Discovery
Proposed feasibility review: site access, sun, wind, intended use and budget.
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Site inspiration · Muskoka Lakeside
Surf Cottage
Cottage 192 · Boathouse Modern · 193 sq ft · Lakeside concept
The dream
An imagined barefoot lakeside retreat. Boathouse modern in the spirit of Ossipoff: charcoal monopitch roof, full-height black-grid glazing, a sunk-in carpeted living pit, sauna on the deck, sunrise lounges, all of it open to the lake.
Form follows function
Form follows function: a two-storey 193 sq ft footprint with grey-stained pine shiplap on a board-formed concrete plinth, full-width north galley, two enclosed upper bedrooms, wrap deck carrying a hemlock barrel sauna and sunken hot tub. Every move earns its keep, and its view.
Discovery → delivery
A proposed pathway from concept to keys.
Design
Proposed design: site-responsive drawings, glazing and finish selections, subject to technical review.
Permits & Slot
Review requirements with your municipality and relevant authorities; confirm availability with a licensed builder partner.
Build
Construction would be carried out by a licensed builder partner under an agreed construction scope.
Handover
Future handover would follow builder inspections and close-out. Construction warranties come from the licensed builder, with Tarion coverage where required.
The number
Estimated budget for this concept
This is a planning estimate for an unbuilt concept, including HST, not a construction quote. The scope matrix shows how size, complexity and site access affect the budget. A licensed builder partner would confirm construction pricing.
Estimated total
$191,445
$169,420 + $22,025 HST
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