Abhainn Croft - true to its Gaelic name, "cottage by the river" - is an extraordinary private retreat occupying one of the most remarkable stretches of shoreline in the heart of Eastern Ontario's famed Thousand Islands region. Set on an exceptionally rare 366-foot-wide waterfront lot, this is a property defined by space, privacy and an unmistakable sense of place. Mature trees frame sweeping views across the St. Lawrence River, while dramatic natural rock, changing seasons and the passing silhouettes of international ships create a landscape that is continually evolving. Here, immediately adjacent to the extraordinary natural environment of the Thousand Islands biosphere. Thoughtfully and extensively renewed, the cottage retains the warmth and character that a true river retreat should have while offering the comfort and quality expected of a property of this caliber. Tucked discreetly among the trees midway through the property is a charming bunkie, creating an enchanting private space for family or overnight guests. At the shoreline, a substantial Kehoe-built concrete dock, complete with jet-ski lift, provides an outstanding gateway to the St. Lawrence and the seemingly endless waterways of the Thousand Islands. From early-morning paddles to evenings watching the sun disappear beyond the islands. Perhaps most intriguing is the property's remarkable versatility. At the roadside entrance, a generous level area presents an exceptional canvas and the possibility-subject, of course, to the appropriate approvals-of creating a custom residence while preserving the existing cottage and magnificent waterfront setting. Properties along the St. Lawrence are plentiful; properties offering 366 feet of frontage, exceptional privacy, mature natural surroundings and this caliber of setting are decidedly not. Abhainn Croft is less a conventional cottage than a private piece of the Thousand Islands-a property to be discovered, experienced and, quite possibly, held for generations (id:28469)
Facts & features
Property
MLS® Number
X13781906
Property Type
Single Family
Community Name
811 - Elizabethtown Kitley (Old Kitley) Twp
Ownership
Freehold
Amenities Near By
Park
Communication Type
High Speed Internet
Easement
Unknown
Features
Carpet Free
Parking Space Total
6
Structure
Dock
View Type
Direct Water View
Water Front Name
St. Lawrence River
Water Front Type
Waterfront On River
Building
Bathroom Total
1
Bedrooms Above Ground
2
Bedrooms Total
2
Amenities
Fireplace(s)
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Basement Type
None, None
Construction Style Attachment
Detached
Cooling Type
None
Exterior Finish
Wood
Fireplace Present
Yes
Fireplace Total
1
Heating Fuel
Electric
Heating Type
Baseboard Heaters
Stories Total
1
Size Interior
700 - 1,100 Sqft
Type
House
Utility Water
Municipal Water
Parking
Other
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No Garage
—
Land
Access Type
Public Road, Private Docking
Acreage
No
Land Amenities
Park
Sewer
Septic System
Size Depth
196 Ft
Size Frontage
366 Ft
Size Irregular
366 X 196 Ft ; 0
Size Total Text
366 X 196 Ft ; 0
Zoning Description
Sr
Monthly payment estimate
$
Estimated payment—per month
Mortgage amount
—
Total interest
—
Down payments under 20% typically require mortgage default insurance (CMHC), which is not included in this estimate.
Estimate only — excludes property tax, insurance and condo fees. Rates compound semi-annually as is standard for Canadian mortgages.
Cost of ownership
Est. monthly payment
$3,761/mo
Ontario land transfer tax
$13,465 one-time
Payment assumes 20% down over 25 years. First-time buyers may get up to $4,000 back on land transfer tax.