March 25, 2024
- 10 min read
794 Dorcas Bay Road Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario N0H 2R0
$2,800,000
6 Bedroom
5 Bathroom
5,000 - 100,000 ft2
Other
Waterfront On Lake
THE MODERN FORTRESS OF THE NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA! STOIC | RAW | UNCOMPROMISING.There are homes that follow trends, and then there are structures that define eras. Rising from the rugged, 1.28-acre limestone shoreline of Lake Huron, 794 Dorcas Bay is an architectural middle finger to the "standard" cottage. This is an intentional, 6,000+ square foot sensory experience forged in structural steel, copper, and glass. It is a modern fortress designed for the visionary who demands absolute silence and architectural dominance.THE EXTERIOR: AGGRESSIVE PERMANENCE. Clad in weathering Corten Steel, the façade is a living shield. It is designed to patina over centuries, deepening from a raw orange to a rich, earthy oxide-protecting itself against the relentless Lake Huron gales while dissolving into the ancient landscape. Crowned with a copper roof and accented with brass detailing, this structure wasn't just built; it was engineered to outlast generations. This is low-maintenance luxury at its most brutal and beautiful.Behind the commanding curved-glass wall lies a staggering 6,000+ square feet of raw, framed-in potential. The heavy lifting-structural steel, ICF foundation, and the high-performance exterior shell-is complete. The interior is currently a high-ceilinged sanctuary of silence, waiting for a soul to define it. Will it be a Scandinavian minimalist retreat? A high-tech industrial command center? Or a world-class luxury rental powerhouse? With 5+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms already framed, AND mostly drywalled, the trajectory toward a legacy estate is clear.THE OPPORTUNITY: VISION OVER CONVENTION. Located minutes from the pristine waters and Village of Tobermory, this property offers a rare "Value-Add" at the highest level of the market. A significant price improvement makes this the ultimate entry point for a buyer with the foresight to finish the masterpiece.Stop looking for a home. Start building a legacy. 794 Dorcas Bay is rare, raw, and ready for its command (id:36109)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | X12823142 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | Northern Bruce Peninsula |
| Amenities Near By | Beach |
| Easement | Unknown, None |
| Features | Partially Cleared |
| Parking Space Total | 11 |
| View Type | Lake View, Direct Water View |
| Water Front Type | Waterfront On Lake |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 5 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 5 |
| Bedrooms Below Ground | 1 |
| Bedrooms Total | 6 |
| Age | 0 To 5 Years |
| Basement Features | Walk Out |
| Basement Type | N/a |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Construction Style Other | Seasonal |
| Exterior Finish | Steel |
| Foundation Type | Insulated Concrete Forms |
| Heating Type | Other |
| Size Interior | 5,000 - 100,000 Ft2 |
| Type | House |
Parking
| Attached Garage | |
| Garage |
Land
| Access Type | Public Road |
| Acreage | No |
| Land Amenities | Beach |
| Sewer | Septic System |
| Size Depth | 598 Ft ,9 In |
| Size Frontage | 72 Ft ,8 In |
| Size Irregular | 72.7 X 598.8 Ft |
| Size Total Text | 72.7 X 598.8 Ft|1/2 - 1.99 Acres |
| Surface Water | Lake/pond |
| Zoning Description | R2 |
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794 Dorcas Bay Road
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