On Big Rideau Lake in a quiet bay is lovely upgraded cottage with 1.3 private acres and 210 ft lakefront. Facing south, in the morning you have glorious sunrises over the lake. During the day, you can watch the sun move across the sky. Evenings bring the amazing sunsets. The cottage is most inviting with its robin-egg blue trim and honey-hued wood siding. Inside is as welcoming as outside with quality finished pine floors and vaulted ceiling of matching warm pine. Fresh white walls create bright airy sense of space while enhancing the wood decor. The open living, dining and kitchen all have full views of the lake through big windows. The kitchen is a delight with its decorative accent and u-shaped design. Kitchen offers prep areas, two-door 2023 Samsung refrigerator and 5-burner Jenn Air stove. Contemporary patio doors open to the expansive wrap-about wide deck. Three restful bedrooms with warm pine accents and soothing décor. Three-piece bathroom has a shower. New windows and doors installed approx two years ago. Durable metal roof installed 2012. Tucked into one corner of the deck is newly built 2024 change cabin with attractive cedar-shake siding and sturdy metal roof. The cabin is perfect for kids to change out of wet swim suits, before entering the cottage. For visiting guests, extra space provided in the endearing bunkie that blends beautifully into the surroundings. Under the deck is enclosed storage and workshop area. Two firepits for evening stargazing and s'mores. Birds love being here too, including osprey, herons, geese and ducks. The lake is full of large & small mouth bass, pike, walleye and lake trout. Bass spawning beds are near the bay's shoreline. The cottage's 1.3 woodland acres consists of two separate lots, each with their own legal description. Surveys available for the cottage lot and vacant lot. Starlink available. Access to the cottage is by boat only; approx 1 km across the bay is the Portland marina with boat slip and also boat storage. (id:2493)