I have listed a new property at 534 Anglican Church Road in Tay Valley. See details here

Twenty minutes from Perth, on a quiet road where the loudest thing is the wind, sits a 1968 bungalow with the land and the lifestyle most buyers spend years searching for. The fully fenced 0.8 acre lot is built for the life you've been planning. Mature trees, fruit trees, a big garden ready for spring, and a covered outdoor kitchen anchored by a hand-built pizza oven. Chickens? Their coop is wating. Dogs? Free run of the yard. Outbuildings handle the hay, tools, and everything else a small homestead needs. Inside, three bedrooms plus two flexible rooms currently working as a home office and an art studio (call it a gym, a second office, a kid's playroom, your call). The kitchen opens into a dining and living space, with a generous family room addition off the back, warmed by a wood stove and opening through sliding doors to the outdoor kitchen. Hardwood floors and trim refreshed in 2022. A new wood stove in 2022. Bathroom fully remodelled in 2026. This isn't a house to flip. It's a house to grow into. Garden in the back, fire in the stove, eggs in the coop, pizza in the oven. Twenty minutes to Perth, a quick run to Highway 7, and a price that leaves room to make the rest your own. The kind of property buyers think doesn't exist at this price anymore.

I have listed a new property at 716 Christie Lake Road in Tay Valley. See details here

Imagine waking up in the home you finally built exactly the way you wanted it. Three acres on Christie Lake Road, 5 minutes from Perth. Flat, open, and ready. The severance is complete, the road entrance is in, and hydro is already at the road. This is a shovel-ready building lot, not a bureaucratic project. Roughly 144 metres of frontage and 111 metres deep, giving you room to set the house back, plant a garden, build the workshop, and still have space left over. Open in front for sun and sky, with mature trees behind the lot. Two minutes to the Glen Tay Swimming Area on the Tay River. Three minutes to downtown Perth for groceries, coffee, the farmers' market, and everything else that makes this town worth choosing. Highway 7 is right there when you need it. Christie Lake Road is paved and maintained year-round, so you are not trading convenience for country. You are getting both. If you have been sketching your retirement home for years, or you are ready to leave the city behind and build something that fits the life you actually want, this is the canvas. Bring your builder, bring your plans, and start. Call today to walk the lot.

I have listed a new property at 119 Farren Lake Lane 22 in Tay Valley. See details here

The hard part is already done. Between 2019 and 2023, this Farren Lake cottage was rebuilt from the studs out, every surface, system, and finish. Maibec siding, metal roofs, all new windows and doors, white cedar ceilings, maple hardwood throughout, a quartz kitchen with new appliances, fresh plumbing, a 100 amp panel, and a WETT-certified wood stove. Walk in, light a fire, pour a drink. There is nothing left to do. The main cottage is a smartly laid out three-bedroom with a bright open living and dining area, plus a screened sunroom that runs the full lakeside of the building. The renovated bunkie has a Murphy bed, a two-piece bathroom, and its own attached workshop, perfect for guests, kids who want their own space, or anyone who wants a separate place to work on projects. Step out the door and the lake is right there. Twenty plus feet of water at the end of the dock, rocky natural shoreline, and the kind of clarity Farren Lake is known for. Excellent bass fishing, no public access, almost no boat traffic, only a handful of cottages past you on a quiet dead end road. Just you, the loons, and the occasional deer wandering through. Walking distance to River House Vineyard Winery. Forty minutes to Perth, ninety to Kingston, ninety to Ottawa. Cell booster on site handles video calls without breaking a sweat, and fiber internet is being installed by WTC Communications this year. Furnishings negotiable, making this an exceptionally easy turnkey purchase, whether you're moving in for the season or planning to share it with short-term guests. A renovated, deep-water Farren Lake cottage with a guest bunkie, in this condition, at this price, does not come up often. The ice is off the lake. The dock is in. Showings start now, and summer waits for no one.

I have listed a new property at 334 Featherston Lane in Tay Valley. See details here

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers one of the most desirable waterfront settings on Farren Lake, combining relaxation, recreation, and natural beauty.This rare waterfront property features an ideal shoreline. On one side, a sandy beach perfect for young swimmers gently slopes into clear water. On the other, you can enjoy diving into 28ft deep water off the permanent deck, also ideal for lounging and taking in the spectacular sunset views across the lake. The included Fendock aluminum dock is perfect for mooring your boat or fishing.The water here feels as pure as it looks. Whether it's early morning swims or roasting marshmallows as the sun sets, this is where summer traditions begin. Tucked along a peaceful private lane, the property is framed by evergreens and open water views, with plenty of nature to explore and places to sit with a book in the dappled afternoon light. It's an unbeatable setting for kids to roam and adults to relax.The cottage itself blends classic cottage charm with smart, modern updates, including a new roof (2015), new windows (2016), a new screened gazebo (2024), and a fully renovated kitchen (2020) with new appliances, countertops, backsplash, and a custom island that is perfect for family breakfasts or game nights. The bright, open-concept living space features a warm pine ceiling and a cozy wood stove. Three bedrooms, including an oversized primary bedroom with a king bed, provide plenty of room for family and guests, while a full bath and laundry area keep everything efficient and comfortable.The spacious deck overlooking the water is where you'll share barbecue lunches before hopping back in the water. High-speed internet, strong cell service, and reliable baseboard heating mean you can stay connected and comfortable from spring to fall. Whether it's weekend escapes or full summer stays, this is the sort of place where lifelong memories are made.

