1138 Skeleton Lake 2 Road, Muskoka Lakes

So many opportunities for the tradesperson, property management entrepreneur, young family or retiree with this rural Muskoka home. Spread your wings and live simply and inexpensively with a mortgage helper property in this beautiful part of Muskoka: Cleared double lot surrounded by trees offers coveted privacy while hosting a 1900+ sq ft (1100 on main, 800 in lower level) Viceroy home built in 1990. Separate entrance to a full 2 bedroom 800 sq ft apartment plus a 900 sq ft heated detached workshop (previously used as potter's studio). Your operating costs kept low: property taxes under $2200 annually, heating under $3000 - including radiant heating for the workshop - the right infrastructure put in place including locating the home on a municipal road, 200 Amp service in place, Starlink installed, cell phone booster, central vac and future replacement costs minimized with steel roofs on house and workshop, new propane fuelled forced air furnace, new water system (pressure tank, hot water heater, pump) and a Generlink. Find all this on a quiet road, yet only 20-30 minutes to Bracebridge, Huntsville or Parry Sound and all just a short stroll for a swim in one of the cleanest lakes anywhere: Skelteon Lake. Or walk out your backyard to the peaceful Raymond Trail. Main floor features upgraded kitchen, bright dining area, large high ceiling living room with stove style fireplace - with patio doors to decking and a 12x12 screened gazebo and 1 full family bathroom, 3 bedrooms - plus a 2 piece ensuite to primary bedroom. Lower level in-law suite/apartment can be easily but privately accessed from main floor or from separate well protected entrance at the back of the house with generous entry space. On this level find another kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a large living room with another stove style fireplace. Laundry currently on main level, but could be easily plumbed to be placed in shared space in large utility room on lower level. Opportunities abound.