Enjoy your perfect summer escape at this rare find on Charleston Lake, a short 1.5 hr drive from central Ottawa. A beautifully renovated and decorated miniature "Lakehouse" offering comfort, style, and tranquility. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage is ideal for both relaxation and remote work, with high-speed Starlink Internet providing a seamless connection. Tucked away on a quiet, private lane, this cottage features stunning views of Browns Island, part of the provincial park, and a sweeping panorama of Big Waters from the spacious deck. The water off the dock is ideal for a refreshing swim, while the gentle-sloped shoreline makes it easy to launch a kayak and offers a fun, safe play area for kids. Start your mornings with coffee on the deck, watching geese, herons, and otters drift by in the calm waters. When you're ready for adventure, explore the 200+ miles of shoreline or 100s of islands on Charleston Lake by paddle, or rent a boat from nearby Lakeline Lodge and Marina. Just a 10-minute drive takes you to the charming village of Athens, where you'll find the LCBO, hardware store, pharmacy, and farm-fresh local groceries or shop along the way by visiting the local farm-stands. Need more? Brockville's big box stores are only 30 minutes away, but you may never want to leave the slower rhythm of your new village lake-life. End the day with smores at the firepit, or a nice game of bocce ball or cornhole on the lawn. Surrounded by towering pines, hemlocks, and cedars, this cottage offers beautiful green-views year round. Recent updates to this (currently) 3-season cottage offers modern convenience, including: a 2021 heat pump for AC and heating, UV and RO water filtration (2021), owned hot water tank, 200 AMP electrical with EV rough-in, and an Eljen septic bed installed in 2020 and more! Whether you're here for a season or a summer, this thoughtfully updated Little Lakehouse is your ticket to comfort, nature, and unforgettable memories.
For sale
C$575,000
282 Spence Ln, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
3beds
1baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.48 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet private laneSpacious deckRefreshing swimGentle-sloped shorelineCoffee on the deckOwned hot water tank
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 11 hours ago
Listed by:
ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: X12190072
Originating MLS®#: Ottawa Real Estate Board

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Open house
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 2.95 x 2.36
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 2.94 x 1.73
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 2.94 x 1.95
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 2.01 x 1.64
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 3.68 x 3.44
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5.79 x 2.8
Utility room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 2.36 x 2.28
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater Owned, Water Treatment
Features
- Upgraded Insulation
- Flooring: Carpet Free
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Living area range: 700-1100 null
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
Features
- Exterior features: Private Dock
- Pool features: None
- Water view: Direct
- Waterfront features: Dock, Direct, Lake
- Body of water: Charleston Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$880
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
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