Welcome to 1014 Fire Route 74 on the sparkling shores of Eels Lake - a truly special family cottage compound where generations of memories have been made and timeless cottage traditions live on. Set on more than an acre of exceptionally private point property with ~720ft of waterfront, this remarkable setting offers panoramic lake views to the North, East, and South, allowing for beautiful sunrises and plenty of sun & shade. Surrounded by water and mature trees the property captures the peaceful feeling of an old-fashioned canadian summer at the lake. The original 1938 cottage, offering ~1400sq. ft. of living space, sits just steps from the shoreline and has been lovingly enjoyed for decades. Near the water's edge, the ~900sq. ft. boathouse mirrors the cottage's nostalgic appeal, and features an additional three bedrooms, along with it's own bathroom and kitchen - ideal for hosting extended family and lifelong friends. Designed for slow mornings, card games on rainy afternoons, and long summer days by the water, this property is made to enjoy. Three screened-in porches allow for peaceful outdoor enjoyment, where the sounds of the lake and the surrounding forest become part of daily life. The shoreline offers a beautiful mix - classic canadian shield rock, deep & shallow entry areas, and some hard-packed sandy sections - the perfect waterfront for all ages. Whether continued as a treasured multi-generational family getaway or thoughtfully reimagined for the future, this is the kind of property that becomes part of a family's story for generations to come.
About this home
Photos of 1014 Fire Route 74
Facts and features of 1014 Fire Route 74
| Type | Detached |
|---|---|
| Style | Bungalow |
| Bedrooms | 4 + 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Size | 1100-1500 sq ft |
| Parking | 6 |
| Garage | None |
| Heating | Baseboard |
| Cooling | None |
| Basement | None |
| Exterior | Wood |
| Age | 51-99 |
| Taxes | $3,327 (2025) |
| Days on market | 24 |
| Listing brokerage | Engel & Volkers Kawarthas, Port Credit |
Rooms
16 rooms, with sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunroom | Main | 9′ 7″ × 19′ 10″ 2.93 × 6.04 m | East View |
| Living Room | Main | 19′ 10″ × 15′ 5″ 6.04 × 4.7 m | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 9′ 8″ × 11′ 5″ 2.95 × 3.47 m | |
| Laundry | Main | 6′ 0″ × 5′ 8″ 1.84 × 1.73 m | |
| Living Room | Ground | 28′ 3″ × 12′ 6″ 8.62 × 3.81 m | |
| Sunroom | Ground | 10′ 0″ × 22′ 0″ 3.05 × 6.7 m | Combined w/Kitchen |
| Bathroom | Main | 8′ 4″ × 4′ 6″ 2.54 × 1.38 m | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 9′ 7″ × 11′ 6″ 2.92 × 3.5 m | |
| Sunroom | Main | 25′ 7″ × 7′ 1″ 7.8 × 2.17 m | North View |
| Bathroom | Ground | 11′ 6″ × 4′ 7″ 3.5 × 1.4 m | |
| Kitchen | Main | 9′ 7″ × 9′ 7″ 2.92 × 2.92 m | |
| Bedroom 4 | Main | 9′ 11″ × 11′ 1″ 3.01 × 3.39 m | |
| Bedroom 3 | Ground | 11′ 10″ × 9′ 7″ 3.6 × 2.92 m | |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | 9′ 7″ × 7′ 7″ 2.92 × 2.3 m | |
| Bedroom 2 | Ground | 11′ 10″ × 8′ 5″ 3.6 × 2.57 m | |
| Bedroom | Ground | 11′ 10″ × 6′ 11″ 3.6 × 2.12 m |
Request a showing
1014 Fire Route 74
Nearby, at a similar price
See more homes like this one
$999,900 220 days on market MLS® X12915072
143 Scott Settlement Road
Detached · North Kawartha, ON · North Kawartha
North Kawartha
4 beds · 2 baths · 12 parking · 700-1100 sq ft
700-1100 sq ft
$769,900 48 days on market MLS® X13774124
1077 Pukitis Trail
Detached · Highlands East, ON · Cardiff Ward
Cardiff Ward
2 beds · 1 bath · 6 parking · 700-1100 sq ft
700-1100 sq ft
$249,000 83 days on market MLS® X13654448
Eels Lake Road
Vacant Land · North Kawartha, ON · North Kawartha
North Kawartha
$1,699,000 126 days on market MLS® X13494450
West Eels Lake Road
Rural Residential · North Kawartha, ON · North Kawartha
North Kawartha
15 parking · < 700 sq ft
< 700 sq ft
$789,000 178 days on market MLS® X13082710
1407 Spooks Bay Lane
Detached · Highlands East, ON · Cardiff Ward
Cardiff Ward
3 beds · 2 baths · 4 parking · 1100-1500 sq ft
1100-1500 sq ft
Ask a question
1014 Fire Route 74
Listing information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by PropTx or the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. Data source: PropTx. Listings are refreshed from the MLS® at least daily.
The information provided herein must only be used by consumers that have a bona fide interest in the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate and may not be used for any commercial purpose or any other purpose.
Royal LePage Terrequity Seymour Real Estate, Brokerage. Independently owned and operated.
MLS® X13872772 Data source: PropTx Listed October 7, 2026
