2642 Muskoka 169 Road
Wood (Muskoka Lakes), Muskoka Lakes, P0C 1M0
FOR SALE
$629,000
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Property Description
Step into a piece of Muskoka History with this rare opportunity to own the iconic Torrance General Store. Perfectly positioned on a high traffic corridor of Highway 169, directly across from Clear Lake Brewery and surrounded by camps and cottages, this versatile property is brimming with entrepreneurial potential. The main building features a charming, spacious store with a welcoming front porch-ideal for displaying local goods or enjoying your morning coffee. Inside you'll find ample space for groceries, provisions and an area for a boutique or specialty retail. A wide hallway leads to a full kitchen and opens to a back deck, perfect for summer evenings or staff breaks. Upstairs the living quarters offer three decent sized bedrooms and a fresh three piece washroom-ideal for live-work flexibility or housing seasonal staff. A renovated airstream trailer currently serves as a trendy coffee/drink station. The property is perfect for pop up ventures and a generous yard is bursting with potential for picnics, hosting outdoor markets and incorporating classic Muskoka Games into the experience. The current owner has spent over $125K in recent improvements including new roof, soffit, eavestroughs, exterior and interior paint and has paved driveway and parking spaces. Inside a new furnace and A/C unit were installed along with new water system, electrical panel and kitchen and bathrooms were fully renovated. The General Store is already a well known destination and place to stop on the way to the cottage. Move in ready this property is a dream come true for entrepreneurs looking to live and work in the heart of Muskoka cottage country. With excellent road exposure, well established clientele and close proximity to popular destinations this is the ultimate blend of lifestyle and business opportunity. Own a landmark. Create a Business. Build a Dream.
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Property Features
Beach, Wooded/Treed, Propane Tank, Private, Other, Wood, UV System
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Property Details
Address
2642 Muskoka 169 Road
Community
City
Postal Code
P0C 1M0
Property Type
Detached, Detached
Zoning
C4
Lot Size
304' x 185'
Acreage
0.6 Feet
Taxes
$1,162 (2025
Basement
Unfinished
Exterior
Porch, Deck
Heat Type
Forced Air
Heat Source
Propane
Water
Well
Parking Spaces
10
Garage Type
None
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Listing contracted with Chestnut Park Real Estate
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