I have listed a new property at 2617 Christie Lake Road in Tay Valley. See details here

What would your mornings look like with 650 feet of river at your doorstep? On this 19-acre waterfront parcel along the Tay River, that question stops being hypothetical. The river runs wide and calm here, the kind of water that calls you out in a canoe at dawn and keeps you sitting on the shore long after sunset. From this stretch, you can paddle right into the heart of Perth or further out into the Rideau waterway system, a network of lakes and locks that most Canadians only ever visit on vacation. The land itself is a thoughtful mix of open spaces and mature trees, offering the freedom to site your home exactly where the view moves you most. A road entrance is already in place and hydro is available at the road, so the practical side of building is well ahead of where most vacant land starts. Waterfront acreage like this is genuinely hard to find in this part of Ontario, and it is even harder to find with infrastructure already in place. This is 19 acres of privacy, natural beauty, and a river that changes with every season, minutes from the shops and restaurants of Perth but feeling like a world that you get to have entirely to yourself. If you have been waiting for the right piece of land to build the home you have always pictured, this is the canvas.

I have listed a new property at 185 Althorpe Road in Tay Valley. See details here

Some properties sell a lifestyle. This one sells a feeling. Standing on 16 acres along the Tay River with more than 430 feet of shoreline, you notice the calm first. The water is clear and unhurried, moving past a landscape of mature trees and open spaces that feels both sheltered and expansive at the same time. Paddle out from your own shore and you are connected to Perth and the broader Rideau waterway, one of Ontario's most storied canal systems. On land, the property gives you options that most waterfront lots simply cannot. Over 1,500 feet of road frontage means access is never a concern, and with hydro already at the road and a permitted entrance in place, you are not starting from scratch. Whether you envision a single home tucked among the trees or a a family estate with a workshop, guest house, and room for family to spread out, the acreage supports it. Lots like this, with real waterfront footage, proper infrastructure, and this much usable land, are a rare find in any market. Perth is minutes away. The river is right here. The only thing missing is your plans.

I have listed a new property at 2619 Christie Lake Road in Tay Valley. See details here

Imagine 16 acres where the only schedule that matters is the one the river sets. This Tay River property offers more than 500 feet of untouched waterfront shoreline, the kind of setting where you hear moving water before you see it through the trees. Open meadow gives way to mature forest as you walk the land, each section suggesting a different possibility for where your home could sit, where a garden could grow, where a path could wind down to the water. The river is wide and tranquil here, perfect for paddling into Perth for a coffee or on through town toward the Rideau waterway. The shoreline has never been altered, which means you get to decide exactly how you meet the water, whether that is a dock, a gentle clearing, or a natural stone landing. Hydro is available at the road, and a road entrance is already in place. Waterfront acreage with this kind of privacy, size, and river access is something that even most locals have never seen available. You are minutes from Perth, with its heritage downtown, farmers market, and year-round community, but standing on this land you would never know it. This is where someone builds the home they have been sketching on napkins for the last ten years.

I have listed a new property at 2565 Christie Lake Road in Tay Valley. See details here

Tucked along a quiet bend of the Tay River just ten minutes from Perth, this 73-acre estate is the kind of property that almost never comes up. An 1870s stone home, an 1820s log guest house, over 1,200 feet of natural swimmable shoreline, and total privacy at the end of a long private drive with no neighbours in sight. The stone home stands with quiet dignity, its original pine floors and historic millwork carrying the story of generations. Behind that character sits the practical stuff that matters: a brand-new septic system installed this year, propane furnace, updated wiring and plumbing, newer windows on the upper level, and added insulation. Generously sized rooms, a large wood-burning fireplace, and a clean, dry basement give the main house real bones. With 5 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, there's space for the whole family, even if you convert one of those bedrooms into a luxurious spa bathroom. The kitchen and dining room and the unfinished primary bedroom are blank canvases waiting for your vision. Outside is where this home really opens up. Forest and field roll out in every direction, dotted with apple trees and wild berry bushes. Launch a canoe from your own shoreline and paddle 2.5 km into Christie Lake. A boathouse sits right at the water ready for restoration. An 1825 barn with massive hand-hewn beams waits to be reborn, and the rustic log cabin with a screened porch and charmingly wonky floors makes a perfect guest house, summer retreat, or short-term rental opportunity. Just over an hour from Ottawa with easy access to Highway 7. Vibrant in summer, hushed under winter snow. A private world where time slows and history breathes in every stone, beam, and ripple of the river. Book your private tour today.