1248 Dorcas Bay Road
Northern Bruce Peninsula, Northern Bruce Peninsula, N0H 2R0
$599,900
Reduced $20,000 from $619,900
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 3 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 123 days ago · MLS® X13469410
About this home
Nestled on a beautifully treed and private 1.2-acre double-wide lot, this meticulously maintained four-season property offers the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and natural beauty. Located directly across from the National Park, you'll enjoy immediate access to scenic hiking trails surrounding Scugog Lake and connecting to some of the area's most breathtaking landscapes. Water access to Johnson's Harbour, complete with a private dock, provides an ideal setting for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and exploring the sheltered shoreline, while a nearby public boat launch makes it easy to get out on the water. The property has been thoughtfully cared for and features attractive natural landscaping, a private driveway, a screened-in gazebo for relaxing summer evenings, and a spacious dry boathouse/storage shed with plenty of room for recreational equipment and outdoor gear. A charming guest bunkie offers additional accommodation for family and friends, making it easy to host visitors. Whether you're seeking a year-round home, seasonal retreat, or outdoor getaway, this inviting property offers privacy, convenience, and endless opportunities to enjoy the best of the Bruce Peninsula lifestyle.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 200 × 265 ft
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $1,458 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Northern Bruce Peninsula
- Municipality
- Northern Bruce Peninsula
- Price per sq ft
- $667 (40% above detached houses in Northern Bruce Peninsula, $478)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 5 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Features
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater Owned
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Exterior
- Metal/Steel Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Deck, Privacy, Porch, Year Round Living, Out Buildings, Shed
- Waterfront
- Indirect
Parking
- Total parking
- 3
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 200 × 265 ft (irregular)
- Acreage
- .50-1.99
More
- Possession
- To Be Negotiated
- Nearby
- Lake Access, River/Stream, School Bus Route, Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- Dorcas Bay and Johnson's Harbour Rd
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 3.41 × 5.55 m (11'2" × 18'3") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.77 × 3.08 m (9'1" × 10'1") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.52 × 2.68 m (18'1" × 8'10") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 2.68 × 2.77 m (8'10" × 9'1") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 2.62 × 2.77 m (8'7" × 9'1") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 3.08 × 3.54 m (10'1" × 11'7") |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Car-dependent
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.
Who lives here postal area N0H
- Owners / renters
- 86% / 14%
- Median household income
- $86,000
- Average age
- 48
- Children under 15
- 14%
- Homes
- 86% detached, 0% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 0%
- Population
- 53,674
Languages spoken most at home besides English: German 0.4%, Pennsylvania German 0.3%, Urdu 0.2%, Gujarati 0.2%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Grey Bruce (Northern Bruce Peninsula) (OPP): 32 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
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Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
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Listed by Chestnut Park Real Estate.
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