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Property snoop: What $675,000 buys across Canada this week

A nosy look at a modern home in the B.C. woods, a cottage with potential in Muskoka and a mid-century gabled home in Quebec.
Property snoop: What $675,000 buys across Canada this week

1. A post-and-beam home on a wooded B.C property

What $675,000 buys across Canada Sooke Vancouver Island The house is nestled at the back of the acreage, out of sight from the road.

Address: 6555 East Sooke Rd.
Where: Sooke, B.C. Price: $678,800 Specs: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath The village of Sooke lies just west of Victoria on Vancouver Island, so its proximity to big-city amenities coupled with the wild, dramatic setting make it a pricey little enclave. Yet this home bucks that trend in that it’s new, mountain-modern and sits on a nice (1.74 acre) chunk of land not far from the ocean. Oceanfront, and you’d be looking at paying $500,000 more.

2. A getaway with potential in pricey cottage country

What $675,000 buys across Canada Muskoka cottage country Pass away lazy afternoons on the terrific wrap-around lakeside decks.

Address: 1007 Dove Dr.
Where: Gravenhurst, ON Price: $675,000 Specs: 5 bedrooms, 2 bath Winter is a good time to look for deals in cottage country, so imagine this Sparrow lake spot with its solid mid-century charm restored with a little cosmetic TLC. And then think of its amazing water access with boathouse in full use come summer after another slightly more than cosmetic reno. But after that, you’re set for many summers to come.

3. Lakefront gem on West Island

What $67,000 buys across Canada West Island Montreal The large country kitchen opens to the family room with patio doors to the garden.
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Address: 75 Cours Gables
Where: Beaconsfield, QC Price: $679,000 Specs: 4 bedrooms, 2 bath Montreal property values have been on a steady climb for the last several years, yet the West Island remains a great place for relative bargains in comparison. This 1952 gabled home looks lifted straight from Cape Cod—and has water views, immediate access to tennis courts and a boating facility practically right out the front door.

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