Real Estate

This Silver Lake cottage steps from downtown Port Carling is listed for $1.6 million

Published: January 24, 2024

36A Joseph Street, Port Carling, Ont. 

Lake: Silver Lake

Bedrooms: 2 + 2

Bathrooms: 4

Lot size: 0.502 ac|1/2–1.99 acres

Frontage: 75 ft

List price: $1,695,000

Date listed: December 21, 2023

A large home with a big driveway sits at the edge of a lake, in between tall trees. There is snow on the ground.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Nullmeyer/Navigator Visuals
36A Joseph Street, Port Carling

Overhead view of a large home with lots of windows that sits at the edge of a lake, in between tall trees. There is snow on the ground.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Nullmeyer/Navigator Visuals
Back of property, overhead view

A stretch of blue lake extends beyond green trees.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Nullmeyer/Navigator Visuals
Silver Lake

Waterfront of a lake lined with green trees and large homes. Big docks extend into the water along the shore, and there is snow covering them.
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Waterfront

A large cottage sits waterfront on the shore of a lake. Green trees surround it on either side. A big snow-covered dock extends into the water.
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Waterfront

The shore of a lake, with natural rock and trees creating a big hill. Icicles hang off the edge of a big rock. A large cottage sits at the top of the hill, and down at the shoreline, a big dock extends into the water.
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Back of property

A wide path extends along a sloping, rocky waterfront property. A metal railing traces the edge of the path toward the water. A big snow-covered dock extends into the blue lake down below..
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Lake views

A big snow-covered dock extends out into a still blue lake. Across the water, the shore is lined with green trees.
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Dock

Looking up from a rocky natural area at a big cottage that sits at the top of the slope. The cottage is two storeys, and it has lots of windows and a big deck facing the water.
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Back of cottage

A wide snow-covered deck with a white railing looks out over a lake.
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Back deck

A wide snow-covered deck with a white railing looks out over a lake.
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Back deck

A wide snow-covered deck extends off the back of a big cottage with lots of windows. Two sets of doors lead inside, on adjacent walls.
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Back deck

A big sunroom with lots of windows and a wood-panelled ceiling and walls, looking out over a lake.
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Sunroom

A big sunroom with lots of windows and a wood-panelled ceiling and walls, looking out over a lake.
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Sunroom

A large home with a big driveway sits in between tall trees. There is snow on the ground.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Nullmeyer/Navigator Visuals
Driveway

A one-car garage with exposed beams and some storage shelves.
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Attached garage

A snow-covered walkway leads through the middle of a U-shaped house to the front door, like a little front courtyard.
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Front entrance

A front door with a small covered patio leads into a home.
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Front entrance

A large, open-concept, empty space with hardwood floors and big windows. There is a kitchen island off to the left. Double doors lead out to a deck.
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Open-concept space

A curved kitchen island with barstool seating, in a bright kitchen with hardwood floors.
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Kitchen island

A big, bright kitchen area with lots of countertop space, hardwood floors, and older appliances.
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Kitchen

A big, bright kitchen area with lots of countertop space, hardwood floors, and cream-coloured cabinets. The appliances are mostly older, and there is a stainless steel fridge set into the cabinets..
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Kitchen

A curving kitchen island with a sink and olive-coloured cabinets. A couple lights hang down about the island.
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Kitchen

A bright, empty living area with hardwood floors, a fireplace, and double doors that lead out to a deck.
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Living area

A bright, empty room with big windows, light yellow walls, and carpet flooring.
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Bedroom

A full bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a walk-in shower.
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Bathroom

The entrance to a primary bedroom. Two doorways lead into a bathroom and a closet. The walls are yellow and the room has carpet flooring.
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Primary bedroom

A bright, empty bedroom with yellow walls, big windows, and carpet flooring.
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Primary bedroom

An ensuite bathroom with yellow floral-print wallpaper, a toilet, a sink, and a walk-in shower.
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Ensuite bathroom

A narrow walk-in closet with one wall of shelves and one with hanging racks.
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Walk-in closet

A bright, empty room with a big window. A window seat sits in front of the window, flanked by closets. The walls are yellow and the floor is carpet.
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Bedroom

A small but bright room with a big window, light yellow walls, and carpet flooring. A small filing cabinet sits by the window.
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Spare room

A small bathroom with a sink and dark printed wallpaper with flowers, vines, and monkeys.
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Bathroom

An entrance area with a door and tiled flooring. A narrow space stretches out beside it with a counter that has upper and lower cabinets. A washing machine and dryer sit side by side at the end of the space. There is a wood railing in front of the laundry area, and on the other side of it, stairs lead down.
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Entrance from garage, laundry area

A staircase leads down into a basement area.
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Stairs to lower level

A bright walk-out basement with yellow walls and carpet flooring. A doorway to the right leads into a large storage room.
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Lower level

A bright basement living space with yellow walls, carpet flooring, and three pink chairs. Double glass doors walk out to an outdoor space. The room has a small kitchen corner with a sink.
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Living area with walkout doors

A big empty room with yellow walls, carpet flooring, and a big window. There is an exercise machine against one wall and a small television mounted in the corner.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Nullmeyer/Navigator Visuals
Spare room

A big storage closet with wooden shelves lining the walls.
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Storage area

A big bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a shower-tub combo.
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Bathroom

About the property

Nestled in the heart of the Muskoka region, this Silver Lake cottage in Port Carling, Ont., features an open-concept main floor and dreamy lake views. With two full bedrooms, four bathrooms, and multiple spare rooms, the property has plenty of space for family, friends, and guests. The wide kitchen and living area has hardwood floors, a fireplace, and double doors that lead out to a large back deck overlooking the lake. A spacious primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet and a full ensuite bathroom. The lower level has a living area, a huge storage closet, and a double-door walkout that provides easy access to the property’s waterfront outdoor space. Bonus spaces include an attached garage and a wood-panelled sunroom facing the lake. Just steps from Port Carling’s charming downtown, this cottage offers the best of Muskoka cottage living.

Video and photos were shot and edited by Navigator Visuals. They specialize in photographing the luxury real estate market in Ontario’s cottage country.

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