6 Incredible Houses For Sale Right Now In The 'Best Place To ...
Pack your bags, cottage country is calling! Bancroft in Ontario was recently crowned the best place to buy real estate in Canada and it's not hard to see why.
Bancroft, which is located halfway between Toronto and Ottawa, was awarded the prestigious title by Zoocasa in a new report.
The real estate company found that the region is Canada's best housing market right now thanks to its affordability, location and potential for growth.
Despite its location beside Algonquin Provincial Park and the Ontario cottage country, the average price of a property in Bancroft is 47% cheaper than the national average.
Here's a look at what's on the market there right now:
Cottage Lane
Mervin Carrol | RE/MAX COUNTRY CLASSICS LTD
Price: $449,000
Address: 320 Cottage Lane, Bancroft, ON,
Description: It doesn't get more cottage country than this! This adorable home is nestled beside crystal clear water and is a 2 km drive (through "mature majestic forest") from the main road. It may need updating a little inside, but the bones are absolutely golden.
Maple Street
Chris Grant | RE/MAX COUNTRY CLASSICS LTD.
Price: $500,000
Address: 58 Maple St, Bancroft, ON
Description: This bright and modern home comes with three bedrooms and two bathrooms and has been recently fully renovated. With an open concept design, stone fireplace, private patio and giant hot tub, what's not to love? Oh — and it's located in the "heart of Bancroft," too.
Easton Avenue
Jill Price | RE/MAX ALL-STARS REALTY INC
Price: $340,000
Address: 6 Easton Ave, Bancroft, ON
Description: While the interior needs a little TLC, this property is pretty affordable at just $340,000. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and comes with plenty of outdoor space.
Faradale Drive
Zoe Crossing | Century 21 All Seasons Realty Ltd.
Price: $850,000
Address: 253 Faradale Dr, Faraday, ON
Description: Just minutes from Bancroft, this gorgeous home has sunny southern exposure and seemingly endless lake views, with 100 ft of crystal clear shoreline. Available as a year round home, this spot is described in the listing as a "naturalists paradise."
Harley Road
Marilyn Dillon | RE/MAX COUNTRY CLASSICS LTD
Price: $550,000
Address: 20 Harley Rd, Bancroft, ON
Description: Described in the listing as a "little oasis," this sizable Bancroft property features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's been renovated recently and is ready for somebody to move in ASAP.
Hastings Street
Curtis Sibley | Century 21 All Seasons Realty Ltd.
Price: $389,900
Address: 182 Hastings St, Bancroft, ON
Description: This super cute, two-bedroom cottage comes with over 500 ft of gorgeous frontage on the York river. Described as an "outdoorsy business person's dream," this home is dripping with potential and is pretty affordable, too.