What if retirement or cottage life felt more like being on vacation every day? Set on 125 feet of private riverfront with direct boating access to Shadow Lake, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom waterfront home offers the perfect balance of cottage-country living and everyday convenience. Located on a paved municipal road, you'll enjoy easy year-round access while being just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and services of Norland and Coboconk. The new Summit Wellness Centre, opening this year, will bring healthcare, fitness, wellness services, and community programming even closer to home. With over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, there's room for family and friends to gather while still providing comfortable spaces to relax and unwind. The bright main level features three bedrooms, a full bath, an open-concept kitchen, dining area, and spacious great room, all framed by expansive windows overlooking the water. Step out onto the deck and enjoy morning coffee with the river as your backdrop. The walkout lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a fourth bedroom, full bath, large office, expansive family room, and additional games or dining area, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or working from home. Fireplaces on both levels add warmth and character throughout the seasons. Outside, the lifestyle truly comes to life. Swim from the clean granite shoreline, launch a paddleboard or kayak, boat to Shadow Lake, or spend the afternoon relaxing by the water. A natural sandbar, level lawn, private courtyard with chiminea, attached 2 car garage and detached garage provide the perfect combination of recreation, storage, and outdoor enjoyment. Whether you're looking for a year-round waterfront residence or a four-season retreat, this property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living without feeling isolated, combining the comforts of home with the relaxed pace of cottage country.
Waterfront on Gull River with river access and lake privileges
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Detached single-family residence
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Total of 9 parking spaces with 2 covered spaces
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Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
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Private well water
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Zoning: RR2
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Sale and tax history for 25 Government Dock Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
TREB #X13457140
Jun 17, 2026
Listed
$999,000
TREB #X12949142
May 15, 2026
Price Changed
$999,000
Apr 2, 2026
Listed
$1,199,000
TREB #X12439762
Dec 1, 2025
Delisted
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Oct 1, 2025
Listed
$1,199,000
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3,000 Sq. Ft. riverfront retreat paired with Four-Season Cottage Living. Step into 3,000 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space where cottage comfort meets year-round convenience. This spacious home or cottage offers a main level with 3 bedrooms, a full bath, a bright open-concept great room, dining area & kitchen. Expansive windows frame the Gull River like living art. Walk out to the riverside deck for coffee at sunrise & fall colours in full view. Direct 2 car garage-to-kitchen access for easy grocery days, rain or snow. The lower level is equally spacious and offers a bedroom, large office, full bath, family room & adjoining games/dining area. Wood-burning fireplaces on both levels for cozy fall and winter nights. Versatile laundry room, cold cellar & storage with potential to create an in-law suite or multi-generational retreat. The outside boasts many living spaces for activity and relaxation. 160 ft of private Gull River frontage with granite bottom & deep waters. Swim to the natural sandbar or dock your boat with direct access to Shadow Lake. Flat lawn for barbecues, games & gatherings. Private courtyard with chiminea perfect for crisp fall evenings & hot drinks under the stars. Here, the steady roar of the falls becomes your soundtrack, blending with crackling fires, golden leaves, and snowy winter mornings to create a home that's as magical as it is practical. Waterski, tube, paddle at sunset, or simply relax every season, offers a reason to stay. Almost forgot, the detached garage is perfect toy storage or workshop! Don't wait until spring with this much space, character, and direct water access; now is the time to make it yours. Buying today gives you the winter months to prepare, set up, and make it truly your own, so you'll be ready to welcome family and friends with ease when spring and summer arrive.
TREB #X12234203
Oct 1, 2025
Delisted
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Jun 19, 2025
Listed
$1,199,000
TREB #X7100743
Jul 12, 2007
Listed
$319,000
TREB #X879040
Jun 30, 2006
Delisted
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Apr 12, 2006
Listed
$329,900
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Last updated by owner on Aug 9, 2023.
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