948 Dorcas Bay Road

Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario N0H 2R0

Overview

At a glance

Days on market4 days
ListedOct 23, 2026
UpdatedOct 25, 2026
Building age51-99 years
Size1100-1500 sq ft
Lot100 x 375 Feet
Property taxes$3,226 (2026)
Parking6 spaces
BasementPartially Finished, Walk-Out
MLS® numberX14112322
Data sourcePropTx MLS® System
Listing brokerageRE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc.

About this home

WATERFRONT LIFE AWAITS! Don't wait to seize the day and live by the lake. Whether you are considering a 3-season getaway or a 4-season home, this waterfront property offers a great place to sit by the lakeside, take in the stars or tender a garden. The gradual-entry waterfront with flat rock is perfect for swimming, kayaking or your SUP. Young kids and pets will also love the easy-to-access shoreline while all ages can appreciate the stunning views and sunsets with Southwestern exposure. Rain or shine you can enjoy the sunroom gazebo complete with hydro and lighting! A perfect place for a studio or to relax. The property offers plenty of places to store garden tools, water toys or recreational vehicles. The 24' x 24' detached garage offers hydro, a workbench and concrete floor. Appreciate growing your own food with a fenced vegetable garden, peach tree, grapes and kiwi! Mature magnolias and peonies as well as a walnut tree offer variety. The home, built in 1972 features a durable wood exterior from a local mill (2002), and shingle roof replaced in 2011. Various upgrades including updated windows, plus a new furnace & central air in 2012. The main floor offers 1190 Sq. Ft. with 3 spacious bedrooms and a 4 Pc bathroom. The living room features a large window to take in the lake view, along with a cozy wood fireplace. The warmth of wood surrounds you. Plenty of storage with a large closet and secondary linen closet. The sunroom is a perfect place to play games or sit with a good book - with a walkout to the covered back deck. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in-closet with built-in shelving. The lower level features a walkout, large mudroom, laundry room and utility room and doubles the square footage - perfect for storage, workshop or kids play space! The recreation room is partly finished with a cedar lined storage closet. Opportunity awaits - are you ready to enjoy the Lakefront Lifestyle?

Details

Property

Style
Bungalow-Raised
Building age
51-99
Fronting on
West
Cross street
HIGHWAY 6
Community
Northern Bruce Peninsula
Municipality
Northern Bruce Peninsula

Inside

Bedrooms above grade
3
Bathrooms
1
Kitchens
1
Basement
Partially Finished, Walk-Out
Family room
No
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood
Interior features
Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater Owned

Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling
Central Air
Sewer
Septic
Electricity
Yes
Cable
No

Building

Construction
Wood
Foundation
Concrete Block
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior features
Deck, Privacy, Recreational Area, Year Round Living
Pool
None

Parking

Garage
Detached
Parking spaces
5
Total parking
6
Driveway
Circular Drive

Land

Frontage
100
Depth
375
Lot size units
Feet
Lot size (acres)
.50-1.99
Waterfront
Waterfront-Deeded
Topography
Level
Property features
Beach, Lake Access, Sloping, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
Rooms (13)
RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.94 x 3.93 MetersParquet, W/O To Deck, Eat-in Kitchen
Living RoomMain6.22 x 4.3 MetersHardwood Floor, Large Window, Fireplace
SunroomMain5.06 x 2.02 MetersW/O To Deck, Large Window, Hardwood Floor
BedroomMain3.92 x 3.05 MetersHardwood Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
Bedroom 2Main3.94 x 2.99 MetersHardwood Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
BathroomMain2.72 x 1.88 Meters4 Pc Bath, Tile Floor
Primary BedroomMain4.58 x 3.25 MetersHardwood Floor, Ceiling Fan(s)
OtherMain2.01 x 1.9 MetersWalk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor, B/I Shelves
Mud RoomLower4.23 x 4.16 MetersWalk-Out
Cold Room/CantinaLower6.76 x 1.78 MetersB/I Shelves
LaundryLower6.75 x 3.62 MetersPartly Finished
Utility RoomLower4.75 x 3.62 MetersB/I Shelves, Partly Finished
RecreationLower5.21 x 4.16 MetersB/I Shelves, Partly Finished
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  • ParkBruce Peninsula National Parkabout 2 min walk
  • River or lakeLake Huronabout 2 min walk

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