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This House For Sale In Ontario Is Actually In The Middle Of A River & Costs $400K

Like being on vacation, but every day.

Lead Writer, Travel

This house for sale in Ontario lets you wake up on the water — quite literally.

The four-season blue houseboat sits on the St. Lawrence River on "Johnny Buck Rock" island, 900 feet from the shores of Mallorytown. The solar-powered abode comes with a price tag of $399,900.

Brandy Burns & Kaleigh Duchene | RE/MAX

Featuring one bedroom and one bathroom, the property was once used as an Airbnb.

Brandy Burns & Kaleigh Duchene | RE/MAX

The main room has a kitchen, a cozy living area, and lots of windows that look out onto the water.

Brandy Burns & Kaleigh Duchene | RE/MAX

A spiral staircase leads upstairs to a loft area that can be used as an additional sleeping space, as well as the master bedroom.

Brandy Burns & Kaleigh Duchene | RE/MAX

A 600-square-foot deck boasts views of the water from all directions and has those dreamy vacation vibes.

Brandy Burns & Kaleigh Duchene | RE/MAX

Its close proximity to the shore makes the home accessible year-round, so you can enjoy some tranquillity no matter what season it is.

Houseboat On An Island

Brandy Burns & Kaleigh Duchene | RE/MAX

Price: $399,900

Address: 116 R Island, Mallorytown, ON

Description: This house sits right on the water and boasts a spacious deck where you can soak up the views.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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