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.

I have listed a new property at 1158 Fallbrook Road in Tay Valley. See details here

Every spring, the maples wake up on this 29 acre haven before anything else. The sellers have been tapping them for years - buckets on the trees, syrup boiling down over an outdoor burner - and that ritual is yours now if you want it. Trails wind through the mature hardwood bush behind the house, a bountiful forest abundant with wildlife, native plants, and an endless supply of firewood your family will enjoy for decades to come. The home is warm, well-built, and designed for comfort: built in 2005, three bedrooms up including a primary with its own ensuite and soaker tub, a kitchen and dining space that invites people to linger, and a walkout lower level with a fourth bedroom or office. Heat is never a concern. Electric forced air handles the baseline, and the woodstove, tied directly into the ductwork, can warm the whole house from one fire. And then there is the garage. Three bays. Timberframe construction. A loft above. It is the kind of structure that stops people mid-step when they first see it. Ideal for a woodworker, a mechanic, a collector, or anyone with a serious hobby, this garage will make you realize you have been compromising your whole life. It is not an add-on. It is a destination. The location completes the picture. Swim in the clean, deep, fast-moving water of the Mississippi River just three minutes away. Blue Heron Golf Club is four minutes down the road. Perth is twelve minutes away. Kanata is forty-five. Far enough to feel like you've left. Close enough that you actually will. Land with character, a home worth coming back to, and a garage that exceeds every expectation. If the idea of tapping your own maples next March is more than a passing thought, come see this house before someone else does.

I have listed a new property at 211 Meadow Lane Court in Tay Valley. See details here

Just north of Maberly in Bennett Lake Estates, this 21-acre forested retreat includes its own natural mountain, with sweeping views of Bennett Lake and the mixed, mature forest below. Carefully thinned and tended over the years, the woods feel open yet wild, with over 250 feet of natural shoreline accessible by a short flight of steps. Watch the breeze ripple across the lake, trace the shifting colours of the seasons, and at night, lie back under a sky filled with stars, far from city lights. Located at the very end of Meadow Lane Court, the property offers deep privacy, with no neighbours in sight. The simple one-bedroom, one-bath cabin is finished with cedar harvested from the land and includes power and running water. With basic insulation and a quality woodstove, it's usable year-round-whether as a quiet retreat, future bunkie, or a practical base while you design and build a true four-season home atop the mountain. Several outbuildings add both charm and function, including a garage, woodshed, garden shed, gazebo, and bathhouse. From the high building site, long views follow the length of Bennett Lake, inviting days spent boating, fishing, or swimming from your own shore. The surrounding forest encourages hiking, snowshoeing, and ATV or snowmobile adventures, with the Tay Valley recreational trail just fifteen minutes away. As a resident of Bennett Lake Estates, you have deeded shared access to the community's two private waterfront lots, one with boat launch. Private road with maintenance and snow plowing $450/year. Perth is approximately 25 minutes away and Kanata just over an hour. What begins as a quiet escape may soon feel like the place your days were always meant to begin.

I have listed a new property at 00 Christie Lake North Shore Road in Tay Valley. See details here

At the corner of Christie Lake Road and Christie Lake North Shore Road lies a one-acre parcel of land, open to the sun and waiting for a new beginning. Clear and level, with hydro running along the property line, it offers both simplicity and possibility for those ready to build. Included with the sale is a second property directly across the road - a small, strategically positioned parcel at the bend where Christie Lake Road becomes Althorpe Road. Perfect for signage or a pair of billboards, it also offers excellent potential for a garden, seasonal market stand, or other creative roadside venture. With steady cottage-country traffic heading toward Christie Lake and Bobs Lake, visibility here is unmatched. The beauty of this offering is in its placement. Ten minutes west, the shimmering waters of Christie Lake invite with a boat launch that makes summer days easy and carefree. Ten minutes east, Perth welcomes with its heritage streets, markets, and restaurants. Highway 7 is just five minutes away, connecting you quickly to larger centres, while the quiet rhythm of country life remains intact. Nearby golf courses, winding trails, and woodland drives add to the appeal of a place where daily living and leisure naturally intertwine.Together, these two properties offer a blend of practicality and charm-a chance to build, create, and enjoy in the beautiful Tay Valley.