This 3+1 bed three bath custom-built home or Muskoka off-water cottage exudes character from the moment you walk in with soaring cathedral pine ceilings & maple flooring throughout. Enjoy sounds from the nearby Muskoka River and walk to downtown Bracebridge. Custom woodwork & built-in cabinetry flow throughout. The great room boasts a natural gas fireplace and an open-concept entry to the kitchen/dining room with double doors to the backyard retreat. The generous room sizes, soaker jet tub, and natural light create incredible comfort and relaxation in this architecturally thoughtful home. The home's upper level has a balcony accessed from the second bedroom, and a sizeable deck wraps around the back and side yards on the ground level. Off the main floor side entrance is a convenient main-floor laundry room adjacent to the entrance to the finished basement with above-ground windows. The lower level has a dinette kitchen, bedroom, & living room, perfect for additional guest space or an in-law suite. The property offers a stunning backyard oasis with beautiful landscaping, a new deck, a fire pit area, a rock waterfall, a bunk, a pergola & gazebo. Beautiful mature shade trees allow for a mix of un and shade as you spend your weekends with a good book or friends. The guest house offers overflow sleeping space or a spacious studio with a large deck and pergola. An attached garage with direct in-home entry is a bonus. The proximity to downtown, Hwy 118 East to Port Carling, Hwy 118 West to Hwy 11, and 2 minutes to downtown make it ideal for commuters. Kirby's Beach is nearby and maintained by the Town of Bracebridge. Upgrades include A/C 2021, eavestrough 2022, nest thermostat 2021, second-floor bathroom renovation 2022, paint, landscaping, sewage pump 2021, drainage tiles, s/s refrigerator, third full bathroom in the basement with a kitchenette, insulation, drywall, paint, door frames and doors 2023/2024. The deck was replaced in July 2024. Book your visit today! **** EXTRAS **** Gazebo, Pergola, in-ground electric dog fence (id:41202)