Photos: Homes of the Month: Waterfront Properties

Homes of the Month: Waterfront Properties

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 0.5 per cent in July, which might encourage some Canadians to take another look at the luxury real estate market. And with summer in full swing, why not opt for a wonderful waterfront home to get away from it all? With spectacular lakefront views and picturesque tree-filled properties, CTVNews.ca's Shannon Maguire takes a coast-to-coast tour of waterfront properties currently for sale across Canada.

Shediac River, N.B.

Price: $940,000
Beds, Baths: 4, 3
Floor Space: 5,250 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: A climate-controlled bungalow with drop-back basement on the peaceful surroundings of the Shediac River. Located just minutes to the airport, Parlee Beach, schools and downtown Moncton. The one acre property offers 170 feet of waterfront with breakwater. The main level features a great room with cathedral ceilings and a great view. The kitchen has a centre island and an eating area overlooking the river. The bright sunroom has skylights and patio doors to the deck. A large master bedroom with five-piece ensuite and walk-in closet, another good sized bedroom, four-piece bath and laundry room complete the main level. The lower level includes a large family room with pellet stove, two more bedrooms, a two-piece bath with rough-in for shower, exercise room, office and lots of storage. This home also has an attached triple car garage, bonus room over garage, wiring for surround sound/volume control throughout and a double-sided fireplace in the great room and master bedroom.

Roger LeBlanc and Rachel LeBlanc / Royal LePage Atlantic

Mount Hanley, N.S.

Price: $428,000
Beds, Baths: 3, 2
Floor Space: 1,800 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Seal Cove, an oceanfront enclave that provides ultimate privacy. This five-year-old, west-facing, custom-built bungalow sits on 1.3 acres with 176 feet of water frontage. The three-bedroom, two-bath home features a great room with soaring vaulted ceiling, U-shaped kitchen with eight-foot island, all in an espresso finish. Top-of-the-line windows and doors, steel roof, in-floor radiant heat, Italian terracotta tiles, marble vanity countertops, Vermont Castings propane fireplace, electronic security system, HD satellite TV, high-speed Internet, and an auxiliary generator wired into the electrical panel are just a few of this home's features. An attached two-car garage, a covered veranda, and a separate artists' studio built at the water's edge with an electric fireplace and its own deck complete this property.

Lorie Farley and Alexandre Bouchard / Viewpoint Realty Services Inc.

Lac-Sergent, Quebec

Price: $589,000
Beds, Baths: 4, 2
Floor Space: 2,700 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Located 30 kilometres from Quebec City, this is a great year-round waterfront property. Enjoy time on the water during spring and summer, take in the colours of the surrounding forest in autumn and enjoy outdoor activities in winter.  The four-bedroom residence has been renovated, boasting an open plan layout and loads of natural light. Its south orientation allows you to enjoy the sun all day long with great views of the lake. You have your own private sand beach and a dock for boats.

Maurice Houle / Via Capitale Elite Broker

Lac-Saint-Joseph, Que.

Price: $3,650,000
Beds, Baths: 5, 3+1
Floor Space: 6,200 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Nestled on the shores of Lac St-Joseph, this property features an interior that has been designed to offer comfort. It has five bedrooms and a large living room with a fireplace that opens to the dining room and kitchen. The garden level has a large family room with fireplace and direct access to the garden and pool. The open concept layout is filled with natural light from the large windows.  The landscaped lot boasts an abundance of trees that provide privacy.

Martin Dostie / Sotheby's International Realty Canada

Westport, Ont.

Price: $869,000
Beds, Baths: 3, 3
Floor Space: Approximately 2,550 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Very impressive, walk-out, wood-sided recreational home, with westerly exposure and 200 feet of waterfront. Some of the home's features include large windows, hardwood floors, stainless steel kitchen appliances, three propane fireplaces, an oversized master bedroom and a lake-side sunroom. Take in the vast views from the walk-around deck. The lower level contains two more bedrooms, a large family area, washroom and laundry. The property boasts an attached two-and-a-half bay garage, one bay detached garage and professionally landscaped grounds.

