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If you're seriously considering investing in a cottage or recreational property, you And now, with lower interest rates, a cot- tage or recreational property may be much more within your financial grasp than you If so, a cottage or recreational property may be just the answer. Even if you're not a dyed-in-the-wool nature lover and don't enjoy "roughing it", there are cottage and recreational properties to suit virtually every taste and budget. _ Do you dream of spending long summer afternoons on a dock beside a cool. crystal- clear lake? Do you like waking up to the call of the loons, or listening to the soothing sound of waves lapping up against the shoreline? Do you enjoy the distant hum of outboard motors and outdoor activity - or do you prefer absolute tranquility and the sound of whispering pines? Cottage may be within your financial grasp $399,900. Great oppor. to our, this Eecemly upgraded 4-bdrm. home, new knohen 8. bthrrns. Ideal for greenhouses or paddocks BILL HUMFHREYS" 8466856 $239,000. Beautifully renovated 2-bdrm bung. on 1/3 acres. Close to Hwys.. det gara9aNeorkshop, ideal for tradesperson. Macaw nttLS799,000. Rent fabulous home plus location. large rooms. prestigious address. $339,900. Charming home set in over 2 acres tread lane. New oak kitchen Wm sitting area & fireplace, Call for tbeaiorts. $179,900. Priced to townhome. freshly painted fencedbadtyard provides pl fiiilti)"si'it- risti w " *:..-Hg- ‘ I -.~--"'--' BEVERLY ELLIS' 844606118454t388 , BILL HUMPHREYS" 8466061 unis-"um -----g DONNA MACRAE' 8444i061 SUSAN FLYNN' 844-64151 JOHNSTON & DANIEL J Some people prefer to be as far away from civilization as possible, and for them, the extra driving time is well worth it. There can be other benefits as well; the more remote your chosen property is, the less expensive it's likely to be compared to should realize that location is a key element. Obviously, if you want a more isolated property far away from the din of the city, you and your family will have to be pre- paredtospendmoretimetrmrel1ingtoand from your cottage - and you might not want to end up sacrificing a lot of your hee time to do this. Located in downtown area on quiet cuI-de- sac, exquisite private garden with pool. 5 bdrrns., fireplaas, double garage. $599.000. Wondom lamiyhonn.1 schools. l harms. largo My r fomtaldtrtirtamttm.Yoursmttmhts 368KBetuiki64xitrrthtrrteneial Feaurtqtmoxortattiyrroanosr 'itxrrt.BeaaMylatxhitapaiptt ptxiForatk6rtalr%trmrtm,t*saseag lil HOME OF THE WEEK EDNA KING' M66061 EDNA KING' M66061 39 lakeshore Road East,Oakvlle - m1 A. SINGLEHURST'IB. NEWELL' 8444i061 BEV ELLIS' 8466061M4S.2388 $259,900. Well renovated and loaded with charm. If you like antiques. this house built in 1887 is a mustto see. Things you'll want to keep in mind are: proximitytothenearesttownandemetgen- cysetvices, wiethtrtttepmpertyis mi- Realtors will be able to point out the unique qualities of each and answer any questions you may have. Somecottageareasaremorelikesmall urban communities, and you have to walk a few blocks to access the waterfront. Others are more remote and each cottage has pri- vate access to the shoreline. leased Once you've zeroed in on the general area in which you 'd like to have a cottage or recreational property, it's time to look at the amenities various properties have to offer. However. if your spare time is already stretched to the limit and you want easy access to your property, it might be advis- able to look at areas closer to home. something that's within short and easy com- muting distance of major centres. $419,000. Lovely east Oakville street 4 B. NEWELL'M. CONNEU.f 8466061 MI mcea garden, nn basement NC. garden $265,000. Call B. NEWELL‘M BAWDEN" 8466061 FORD O'BRIEN' 844-6061 Atttt akVIE asterwitr tttttd wal Choctaw 'ert,iirtbasenttmt.M Guam unwel< PHYLLIS NICHOLSON suttt arr t Glen Abbey. mated. lam/ate RB $312,000. Beautiful Bristol Landing by the harbour, 3 bdrms., family room with wet bar, fireplace, 2 baltxonies, 2-car garage. $439,500. Original farmhouse circa late 1800's lovingly restored and updated. 3 bdrms., Ch ceilings, 3rd storey loft Classy 243mm. 2 baths, plus lag balcony in luxurious buildng on water $269,500.Call Ctrl") 8P' ' . 'a ',tj5,:tfsr:sec,j" _"eact, ~~ " "i/ci s':'.,",',)",',.'),,. 1‘ A" l; 'tttStir "icifGe (2. cf, Fge 'j):'l'ir" ”W f/?,s,' ’1" C C 1.1“: IT: 4 5'11 '-yf:f a; The perfect location for retirement, steps to churches, shops and water. Lovely little garden $265,000. Call ll COMELLY'LL LWBERS'I A MththSth? W1 Mylar Dev, wilroesip to sgit. On quiet :ul-de-sac in Glen Abbey. Priced from 339K on 608 65ft lots. For details, call. Above all, make sure you always view We and recreational properties in person before making a decision to aghast And if you enjoy outdoor winter sports, find out about winter accessibility and whether the property has adequate insula- don While viewing vacation properties, be sure to take a good look at the water as well. Does it look clean? Is it deep enough for boating and diving? Has any water quality testing been done recently? Is the water rough or gentle? If you have young children, be sure to check out lake depth and shoreline qualities. You'll likely want something with a gentle, shallow shoreline. So, if a sandy beach is a must for your little one(s), don't waste time looking at properties with rough, rocky shores. ble year-round, if it has potable water. BEV ELUS' 8466061hM5-2388 FORD O'BRIEN . 8444i061