253 WEST FOX LAKE Road, Fox Lake
Property Overview - For sale
| Price | $ 589 000 | On the Market | 79 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS® # | 40391846 | Type | |
| Bedrooms | Bed | Bathrooms | Bath |
| Waterfront | Postal Code | P1H2J2 | |
| Street | WEST FOX LAKE | Town/Area | |
| Property Size | 1.02 ac|1/2 - 1.99 acres | Building Size | 0 |
Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, this 1-acre parcel of waterfront land on Fox Lake is a rare gem. Two lots (one on either side of the year-round road) are being sold together so can build your dream lakeside, water-view abode. With a gentle slope, mature trees and several large flat areas on the back building lot, and 105 ft of sandy shoreline on a crystal-clear lake for your dock and perhaps a little bunkie - this property offers an unparalleled opportunity to build your dream waterfront retreat. The flat, treed areas offer ample room to build with a septic system and either a drilled well or lake water as your water source. At the rear of the property are hundreds of acres of beautiful, private forest, home to deer, moose, turkey, grouse and a multitude of other woodland flora and fauna. Imagine waking up to magical, misty, island-view sunrises, heading down to the dock for coffee with the sounds of the loons, then spending lazy afternoons swimming, paddling or boating on the tranquil waters. The many permitted uses with this zoning include: a waterfront home, bed & breakfast, a home-based business and artisan studio. What does your vision include? Just an easy 15-minute drive to the vibrant and charming hub of Huntsville - with its brewpubs, art festivals, concert hall, great restaurants and shops - you can enjoy all the amenities and conveniences you love without sacrificing the peace and privacy of lakeside living and enjoyment all year round. Provincial parks, skiing, golfing, fishing, hiking, sledding trails, watersports and wintersports are all at the doorstep - and so much more. In springtime, just before the property is cloaked in a spectacular bed of multicoloured trillium, you can even make your own maple syrup! Newly built and renovated homes and cottages are selling between $1.5 and $2.225M on this amazing lake. Don't miss out on this perfect opportunity to create your own piece of paradise in one of Canada's most coveted cottage country destinations. (id:20829)
| Waterfront Type | Waterfront |
|---|---|
| Waterfront | Fox Lake |
| Size Total | 1.02 ac|1/2 - 1.99 acres |
| Size Frontage | 105 |
| Size Depth | Array |
| Lot size | 1.02 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold |
| Sewer | No sewage system |
| Zoning Description | RU2; SR1 |
| Fox Lake is located in the geographic township of Stisted northwest of the Town of Huntsville. The lake is situated north of Lake Vernon, east of Muskoka Rd 31 and west of Muskoka Rd 2. Fox Lake flows into the north portion of Lake Vernon and eventually on to the North Branch of the Muskoka River. | ||
| Fox Lake Size | 142 Ha | 351 acres |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Lake Depth | 12 m | 466 ft |
| Altitude of Fox Lake | 298 m | 978 ft |
| District | Fox Lake is in the Muskoka | |
| Municipality | Fox Lake is in the municipality of Huntsville | |
| Township | Stisted | |
| Drainage Basin | Mary Lake | |
| Wetland Area | 3% | |
| Watershed Area | 209.0 km | 130 miles |
| Water Clarity | Fox Lake has a water clarity of 2.00 m | 7 ft |
| Phosphorus content in water | 12.00 ug/L | |
| Additional Details on Lake | ||
Census Data of Huntsville Municipality
2016 Population of Huntsville: 19,8162011 Population of Huntsville : 19,056
Population Growth of Huntsville : 4 %
Total private dwellings in Huntsville : 10,524
Dwellings by residents in Huntsville : 8,111
Density of Huntsville : 8,111 per sq km
Land Area of Huntsville: 8,111 sq km
Huntsville is in the District of Muskoka
Zoning By-Laws of Huntsville
Census Data for The District of Muskoka
Population: 60,599 (2016) 4.5% increase over 2011 population of 58,017The total number of dwellings is 46,207 of which 25,431 are full time residents
The land area of Muskoka is 3,940 sq km's (1,521 sq miles) and has a density of 15 per sqare km
Data is from the 2016 Government Census
Zoning By-Laws of Muskoka
