Enjoy the beautiful westerly sunset views of Lake Couchiching from your front windows and deck, with only a few short steps to the public access waterfront and dock! As a year-round home or cottage, this 1210 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom lovely raised bungalow is bright and updated with a separate office or workout space, a great 14' x 24' garage with tons of storage, a perfect man-cave with wet bar and propane fireplace, a large front deck with glass-panel railings overlooking the water, and backyard patio with hot tub and gazebo for your ultimate enjoyment! Upgrades in the past seven years include the lifetime metal roof, propane furnace, fireplace, hot water tank and bbq gas line, A/C unit, deck, UV light system, R60 insulation, high quality laminate flooring, and paved driveway. More recently, kitchen cabinets have been updated, new stainless steel refrigerator (with water/ice hookup), new bathroom vanity, and freshly painted throughout. All this and a great location too! Less than 5 minutes to Hwy 11 or Hwy 169, and to the quaint village of Washago for all of your shopping or dining needs, 10 minutes to Casino Rama, and only 20 minutes to Orillia! Super close to the Green and Black Rivers, and of course northern Lake Couchiching with access to the Trent Severn Waterway for all of your swimming, boating and watersports enjoyment. Don't miss Washago Centennial Park, just 5 minutes away, which features a beautiful sandy beach, a public boat launch, a huge covered pavilion for get togethers, a large playground for the kids, a skate park, pickleball courts, and a dog park! Don't miss out on this opportunity to live right at the water, but without the waterfront taxes! Move in ready, and available immediately, just in time for the beginning of the summer season!