Belle Island represents the ultimate expression of a premium Georgian Bay retreat. Tucked away in a pristine archipelago and completely removed from the main boat channels, this property offers unmatched security and absolute privacy among a small collection of spectacular island compounds. The island is defined by its quintessential Canadian Shield topography, showcasing giant expanses of traversable granite and magnificent, panoramic views in all directions. Surrounded by a mature growth of deciduous trees and stately pine trees, the land features numerous relatively flat building envelopes that provide a rare opportunity for a discerning legacy property developer.
PROPERTY DETAILS
The property currently features a single modest improvement consisting of a small one-bedroom cabin spanning 22.3 square meters, positioned at the northeastern tip of the island. Beyond this existing structure, Belle Island offers a remarkable opportunity to design and construct an extensive multi-structure family compound in a wonderfully private setting. Under the local building bylaws for the Township of the Archipelago, the property is zoned to accommodate a generous main residential structure, two to three independent guest cottages, and essential support buildings including a dry boathouse and a utility shed upon meeting standard codes. Existing infrastructure includes a currently approved grey water management system on the island. While there is no hydro service at present, an electrical connection via a submarine cable to a neighboring island is entirely feasible.
LAND AND WATER
The geographic layout of Belle Island is exceptionally rare, highlighted by over 3,000 feet of varied water frontage optimized for western exposure. Along the shoreline, a naturally formed cove across from a neighboring island to the north provides a fully protected harbor, creating an ideal location to install a comprehensive floating dock system in a perfectly sheltered area. Navigation to and from the property is seamless, with numerous full-service marinas located nearby in the Parry Sound area providing reliable options for gas, supplies, and professional boat servicing.
LIFESTYLE AND VALUE
Owning an estate within the Sans Souci community places you at the heart of one of the most historic and sought after cottage destinations on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay. Originally established in the late 1800s, Sans Souci has evolved into a vibrant and fully developed community that seamlessly pairs wilderness seclusion with exceptional local amenities. Residents enjoy a short boat trip to a newly completed Dock House for hosting community events, a private tennis and pickleball club, and world-class day trips to the picturesque Umbrella Islands just moments away. Belle Island represents an elite, high-intrinsic-value landholding that offers a rare combination of significant acreage, massive shoreline frontage, and an uncompromised legacy lifestyle for generations to come.
Listed By:
George Webster
Salesperson
Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty, Brokerage
+1 416 938 9350
