent contact info

Joe Quinn
Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
110 Medora Street, Box 444, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0
705-644-3015
jquinn@muskoka.com
muskokacottages.com

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