ONLINE PROPERTY AUCTION; BID TODAY! ~ 14th August 2025 BIDDING CLOSE DATE; Reserve bid, soft close auction. Property is being sold "AS IS WHERE IS". This is an auction held by Embleton Auctions posted on MLS as a "mere posting". All Agreements of Purchase and Sale are to be submitted as CASH on closing; no conditional offers will be entertained. Irrevocable should be 1 day after the auction close. 15% DEPOSIT, including a 10% + HST AUCTION FEE is to be added to any cash bid; acknowledged in the Schedule A of the APS. You may bid by contacting your Realtor who will be paid 2% commission on completion by the Auctioneer if you win the auction. If you are representing yourself, then Doug Embleton Auctions can refer an Auctioneer to assist the Seller by taking your instructions and prepare your bid(s). Escape to your own slice of Ontario paradise on 136 acres of high ground, rich mixed bush, sun-kissed pastures, and rare, private frontage on Ira Lake. This unique property offers a perfect blend of serenity and adventure, nestled between Wiarton and Tobermory, just 15 minutes from Georgian Bay and 10 minutes to Lake Huron access points. At the heart of the land sits a rustic 1.5-storey home with full basement, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a loft potential waiting to be transformed into a cozy hideaway or third sleeping area. The home is in classic cottage condition, ideal as a seasonal retreat or a base for your dream renovation.Whether youre looking for privacy, hunting, hiking, homesteading, or lakefront tranquility, this is nature as it was meant to be unspoiled, wild, and yours to roam. Highlights: Private Ira Lake frontage ~ paddle, fish, or just watch the birds ~ Rolling pastures and hardwood bush ~ perfect for trails or animals ~ Secluded location, yet only 10 to 15 minutes from key amenities and two Great Lakes ~ Solid cottage-style home with room to grow and personalize ~ Year-round access with huge potential as a family retreat or eco getaway!
For sale
C$429,000
248 Clarkes Rd, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 1W0
2beds
1baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
135.63 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementLoft potentialClassic cottage conditionPrivate ira lake frontageSolid cottage-style home
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 26, 2025 at 03:15pm
Listed by:
Atlas World Real Estate Corporation
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: X12304950
Originating MLS®#: One Point Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: < 700 null
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Year Round Living
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Trees/Woods
- Water view: Obstructive
- Waterfront features: Direct, Lake
- Body of water: Ira Lake
Lot
- Size: 135.63 Square Feet
- Features: Irregular Lot
- Topography: Dry,Marsh,Open Space,Wooded/Treed,Wetlands,Partially Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 331140731
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: None
Location
- Region: Northern Bruce Peninsula
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: C$177,000
- Annual tax amount: C$2,053
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
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