Exclusive Open House!
Open House May 23, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cottage Life Tips Series | Realtor Jeffrey Braun | Corcoran Horizon Realty
That is exactly the case with 2249 Pilkington Lane.
Set on the exclusive southeast tip of Pilkington Island, this extraordinary waterfront estate is more than a luxury home. It is a private peninsula retreat in one of Ontario’s most iconic cottage-country settings, offering 10,000+ square feet, 550+ feet of pristine shoreline, rare year-round road access, and the kind of scale, privacy, and waterfront presence that few properties can match. For buyers searching for luxury Muskoka real estate, waterfront estates near Toronto, or a true statement property on the Trent-Severn Waterway, this open house is a rare opportunity to step inside something exceptional.
Why This Open House Matters
Luxury properties are never just about square footage.They are about proportion, setting, flow, and feeling. Those are the details that are hardest to capture online and easiest to understand in person. An estate like this reveals itself through the experience of arrival, the width of the shoreline, the scale of the Great Room, the water views from different points of the home, and the quiet confidence of a property built for both privacy and entertaining.
That is what makes this exclusive open house worth special attention.
For serious buyers, May 23 offers the chance to walk through one of the most distinctive waterfront opportunities in the region and understand not just what the home offers, but what ownership here could actually feel like.
A Private Peninsula on Gloucester Pool
The setting alone is remarkable.Perched on the southeast tip of Pilkington Island, this property occupies one of only five estate lots with rare year-round road access, all just 90 minutes from Toronto and only minutes from Highway 400. That balance between exclusivity and accessibility is one of the estate’s defining strengths.
The property offers:
- Over 550+ feet of shoreline
- Deep, clean water
- Direct access to Gloucester Pool
- Connection to the historic Trent-Severn Waterway
- Panoramic sunset views
- Exceptional privacy on a private peninsula setting
It is commanding waterfront.
And that distinction matters.
Boating Infrastructure That sets the Property Apart
For buyers who understand waterfront living at a high level, the boating features here are especially compelling.The estate includes a rare double-slip steel boat port as well as a separate floating dock, creating a level of waterfront functionality that is difficult to replicate. On a property of this caliber, those details are not secondary. They are central to the ownership experience.
This setup supports:
- Serious boating
- Easy summer entertaining
- Quick access to the Trent-Severn system
- Clean swimming and relaxed waterfront use
- A stronger long-term luxury value story
Fewer have waterfront infrastructure that truly matches the home.
This one does!
A Great Room Worthy of the Setting
Inside, the home is designed with the same sense of confidence and scale that defines the exterior.The Great Room immediately establishes the tone, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace that gives the space both grandeur and warmth. In homes like this, scale can sometimes feel cold. Here, the material choices and layout appear to create something more balanced — expansive, yes, but still inviting.
This is the kind of room designed for:
- Large family gatherings
- Elegant entertaining
- Holiday weekends
- Intimate evenings by the fire
- and the kind of unforgettable moments that define legacy properties
Entertaining at an Estate Level
This property clearly understands how luxury entertaining should work.The home includes a formal dining room for 16, a gourmet kitchen with professional appliances, and a walk-in pantry, creating a hospitality experience that is both polished and highly functional. Whether hosting an intimate family dinner or a larger waterfront celebration, the layout appears designed to support it naturally.
That is one of the quiet differences between a large home and a great one.
A great one does not just give you more rooms.
It gives those rooms purpose.
It gives those rooms purpose.
Thoughtful Bedroom Design for Family and Guests
A property of this scale should be able to host comfortably across generations, and this estate appears to do that beautifully.The layout includes:
- A main-floor primary suite
- A main-floor VIP suite
- Four upper-level bedroom suites
- A loft
- A kids den
- And a walk-out lower level with two additional suites
That is a major part of the luxury here.
A Lower Level Built for Lifestyle
The walk-out lower level extends the estate’s appeal even further.Rather than serving as overflow space, it reads more like a complete second layer of lifestyle living, featuring:
- Another granite fireplace
- A wet bar
- Games room
- Exercise room
- Additional guest suites
Supporting Spaces That Complete the Package
The estate also includes:- An oversized attached double garage
- A detached garage
- A nanny/in-law suite above
- A newly paved driveway
- Fresh landscaping
The result is a home that feels complete, not merely impressive.
Who Should Attend This Open House
This open house is especially worth attending for:Buyers seeking a flagship waterfront estate
If you are looking for a property that feels singular rather than comparable, this deserves serious attention.GTA buyers wanting accessibility without compromise
Being only 90 minutes from Toronto and minutes off Highway 400 makes this a rare luxury offering with practical reach.Multigenerational families
The suite structure, gathering spaces, and waterfront setting make this ideal for large family ownership.Boating-focused luxury buyers
The double-slip steel boat port and floating dock give this estate unusual waterfront credibility.Lifestyle investors and legacy buyers
This is the kind of property that can become part of a family story for decades.What to Pay Attention to When You Visit
If you attend the open house, look beyond the headline features and notice the details that shape long-term satisfaction:- How the property sits on the land
- The privacy created by the peninsula setting
- The scale of the water views
- The relationship between the home and the shoreline
- The quality of the entertaining flow
- How the suite layout supports guests and family
- The boating functionality and dock setup
- The rare convenience of year-round road access
Final Thoughts
This Exclusive Open House at 2249 Pilkington Lane is more than a scheduled showing.It is an invitation to experience one of the most compelling waterfront estates currently available in Ontario cottage country. With 10,000+ square feet of combined living, 550+ feet of shoreline, rare year-round road access, a double-slip steel boat port, panoramic views, and a home designed for both elegance and ease, this property offers a rare combination of exclusivity, scale, and livability.
Open House: May 23, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
To learn more about this exceptional property or to arrange a private conversation ahead of the open house, connect with Realtor Jeffrey Braun through JeffreyBraun.ca and Corcoran Horizon Realty (Muskoka & Simcoe County). Some properties are best appreciated in person. This is clearly one of them.
