This remarkable estate, known as Balfron, is a once-in-a-generation offering on Lake of Bays. This extraordinary 100+ acre waterfront property boasts 1,625 feet of pristine shoreline and a legacy spanning over a century. Positioned between Baysville and Dorset near Fairview and the iconic Bigwin Island, this rare property offers an unparalleled opportunity to revive a historic family compound or envision a new chapter on one of Muskoka's most prestigious lakes. Held within the same family for generations, the land has been the setting for formative summers: sunny days spent on the dock, boating into Baysville for the morning paper, and watching thunderstorms roll across the open water. Campfire sing-alongs, summer gatherings, and cozy evenings around the fireplace on Thanksgiving weekend have all been woven into its story. It's where children grew, learned, and laughed; where roots were planted; and where the true meaning of home took shape. Set within a landscape of ultimate privacy and northwest exposure, the property enjoys golden afternoon light and breathtaking sunsets. A sandy cove along the shoreline provides a safe and welcoming spot for little ones to play in the water. The three-season estate features three character-rich dwellings: a farmhouse tucked back from the shore, a lakeside cottage, and a guest cabin. Completing the shoreline are two boathouses and a boat port. The Balfron Estate is ideal for restoration, a multi-generational family retreat, or the creation of a landmark lakefront residence. A place like this is more than just a property; it's an experience. Where heritage, beauty, and possibility converge, this is your legacy in the making.
For sale
C$13,995,000
1076 Nithgrove Rd, Lake Of Bays, ON P0B 1A0
5beds
1baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking sunsetsThree character-rich dwellingsLakeside cottageGuest cabinTwo boathousesBoat port
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 04:41pm
Listed by:
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: X12248016
Originating MLS®#: One Point Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: 1500-2000 null
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Private
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Privacy, Private Dock
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water,Direct
- Waterfront features: Boat Slip, Boathouse, Dock, Direct, Lake
- Body of water: Lake of Bays
Lot
- Features: Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
Details
- Additional structures: Aux Residences, Shed, Storage
- Parcel number: 481030749
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Piers
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Lake/River
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Of Bays
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$6,380
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
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