268 Dorcas Bay Road
Northern Bruce Peninsula, Northern Bruce Peninsula, N0H 2R0
$889,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 12 parking
- 1500-2000 sq ft
Listed 172 days ago · MLS® X13072212
About this home
Escape and relax in Tobermory on Lake Huron! This exceptionally cared for waterfront home/cottage is where family and friends will create a lifetime of memories. With an ideal blend of year round living and cottage-style escape, this home will be the heart of every gathering. Perched on a generous 90ft x 240 ft lot with clear, unobstructed views of Lake Huron, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2 bath home also offers office space and a huge laundry/utility room. An extra sleeping area means there's always room for one more at the table or to relax on the party sized cement dock. The enormous country kitchen is the true soul of this home. Abundant storage, ample counter space, and enough elbow room for a couple of cooks to work side by side to make holiday feasts and lazy Sunday brunches. The Sunroom off the kitchen has oversized windows inviting the summer breeze and frames the kind of sunsets you'll never tire of. Whether it's morning coffee or evening wine, this is where the day begins and ends. Both the spacious living room and dining room feature sliding glass doors that open onto a generous deck/yard, your private grandstand for watching the lake shift from blue to gold as the sun dips below the horizon. Need extra space? You'll love the the versatile workshop, ideal for hobbies, storage, or creative projects. Alternatively, transform this space into a cozy bunkie to accommodate guests or expand your living area. Both the home and workshop are topped with durable metal roofs, offering low maintenance. You'll never be left in the dark during a storm, your propane-powered generator ensures power. Hosting is a breeze with ample parking for 12 or more vehicles, making this the perfect gathering spot for those weekends when everyone decides to visit. Enjoy what area surroundings have to offer, fresh water diving, hiking, The Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park, The M.S Chi-Cheemaun and so much more.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 95 × 240 ft
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,718 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Northern Bruce Peninsula
- Municipality
- Northern Bruce Peninsula
- Price per sq ft
- $508 (6% above detached houses in Northern Bruce Peninsula, $478)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 5-piece (main), 1 × 2-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Propane
- Features
- Generator - Full, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Purifier, Water Softener
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
- Air conditioning
- Window Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Faces
- North
- Outdoor
- Year Round Living, Deck, Landscaped, Porch Enclosed, Patio, Lighting, Garden Shed, Workshop
- Waterfront
- Direct
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 12
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 95 × 240 ft (irregular)
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Nearby
- Campground, Lake Access, Place Of Worship, Waterfront, Clear View
- Cross street
- Hwy #6 and Dorcas Bay Rd
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 18.4 × 11.9 m (60'4" × 39'1") | Country Kitchen, W/O To Sunroom, Eat-in Kitchen |
| Dining Room | Main | 18.4 × 11.9 m (60'4" × 39'1") | W/O To Deck, Sliding Doors |
| Living Room | Main | 18.3 × 15.1 m (60' × 49'6") | W/O To Deck, Sliding Doors, Fireplace |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 18.3 × 11.7 m (60' × 38'5") | Casement Windows, Double Closet, Laminate |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 10.3 × 11.8 m (33'10" × 38'9") | Casement Windows, Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | 10.3 × 11.5 m (33'10" × 37'9") | Casement Windows, Closet |
| Sunroom | Main | 9.8 × 14.8 m (32'2" × 48'7") | Large Window, W/O To Deck, Sliding Doors |
| Office | Main | 20.5 × 9.4 m (67'3" × 30'10") | W/O To Garage, Window |
| Bathroom | Main | 10.4 × 10.3 m (34'1" × 33'10") | 5 Pc Bath, Moulded Sink, Separate Shower |
| Bathroom | Main | 3.11 × 4 m (10'2" × 13'1") | 2 Pc Bath |
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 Landmex Realty Inc.
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