$374,900
For sale: Detached

Located in a quiet bay on beautiful Farren Lake, this 3-season cottage offers a private and simple waterfront escape. Recent improvements include a new septic system (2025), a largely rebuilt cottage deck, and upgraded stairs to the shoreline, enhancing both accessibility and enjoyment of the waterfront. Outdoor living is at the heart of this property, with inviting spaces for relaxing on the deck, gathering around the firepit, or spending the day by the water.Inside, the cottage is comfortable and functional, featuring a woodstove that adds warmth and helps extend the cottage season into the cooler spring and fall months.Farren Lake covers approximately 427 acres with depths reaching 70 feet and is well known for its excellent fishing. Anglers can enjoy Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and stocked Rainbow Trout, whether fishing from shore, dock, or boat.Conveniently located between the historic town of Perth and the charming village of Westport, you'll have easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities while enjoying the tranquility of lakeside living. This is an ideal opportunity to experience the simplicity and charm of cottage life on one of the area's most desirable lakes.
Sold data
Detached homes in Tay Valley took a median of 26 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 15 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 50, across 32 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 35 days.
The median sale price was $649,000.
Homes sold for about 3.4% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 19% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 12% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 32 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
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