Neil Scott / Bowes & Cocks Limited

Oro-Medonte, Ont.

Price: $1,299,000
Beds, Baths: 1+3, 2
Floor Space: 2,260 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: A log home situated on 91 feet of prime Lake Simcoe waterfront. This well maintained 2,260 square foot, four-bedroom, two-bath log home is located on Carthew Bay. The property gradually slopes to the child-friendly waterfront. The games room overlooks the lake, with a walk-out to an oversized deck. The living room features a large stone fireplace. An abundance of trees on the lot provides privacy.

Kelly Lazar and David S. Wagman / Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.

Huntsville, Ont.

Price: $2,495,000
Beds, Baths: 3, 4
Floor Space: 2,200 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: A private enclave boasting 585 feet of water frontage on Lake Vernon. The property has open lake views, landscaping and a post-and-beam home featuring 4,400 square feet of living space. Some of the home's features include a large foyer, two custom stone fireplaces, high ceilings, open concept layout, three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and built-in shelving along with a four-piece en-suite with walkout to private hot tub. Architectural accents include stylized wood bracketing in corners and windows and detailed carved timber supports for island in kitchen and stairwell balustrade. Large rec room with games room, office/den and stone bar with walkout to the lake. Three car garage with heated floors, and separate single heated garage with storage for the very special toys. Unique boathouse and boat port with natural log supports. Great lake views from every room.

Blayne Hutchins, Salesperson / Century 21 Cottage Country Realty Inc. Brokerage, Huntsville
Sher McGrath, Salesperson / Century 21 Cottage Country Realty Inc. Brokerage, Huntsville

Hudson Township, Ont.

Price: $729,000
Beds, Baths: 3, 3
Floor Space: 3,150 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Recently custom built, three-bedroom, three-bath home requires minimal maintenance and offers the functionality of an open floor plan with lots of lakeside windows and the cozy warmth of a rustic stone fireplace. A well-used three-season porch extends living space into the outdoors, and a fully finished walk-out lower level offers a large rec room and guest bedroom/bathroom. The loft provides an additional bedroom/bathroom and lounge room. The double car garage is connected to the main building by means of a practical and welcoming breezeway. The exterior provides gentle sloping land, a sandy beach, western exposure, a dock with seating area and a fire pit. A guest cottage accommodates four. It is a perfect property for everyday living or a weekend getaway, located at Twin Lakes, about 15 minutes west of Temiskaming Shores.

Linda Miller / Miller Realty Group Inc., Brokerage

Lake of the Prairies, Man.

Price: $1,300,000
Beds, Baths: 4, 3
Floor Space: 2,140 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on Lake of the Prairies. Some of the home's interior features include vaulted ceilings, open plan living room, dining room and kitchen and a natural stone wood fireplace in the living room. Walnut hardwood flooring on the main floor, while kitchen, bathroom and entrance have heated ceramic tile. Walk-in closet and master bathroom have heated marble floors. The deck is the full width of the house (71.5 feet-by-12 feet). A spiral staircase leads to the lower level from the deck. The basement is a walkout and there is a large patio and fire pit overlooking the lawn that slopes gently down to the vegetable garden, lake shore and private dock. Attached oversized three car garage is insulated with under floor heat. The insulated workshop has two overhead doors and under floor heat. The fully landscaped yard blends into the natural surroundings.

Audrey Wilson / Royal LePage Martin-Liberty Realty, Brokerage

Turtle Lake, Sask.

Price: $1,750,000
Beds, Baths: 5, 4
Floor Space: 2,884 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: 5.14 acres of lakefront with over 300 feet of frontage on Turtle Lake. This home includes five bedrooms and four bathrooms that all boast upgraded fixtures. The main part of the house is open to the lake, offering great views. The home includes a master bedroom with ensuite and an open concept great room with energy efficient fireplace. The lower level has a games room, family room and two other bedrooms. The property has been professionally landscaped, the back deck is covered, and there is also a large three-car garage.

