8 Birch Island

RUSTIC COTTAGE RETREAT ON CROSBY LAKE; Welcome to the perfect blend of rustic charm and lakeside fun. This 3-bedroom, 4-piece bath seasonal cottage isn't just a getaway it's the launchpad for your family's best memories yet. Private Lake Access on the stunning, spring-fed Crosby Lake. Morning paddleboard? Sunset swim? Wood stove warmth meets classic cottage vibes, cozy evenings with board games, hot cocoa, and that unbeatable wood-burning smell. Year-round road access. Thanksgiving dinner with the leaves on fire outside and panoramic views from the gazebo. A place where your kids learn to fish, with great pickerel fishing, your friends gather for late-night fires, and every season brings something unforgettable. Start making memories. Start living the lake life.

Welcome to this charming country home, where comfort, character, and peaceful rural living come together. This home has been completely gutted, reinsulated, re drywalled and painted, with newer flooring, new kitchen and 2 baths offering you an updated living space with still some touches to make your own. You will love the front porch overlooking the meadow and peaceful surroundings. Enter into a cozy dining area with an electric fireplace, adjacent to a spacious living room. Continue through to the kitchen which has a convenient side door leading to the driveway and yard. The back door leads to a large unfinished loft area, now used as a workshop but waiting for your creativity. Both floors conveniently have washrooms. Upstairs leads to a very practical second floor laundry room, 3 bedrooms, and an additional untouched room that could be a great area for toys, hobbies, crafts or an office. The yard continues past the shed and offers lots of room for a garden. The impressive deck offers some privacy for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying summer evenings with family and friends. Phillipsville is an ideal location for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Close to three schools all serviced by buses, and daycares nearby. There are hiking trails, beaches, waterways for boating, canoeing, or fishing. For work or for a day into town, it is a short drive to Kingston, Brockville, or Smiths Falls, Elgin is only 6km away, for everything you need and while still enjoying the peace and privacy of country living. If you've been looking for a cute, updated country home with beautiful views, wonderful outdoor spaces, and a great location this one is definitely worth seeing! No worries with the septic - field bed just replaced, newer vinyl windows, metal roof, updated breaker panel, all still in an affordable price range. Come take a look-you may just fall in love with your new peaceful country home!

If country living with a touch of history appeals to you, come home to Harlem! This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is situated on a corner lot in this quiet rural community and offers comfortable living with plenty of character. A welcoming 3-season enclosed front porch provides a lovely spot to relax with a book on sunny days with lots of room for outdoor gear, and opens onto the spacious eat-in kitchen with concrete counters, island with double sink, and the warmth of wooden beam accents. A convenient main floor 3-piece bathroom with shower and 3-season back porch adds useful everyday space and features a handy laundry sink/area leading to an additional room with "Murphy" bed; currently used as a bedroom and heated by a space heater, offering flexible space for guests, home office, or storage. The main floor also boasts a large family room with free-standing propane stove and a view of the pretty outdoors & Smiths Mill Creek beyond. Head upstairs to find a spacious primary bedroom with views over both the front yard and creek behind, a second good-sized bedroom, updated 3-piece bathroom with tile shower, closets, vinyl windows, and a handy washer/dryer combo. The property also features a large storage barn with an interesting history - formerly the Harlem cheese factory dating back to the early 1900s. With its generous size, the barn could easily serve as a spacious garage, workshop or storage area. This property is the perfect place to unwind, surrounded by the the beauty of the countryside with the sounds of the creek creating a peaceful backdrop. Great location, just 5 minutes to Portland and the shores of Big Rideau Lake, with a gas station, post office, grocery store and LCBO nearby. Approximately 15 minutes to Elgin, 20 minutes to Smiths Falls & 45 minutes to Kingston, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the peace and charm of country living while remaining within easy reach of everyday amenities. Book your private showing today!