Overlooking Lake Joseph, a newly listed modern cottage is waiting to make magic of your summer days.

Described in its listing as a "unicorn," the sprawling lake house fits the description of a Muskoka "holy grail": it's newly built, contemporary, and right on the water, plus it boasts easy road access and comes complete with a boathouse.

All this, with an asking price well under the $4M mark.

Listed for $3,495,000, 1868 Lake Joseph Road proves you and yours can have the summer (and fall, winter, and spring) of your wildest dreams -- right in the heart of Ontario's coveted cottage country.

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The four-season lake house boasts four beds and 3+1 baths across more than 3,100 sq. ft of living space, all atop a sprawling lot of more than 45,000 sq. ft.

Finished with a two-slip boathouse -- one slip interior, one slip exterior -- plus both sand-beach and jumping-dock entry into Lake Joseph's cool waters, the property's an equal hit among kids who love to swim and adults who love to boat.

The property is turn-key, which means easy entry to enjoying this season's summer days. Just imagine, sipping your coffee in the open-concept kitchen -- dappled with stainless steel finishes and glistening white quartz -- while soaking in long lake views.

The kitchen and dining area leads seamlessly into a plush living room, anchored by a soaring stone fireplace and, once again, overlooking the water below. The main floor layout lends itself perfectly to entertaining, be it for a celebration, holiday, or simply a relaxing vacation week spent with friends and family.

Making hosting even easier, the lake house comes fully furnished, and is already equipped with wifi and a home audio system.

Also on the main floor is the primary bed, which boasts a four-piece ensuite -- ideal for unwinding with a lavish, bubbly bath -- plus a den and television.

Specs

Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, which could be transformed into an office or bunkbed dorm room. Up here you'll also find a five-piece bath. Meanwhile, the lower floor feels as anti-basement as it could; the level features high ceilings, a spacious entertainment area with a bar, and its own fireplace. What's more, tucked around the corner is a large bedroom, a four-piece bath, and a separate space that could be used as a gym or workshop. Walkouts on this level invite plenty of light in.

Our Favourite Thing

What we lovemost about this property is that it's summer-ready, just as it is -- turnkey, furnished, and beautifully appointed -- but there's also plenty of opportunity to personalize the property, should you so choose. For example, there are multiple on-site locations where a bunkie could be crafted, allowing for even more hosting potential. (Or rental income, when you're not lapping up all this luxury for yourself.)

And while this beauty is an ideal summer destination, it's just as inviting in the wintertime: snowmobiling, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing are just a few of the outdoor activities you can get up to in the area. But we wouldn't blame you if you spent all of January in that cozy living room, with a glass of wine, a good book, and the fire roaring by your side.

So whether you're seeking a full-time relocation to cottage country, or simply a space to escape to when the city feels a bit too bustling, this Lake Joseph "unicorn" could be your wish come true.

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This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio.

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