$499,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to Firefly Cottage! Tucked along a peaceful stretch of the Rideau River, just minutes from historic Merrickville and Smiths Falls, this stunning 2017-built, log and cedar, three season cottage offers the ultimate turnkey escape. Featuring approximately 115 feet of west-facing waterfront for spectacular sunsets and backing onto private Crown Land, the property is an exclusive spot to relax and unwind. The great room offers a vaulted ceiling with a cozy wood stove installed in (2021). The bright sunroom has panoramic water views and double doors to separate the spaces. The bathroom with new shower, vanity and tiled floor (2025) offers modern convenience with the same beautiful design feel. There are two bedrooms that can remain fully furnished with the possibility of a third in the separate powered shed/bunkie. A 10x10 floating dock, and an artesian well system also come with the property. This nature lovers retreat offers an effortless, low-maintenance slice of paradise on the historic Rideau water system. This is a spot for lazy afternoons, canoe rides and bonfires under the stars. Whether you're fishing or simply relaxing by the shore under the canopy of cedars, you will love the tranquility of this riverfront retreat. Private road, maintenance is approx $200/year for spring and fall grading.
Sold data
Detached homes in Montague took a median of 44 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 25 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 98, across 47 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 84 days.
The median sale price was $599,000.
Homes sold for about 3.2% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 13% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 34% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 47 recorded sales in the last 1 year — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
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