496 Berford Lake Road
South Bruce Peninsula, South Bruce Peninsula, N0H 2T0
$349,900
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 5 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 20 days ago · MLS® X13846358
About this home
Nestled near picturesque Berford Lake and the town of Wiarton, this charming 1.63-acre property offers a meticulously maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home or cottage that clearly reflects pride of ownership. Surrounded by mature trees, the well-treed lot provides a quiet, private setting-ideal for nature lovers seeking peace and tranquillity. The attached single-car garage and well-manicured landscaping enhance the property's serene atmosphere, making it a perfect retreat for first-time buyers, downsizers, or those looking for a peaceful retirement escape. Inside, the home features newer windows, a new (July 2026) shingled roof, in-floor heating, and hardwood flooring throughout. Upgraded insulation, along with a heat pump and air conditioning, helps ensure year-round comfort and energy efficiency. An enclosed front porch offers a cozy space to relax and take in the surrounding natural beauty. Additional highlights include a portable back-up generator for reliable backup power in the event of a power outage, a 100-foot drilled well providing a dependable water source, and ample outdoor storage. All together, this property delivers a comfortable, inviting countryside haven in a sought-after Bruce Peninsula location.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 177 × 400 ft
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $1,785 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- South Bruce Peninsula
- Municipality
- South Bruce Peninsula
- Price per sq ft
- $389 (15% below detached houses in South Bruce Peninsula, $459)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 9 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Generator - Partial, On Demand Water Heater, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Propane Tank
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
- Air conditioning
- Wall Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Block, Concrete
- Faces
- East
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 5
Lot
- Size
- 177 × 400 ft (rectangular)
- Acreage
- .50-1.99
More
- Possession
- Possession can be flexible
- Cross street
- Berford Lake Road and Parkside Ave
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 6.45 × 3.96 m (21'2" × 13') | |
| Sunroom | Main | 4.04 × 2.57 m (13'3" × 8'5") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 2.01 × 1.98 m (6'7" × 6'6") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Office | Main | 3.07 × 2.44 m (10'1" × 8') | |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.2 × 2.62 m (10'6" × 8'7") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.23 × 2.46 m (10'7" × 8'1") | |
| Other | Main | 3.02 × 2.87 m (9'11" × 9'5") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 1.52 × 1.52 m (5' × 5') | 3 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 3.1 × 2.36 m (10'2" × 7'9") |
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 (South Bruce Peninsula) (OPP): 42 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 RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc..
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