What defines a 'Big Three' luxury property in Muskoka?

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3 1220 Parker's Point Road in Gravenhurst: Muskoka (S) House for sale : MLS®# X13833502

Exquisite 8 bedroom Sunrise to Sunset family compound on a 549 foot (assessed) Landmark point of land on Lake Muskoka. Where architecture and natural contours unite to both stand out and blend in with the surroundings. Architecturally designed by award winning Jerome Markson, the sprawling 6,100+ sq. ft. timelessly elegant, classic 6 bedroom Principal cottage affords lake views from every room thanks to clever design acumen, a brilliant water's edge footprint, and a contemporary interior infused by famed designer Debra Salmoni. Anchored by 4 handsome wood-burning stone fireplaces, enveloped in walls of glass, and enhanced by modern touches such as SubZero & Wolf kitchen appliances, the main floor is as comfortable for a couple as it is accommodating for a crowd. 3 defined sitting areas, including the Great Room with its dramatic exposed granite, flow seamlessly to the exterior with open and closed porches and terraces wrapping the point and following the sun from sunup to sundown. The chef's kitchen is the heart of the home with a banquet, and separate bar island, winter & summer dining areas, mudroom, 2 principal bedroom suites, a gymnasium with shower & sauna, and secluded hot tub terrace. Immaculately manicured grounds, landscaped with stone paths, concentrated on the more than 270 degrees of views including Steamships & sunsets from the large dock and grandfathered 2-slip 2-storey 2-bedroom boathouse. Complete w/full back-up generator, 2-car garage with covered stone breezeway, paved drive, woodshed, and more. Being marketed & sold mostly furnished and equipped, with all the modern comforts including central air, this is truly a "something for everyone" hideaway showcasing the beauty and serenity of the Muskoka Lakes whilst being central to shopping, dining, golf, and ease of access at the end of a year round municipal road under 2 hours to Toronto. For the Connoisseur of finer holdings, this is a first class package in every regard. A rare & exemplary offering.

General Info:

Under Contract:: Alarm System, Propane Tank, Other

Property Type:: Residential Freehold

Property Sub Type:: Detached

Home Style:: 1 1/2 Storey

Approx. Age:: 31-50

Total Approx Floor Area:: 5000 +

Lot Size:: .50-1.99

Lot Depth:: 145'44.2 m

Lot Frontage:: 549'167 m

Lot Shape:: Irregular

Topography:: Flat, Level, Rocky, Sloping, Terraced, Wooded/Treed

Direction Faces:: South

Bedrooms:: 6

Bathrooms:: 5.0

Water supply:: Other

Kitchens:: 1

Bedrooms Above Grade:: 6

Kitchens Above Grade:: 1

Rooms Above Grade:: 25

Zoning:: RW-6D

Additional Info:

Heating type:: Forced Air

Heating Fuel:: Electric

Fireplaces:: 4

Foundation:: Concrete Block

Roof:: Other

Basement:: Exposed Rock, Separate Entrance, Unfinished

Fireplace Features:: Family Room, Living Room, Other, Wood

Fireplace/Stove:: Yes

Alternative Power:: Generator-Wired

Garage:: Detached

Garage Spaces:: 2.0

Other Structures:: Shed

Parking Features:: Lane

Parking Spaces:: 6

Total Parking Spaces:: 8.0

Rural services:: Electricity Connected, Internet High Speed, Garbage Pickup, Recycling Pickup

Family Room:: Yes

Possession Details:: On Closing

Lot Irregularities:: 549 Feet Assessed x Irreg. (1.24 Acres)

Pool:: None

Link:: No

Financial Info:

HST Applicable To Sale Price:: Not Subject to HST

Assessment:: $3,068,000

Assessment Year:: 2026

Taxes:: $33,430.55 / 2025

Assessment:: $3,068,000.00 / 2026

County:

Muskoka

Listing Area:

Gravenhurst

Listing Sub-Area:

Muskoka (S)

Property Features / Area Influences:

Clear View, Cul de Sac/Dead End, Electric Car Charger, Golf, Level, Waterfront

Interior Features:

Air Exchanger, Bar Fridge, Sauna, Separate Heating Controls, Water Heater, Water Heater Owned

Exterior Features:

Deck, Landscape Lighting, Landscaped, Porch, Privacy, Porch Enclosed

Security Features:

Alarm System

Easement/ Restrictions:

Easement, Encroachment, Right Of Way

Rental Items:

Propane tank; alarm system; Waterloo Biofilter septic system may be subject to an annual maintenance contract.

Inclusions:

All interior and exterior furniture and furnishings including lamps and rugs, save and except for specifically excluded items listed below. Hot tub is being sold in 'as is' condition.

Exclusions:

Boat, Handmade wooden steamship in library, Scrabble and Monopoly board games & chess set. Recording studio equipment in office loft, Chainsaw & some tools. Jura coffee machine, Royal Doulton serving dishes, Roybi power washer, 2 mountain bikes, Fire pokers, fire irons. Decorative & ornamental items

Exterior Finish:

Stone, Cedar

Water Frontage:

549'

Waterfront Features:

Boat Slip, Boathouse, Dock

Waterfront:

Direct

Shoreline:

Clean, Rocky, Deep

Shoreline Allowance:

None