Louise Stuart / Lake & Country Realty Ltd.

Buena Vista, Sask.

Price: $2,600,000
Beds, Baths: 8, 4
Floor Space: 2,235 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: A 4,470 square foot, eight-bedroom, four-bathroom log home situated on 1.43 acres, including a sandy beach. High ceilings and large front windows provide lots of natural light. The four bedrooms on the main level are very private. The living room, dining area, and fully-equipped kitchen are centrally located with access to the deck and outdoor hot tub and the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is the focal point of all living areas. A solid wood staircase leads to the walkout level, with seating area around a second fireplace, games room, four additional bedrooms, two baths and a den with direct entry to the quiet, surroundings and the private sandy beach, gazebo, boat lift and dock.

Judy Forster and Angelique Haysom / Forster Realty Inc.

Sylvan Lake, Alta.

Price: $2,700,000
Beds, Baths: 3, 2
Floor Space: 3,906 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: This home has been fully finished and upgraded. The south-facing yard is fully landscaped, and boasts 125 feet of lakefront on Sylvan Lake. The two-storey home features hardwood flooring and tiles throughout, as well as vaulted ceilings. The kitchen is open and very functional, boasting custom cabinetry, raised eating bar and access to the balcony with panoramic views. A great feature for those who like to cook and entertain. The main floor has extensive storage, a five-piece bath, tile flooring, a work bench with a sink, and a top of the line sound system throughout the whole house.

Jim Jardine and Pat Garritty / Trilliant Real Estate Group Ltd.

Rural Wetaskiwin County, Alta.

Price: $649,000
Beds, Baths: 4, 3
Floor Space: 1,249 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: A custom crafted hillside walk-out bungalow on 70 feet of waterfront tucked quietly along a no exit road. Some of the home's features include a sauna, wine making room, gas fireplace, wood burning stove and in-floor heating. Outside there is a covered wrap around deck, a detached double garage, landscaping and frontage on Pigeon Lake. The home has four bedrooms, two up, two down, and a large family room. The open concept and expansive windows offer great lake and sunset views.

Christine F. McFarland / Realty Executives Progressive

Chase, B.C.

Price: $1,950,000
Beds, Baths: 4, 4
Floor Space: 4,706 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: This custom log home with over 4,700 square feet of living space is set on a level lakefront lot on the west end of the Little Shuswap Lake. The huge kitchen boasts extensive granite work, an island with eating bar, wrap around cabinets, top end appliances, eating nook and large dining room. A blend of natural wood and stone throughout the home blends well. Cathedral living room windows offer views of the tranquil lake and mountain setting.  The spacious main floor master suite hosts a gas fireplace set in a 20 foot-high stone wall, a log beam ceiling, double glass door access to the east-facing deck, ensuite and walk-in closet. The fully finished basement has two generous sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, games room and recreation room with stone fireplace and wet bar. Outside you will find a glass-railed sundeck and dyed and stamped patios with gas fire pit and hot tub.

Gary Ireland and Blair Rota / RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops)

Campbell River, B.C.

Price: $1,500,000
Beds, Baths: 3, 3
Floor Space: 3,017 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: A 1.9 acre waterfront property in Campbell River, B.C., which boasts wildlife and marine life as well as Alaska cruise ships right at your doorstep. Renovated five years ago, this three-storey home is like new. Features include reclaimed Douglas fir floors with walnut inlay, fir window trim with granite inlay, open fir beams, K2 Rock fireplace with gas insert and a new copper penny roof. The kitchen boasts custom cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops and all appliances. The upper level has a master bedroom with its own sundeck and five-piece bath with new shower, soaker jetted tub, two sinks and a 60 gallon hot water tank. Two more bedrooms, a family room and a full bath with sauna are on the lower level. Located just 15 minutes from downtown on a quite dead end street.

Sandy Baker / RE/MAX Check Realty, Campbell River
Miles Takacs / RE/MAX Camosun Realty, Victoria