1248 Dorcas Bay Road

Northern Bruce Peninsula, Northern Bruce Peninsula, N0H 2R0

$599,900

Reduced $20,000 from $619,900

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain3.41 × 5.55 m (11'2" × 18'3")
Dining RoomMain2.77 × 3.08 m (9'1" × 10'1")
KitchenMain5.52 × 2.68 m (18'1" × 8'10")
Primary BedroomMain2.68 × 2.77 m (8'10" × 9'1")
Bedroom 2Main2.62 × 2.77 m (8'7" × 9'1")
BathroomMain3.08 × 3.54 m (10'1" × 11'7")

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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).

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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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