Cottage for sale in Wasaga Beach

Origins or Etymology of  Cottage

The word cottage (Medieval Latin cotagium) derives from Old English cot, cote “hut” and Old French cot “hut, cottage”, from Old Norse kot “hut” and related to Middle Low German kotten (cottage, hut). Examples of this may be found in 15th century manor court rolls.[citation needed] The house of the cottage bore the Latin name: “domus”, while the barn of the cottage was termed “grangia”.

Beach front Cottage for sale in Wasaga Beach

Before you start searching for a Cottages for sale, it is a good idea to get your finances in order. If you are taking out a loan, consider meeting with a banker or Mortgage Broker to get pre-approved. That way, you will know exactly how much you have to spend. It is easy to fall into the trap of falling in love with a home that is outside of your price range. If you set a budget before you begin looking, you can limit your search to only cottages that you can actually afford. This will help you avoid a lot of disappointment.

Finding cute cottages for sale in is easier than you might think. By determining exactly how much you can spend, checking out online listings, and connecting with a great real estate agent, you should be able to find the perfect cottage in no time at all.

As an agent one of my favourite searches is helping a client find waterfront, cottages for sale. For clients out of province let me describe the area and the benefits of owning a summer cottage and how you can enjoy all for 4 seasons .

Cottage on Georgian Bay

A cottage on Georgian bay is an ideal location for the whole family. The sandy bottom is very shallow for hundreds of feet making it great for kids.  For a majority you will be incredibly hard pressed to find a rock. The town is filled with bungalows, 2 stories, cottages and town homes. They range in all sizes and you can find both new and older homes with all the amenities of a small town. When you are looking for a cottage keep in mind that the water is always under a 5 minute drive from any home in Wasaga, so don’t just limit yourselves to the typical cottage for sale Wasaga Beach, you can think more broadly.

Wasaga Beach Cottage for sale near water

Many people start looking for cottages for sale near the water but find that it is a great year round place to be, and even a great place to live, whether you are raising a family or retiring. Cottages for sale near water are also more cost effective than our cousins to the north in Muskoka.

Waterfront cottage for sale in Wasaga Beach

Some people start looking for a waterfront cottage for sale and realize that this is where they would like to eventually live full time. Rather than look for a seasonal cottage for sale in Wasaga Beach for a bit more it can be a house for sale instead that can be move in ready when the time comes.

Walk to beach cottage for sale in Wasaga Beach

Shore Lane is one of Wasaga Beach best stretch that runs parallel with the Nottawasaga Bay. Ideal for easy access/walking to the beach. Shore Lane starts at 13th street and runs in stops and starts all the way west to Beachwood Rd. Are you wanting to buy an existing Wasaga Beach home, or are you looking for property to build that dream cottage? There have certainly been many developments in recent years when it comes to the real estate market in Wasaga Beach and there is something to meet all tastes. So finding the right cottage for sale Wasaga Beach is absolutely possible. Just let us know what type of property will suit your family.

Cottage Property Listings

When looking for a good place to live, you just can’t get any better than Wasaga Beach during all four seasons. A cottage can also double as a ski chalet for Blue Mountain in the winter.

Give me a call at 705-331-3341 and we will start your search for Cottages for sale and book your showings today, while the market is still good.

Notibale Cottage from around the world

• Elgar Birthplace Museum, Worcestershire, England – cottage birthplace of composer Edward Elgar
• Ernest Hemingway Cottage, Michigan, USA – boyhood summer home of author Ernest Hemingway
• Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa, USA – cottage birthplace of President Herbert Hoover
• Hill Top, Cumbria, England – home of children’s author Beatrix Potter
• Ivy Green, Alabama, USA – birthplace of deaf-blind author Helen Keller
• La Trobe’s Cottage, Melbourne, Australia – home of Charles La Trobe, founder of the colony of Victoria
• Michael Collins Birthplace, County Cork, Ireland – cottage birthplace of Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins
• Oakhurst Cottage, Surrey, England – preserved 17th century agricultural worker’s cottage
  Swiss Cottage, Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland – ornamental cottage designed by John Nash
• Thomas Hardy’s Cottage, Dorset, England – home of author Thomas Hardy
• Willy Lott’s Cottage, Suffolk, England – featured in several paintings by John Constable
• York Cottage, Norfolk, England – favourite home of King George V and Mary of Teck