Escape to Talbot Lake, one of Kawartha's best-kept secrets. With only 14 cottages on the lake, this is the quiet, uncrowded retreat that's getting harder to find. The northwest exposure delivers those legendary Kawartha sunsets straight from your glassed-in sunroom, giant deck, or Adirondack chair at the water's edge. This two-bedroom, four-season cottage is move-in ready and fully furnished. Just bring your paddle. The open-concept layout is warm and inviting, with a propane stove for cool evenings and a drilled well for year-round reliability. The glassed-in sunroom stretches across the full lakeside face of the cottage, blurring the line between inside and out. Outside, a nearly new 20 x 12 garage with power handles your toys, tools, or weekend gear, and a newer 10 x 9 storage shed with power keeps everything organized. The open yard, fire pit, and dock round out everything you need for a proper cottage summer. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and lazy afternoons included. And when you need to restock or grab a bite, Norland and Coboconk are both under 10 minutes away. Restaurants, grocery, LCBO, and local community events all close by. Talbot Lake doesn't come up often. This one's worth a look.
Private waterfront with lake access (Talbot Lake) and lake privileges
Dock
Deck
Shed(s)
Level/flat terrain
Waterfront frontage
Home design
Single-family detached residence
Faces west
Parking
Detached private garage
8 parking spaces total
Construction
Vinyl siding
Metal roof
Other foundation
Utilities
Private well water
Septic tank sewer
Other
Private maintained road access
Lot dimensions approximately 85 x 207 (frontage ~24.8)
Zoned LSR
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 43 Gatewood Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TREB #X12984498
Apr 10, 2026
Listed
$574,900
TREB #X12346096
Nov 1, 2025
Delisted
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Aug 14, 2025
Listed
$574,900
+29
This two-bedroom Talbot Lake cottage features sunny open concept and cozy charm. A wall of windows faces the lake, with westerly views capturing gorgeous sunsets. Giant deck, open yard, fire pit, and plenty of lounging areas invite you to spend your days soaking up the sun and cooling off in the lake. Talbot Lake is perfect for canoe, kayak, paddleboat, or SUP and with only 14 cottages on the lake, the serenity is palpable. This four-season cottage is heated with a propane stove and features a drilled well. Three outbuildings include a woodshed, a 20 x 12 garage with power, and a 10 x 9 storage shed with power. All indoor and outdoor furnishings can be included.
TREB #X12048125
Mar 28, 2025
Listed
$599,900
TREB #X9242903
Dec 2, 2024
Delisted
—
Nov 1, 2024
Listed
$599,900
Nov 1, 2024
Delisted
—
Aug 7, 2024
Listed
$599,900
TREB #X9017981
Jul 8, 2024
Listed
$624,900
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.