243 Colin Farmer Road, Tay Valley, ON K7H 3C7
904 - Bathurst/Burgess & Sherbrooke (North Burgess) Twp, Tay Valley · Near Rideau Ferry Rd to Elm Grove Road to Miller Bay Rd · View map
About this home
Facing west on Otty Lake for spectacular sunsets, welcoming family home tucked into picturesque private acre. Thoughtfully designed, the 3+1 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers big family spaces full of natural light. Front foyer white and bright with lovely stained glass window and stately French doors opening to deep closet. Living room generous both in size and flex spaces. Patio doors all along one wall provide endless lake views. Architecturally handsome stone fireplace complements the space and has efficient wood-burning insert with built-in fan circulating the warmth. Adjoining the living room is sitting area/den with large window. Also open to living room is kitchen with amazing extra-long island facing the lake. As you prep food, the lake is right there. All renovated in 2020, the kitchen's custom cherry wood cabinetry accents quartz counters and textured ceramic backsplash. Butler's pantry cheerfully airy with windows and extra cabinet storage. Sunny open dining room overlooks the lake, with more fabulous views. Several sets of patio doors lead to new 2020 deck with glass railings for full lake views. This home offers flexibility such as main floor bedroom and a 3-pc bathroom with quartz vanity. Second floor has your primary suite with full wall of closets and phenomenal views of the lake; 4-pc luxury ensuite ceramic rain head shower and two custom quartz vanities, one with make-up table. Two more bedrooms and 4-pc bathroom also on second floor. Lower level family room overlooks the spectacular lake. Lower level office nook, cold room, gym & storage; the laundry room is welcoming with chic herringbone ceramic floor, sink & counter for folding. Lower level also has door to outside. Architectural roof shingles 2020. Propane furnace 2024. Electrical 200 amp, 2020 panel. Propane hot water on demand. Waterfront 153' with 2021 Dockmaster dock, approx 7' deep at end. On private road, maintenance & snow plowing $400/2025. 20 mins Smiths Falls or 10 mins Perth
The home
- Type
- Waterfront cottage
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 13
- Basement
- Full, Finished
- Lot size
- 208.1 x 318.9 ft
- Faces
- West
- View
- Trees/Woods, Water
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Wood
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Propane
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Central vacuum
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Driveway spaces
- 6
- Total parking
- 6
- Parking features
- Private, Lane
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $5,931/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- TBD
- Cross street
- Rideau Ferry Rd to Elm Grove Road to Miller Bay Rd
- Neighbourhood
- 904 - Bathurst/Burgess & Sherbrooke (North Burgess) Twp
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$666 (at 2,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13789760
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The home and its surroundings
- Central Vacuum
- On Demand Water Heater
- Water Heater Owned
- Water Softener
- Waterfront
- Wooded/Treed
- Deck
- Fishing
- Landscaped
- Patio
- Year Round Living
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
243 Colin Farmer Road, Tay Valley, ON K7H 3C7
904 - Bathurst/Burgess & Sherbrooke (North Burgess) Twp, Tay Valley · Near Rideau Ferry Rd to Elm Grove Road to Miller Bay Rd
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Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 243 Colin Farmer Road listed for, and what would it cost each month?
243 Colin Farmer Road is listed for $1,498,900. With 20% down ($299,780), the mortgage payment would be roughly $6,046 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $6,540 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 243 Colin Farmer Road freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
243 Colin Farmer Road is a waterfront cottage in 904 - Bathurst/Burgess & Sherbrooke (North Burgess) Twp, Tay Valley. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 243 Colin Farmer Road have?
243 Colin Farmer Road has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2-storey.
Does 243 Colin Farmer Road have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The driveway adds 6 spaces. In total the listing counts 6 parking spaces.
Does 243 Colin Farmer Road have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as full, finished. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown.
What style of home is 243 Colin Farmer Road?
243 Colin Farmer Road is a waterfront cottage. A waterfront cottage has its own shoreline on a lake, river or bay, so the frontage, the shoreline and the way it faces matter as much as the building.
How big is 243 Colin Farmer Road, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 208.1 x 318.9 ft.
How is 243 Colin Farmer Road heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (propane). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 243 Colin Farmer Road?
Property taxes are $5,931 a year (2025), or about $494 a month.
Where is 243 Colin Farmer Road?
243 Colin Farmer Road is in the 904 - Bathurst/Burgess & Sherbrooke (North Burgess) Twp community of Tay Valley. The nearest main intersection is Rideau Ferry Rd to Elm Grove Road to Miller Bay Rd. The postal code is K7H 3C7.
Is 243 Colin Farmer Road still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13789760). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar cottages near 243 Colin Farmer Road asking?
Similar cottages for sale nearby right now include 605 Big Rideau North Shore Road at $1,899,900 (4 bed), 781 Big Rideau North Shore Road at $1,574,999 (3 bed) and 101 Arthur Road at $1,190,000 (4 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 243 Colin Farmer Road sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.