161 Grey Street S
Saugeen Shores, Saugeen Shores, N0H 2L0
$859,000
Reduced $40,000 from $899,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 8 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 109 days ago · MLS® X13518894
About this home
Welcome to your ultimate Scandanavian-inspired retreat! Stepping into this charming, custom-built log home is like wrapping yourself in a warm embrace. Masterfully constructed for the current owner in 2000, this one-of-a-kind property perfectly balances rustic character with modern convenience. From the moment you arrive, you'll fall completely in love with the timeless appeal and cozy ambiance that only a true log home can provide. Perfectly situated on a beautifully treed half-acre lot, this property offers a rare combination of private, serene outdoor living with the total peace of mind that comes from full town services. The location is absolutely unbeatable centrally nestled close to the hospital and the new Southampton Care Centre, you are also just a scenic, short bike ride away from the pristine shores of Southampton's famous sandy beach. Designed with a highly functional layout, the main floor features a comfortable bedroom, a 3 pc bathroom, and a convenient main-floor laundry room. The heart of the home flows seamlessly, kept perfectly cozy year-round by efficient gas forced-air heating. Upstairs, you will find two additional bright bedrooms and a stunning, open-air loft that is just waiting to become your new home office, reading nook, or creative studio. One of the true highlights of this home is the attached heated sunroom, a sun-drenched sanctuary that serves as the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening unwinding. From here, walk right out onto the spacious rear sundeck. It overlooks an incredibly private, tree-lined backyard which also features the added bonus of a back lane for convenient seasonal access. Complete with an attached double garage for all your vehicle and storage needs, this home is also getting some fantastic exterior updates, with brand-new aluminum fascia and aluminum eavestroughs soon to be added. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of this Southampton paradise, because truly, who doesn't love the charm of a log home?
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 101.64 × 254.1 ft
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,600 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Saugeen Shores
- Municipality
- Saugeen Shores
- Price per sq ft
- $312 (43% below detached houses in Saugeen Shores, $550)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 11 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Carpet Free, Water Heater Owned, Workbench
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Log
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Deck, Landscaped, Year Round Living, Garden Shed
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 8
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 101.64 × 254.1 ft
More
- Possession
- flexible
- Nearby
- Beach, Golf, Hospital, Lake Access, Library, School
- Cross street
- Spence Street
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Somewhat walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 3 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Perkins Park (550 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- G.C. Huston Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 35%18 min walk
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
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 Saugeen Shores police: 46 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. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). 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.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by Royal LePage D C Johnston Realty.
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