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This Massive Island Home For Sale In Ontario Looks Like A Castle & Costs Under $800K

It has 15 rooms!

House for sale with turrets. Right: Island with a sandy beach and blue water.

House for sale with turrets. Right: Island with a sandy beach and blue water.

Lead Writer, Travel

Island living in a massive home might sound like something reserved for celebrities, but this Ontario property for sale lets you do just that, and you don't even have to drop millions.

The 15-room house is located on Bob-lo Island, minutes from the historic town of Amherstburg and a half hour drive to Windsor. Boasting four bedrooms and four bathrooms, the home may seem like it would cost several million, but it is on the market for $777,777.

House for sale in Amherstburg, Ontario.House for sale in Amherstburg, Ontario.Steve Blais & Britni Goulet | RE/MAX

The home has a castle-like appearance due to the turrets on either side. The main room has a towering, vaulted ceiling and large windows with views of the trees. A stone fireplace adds some coziness to the space, and it's the ideal spot to curl up with a book.

Great room with a stone fireplace and windows overlooking trees. Great room with a stone fireplace and windows overlooking trees. Steve Blais & Britni Goulet | RE/MAX

The open-concept kitchen has granite countertops and connects to the dining room, so it's perfect for dinner parities. You can live that luxurious life in the primary bedroom, which has a fireplace and an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi.

Primary bedroom with a bed and fireplace.Primary bedroom with a bed and fireplace.Steve Blais & Britni Goulet | RE/MAX

The finished basement has another bedroom and bathroom as well as a family room with a fireplace. Lush trees surround the property, and the home is complete with a two-car attached garage.

Office area with a rug and barstool chairs. Office area with a rug and barstool chairs. Steve Blais & Britni Goulet | RE/MAX

As for getting to the island, there is a 24-hour ferry service that runs every 20 minutes and comes at a cost of $4,850 per year.

If island living sounds like your cup of tea, then this spot might just be your dream home.

Island home for sale

Back of the home overlooking the yard.

Steve Blais & Britni Goulet | RE/MAX

Price: $777,777

Address: 559 Gold Coast Dr., Amherstburg, ON

Description: This castle-like home is on an island and costs under $800,000.

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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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