$292,000Asking Price
11 Talsi Road, Essa, ON L0L 1N0
Rural Essa, Essa
Welcome to 11 Talsi Rd! As seen in the CBC Gem series Something Undone, this fully furnished 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom Viceroy Cedar Cottage offers the ultimate riverfront retreat just outside Alliston in a quiet, privately owned community. Fronting directly onto the Nottawasaga River ranked #2 in the province for Steelhead fishing this property is surrounded by nature with stunning views and year-round outdoor activities at your doorstep, including kayaking, hiking, bird watching, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Just 15 minutes from Mansfield Ski Club and under an hour to top resorts in Barrie and Collingwood, its the perfect base for seasonal adventure while still being a short drive to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities in Alliston. The oversized front deck is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, making this cottage perfect as a family getaway, ski chalet, or even a full-time residence. Currently a 3-season home, it can easily be converted into a 4-season dwelling. Ownership includes six shares in this unique cooperative community granting you full, exclusive rights to the cottage to use and renovate as you wish, just like a freehold property. This property is not shared. Please note: since this is a share purchase and not a traditional real estate transaction, mortgages are not available, but private lending is available. The upside? Theres no land transfer tax, and short-term rentals are not permitted, preserving the peace, privacy, and integrity of this one-of-a-kind community.
Welcome to 11 Talsi Rd! As seen in the CBC Gem series Something Undone, this fully furnished 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom Viceroy Cedar Cottage offers the ultimate riverfront retreat just outside Alliston in a quiet, privately owned community. Fronting directly onto the Nottawasaga River ranked #2 in the province for Steelhead fishing this property is surrounded by nature with stunning views and year-round outdoor activities at your doorstep, including kayaking, hiking, bird watching, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Just 15 minutes from Mansfield Ski Club and under an hour to top resorts in Barrie and Collingwood, its the perfect base for seasonal adventure while still being a short drive to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities in Alliston. The oversized front deck is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, making this cottage perfect as a family getaway, ski chalet, or even a full-time residence. Currently a 3-season home, it can easily be converted into a 4-season dwelling. Ownership includes six shares in this unique cooperative community granting you full, exclusive rights to the cottage to use and renovate as you wish, just like a freehold property. This property is not shared. Please note: since this is a share purchase and not a traditional real estate transaction, mortgages are not available, but private lending is available. The upside? Theres no land transfer tax, and short-term rentals are not permitted, preserving the peace, privacy, and integrity of this one-of-a-kind community.
See MoreKey Info
- Bungalow Detached
- 3-Car Driveway
- No Garage
- 5th Sdrd & 6th Line
- 700-1100 Approximate Sq Feet
- No Basement
- 1 Kitchen
- Baseboard Electric Heating
Property
- Lot Size 70 x 58 Meters
- Wood Exterior
- Direct Waterfront Access
- Taxes were $836 in 2025
- Possession: TBA
Details
- No Fireplace
- No Family Room
- Designation: Other
- Holding Tank
- Well Water
- MLS #N12297169
- RE/MAX REALTY SPECIALISTS INC.
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 4-Piece Bathroom on Main Floor | |||
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Who lives here?
Rural Essa, Essa is a north GTA neighbourhood notable for its renters, university grads, executives and business and education, law & public sector professionals. It has a higher than average population of immigrants. Residents tend to be younger with a significant number of youth aged 20 to 24 and adults aged 25 to 34.
Families
Kids Per Family
1.2
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
Singles
38%
of residents are
single and loving it.
38% singles
Essa (38%)Renters
28%
of residents
are renters.
28% renters
Essa (19%)Education
19%
of residents are
university grads.
19% university grads
Essa (17%)Income
Average Household Income
$125K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
Professions
| Sales | 14% |
| Government | 14% |
| Trades | 12% |
| Management | 10% |
| Business | 10% |
Immigrants
10%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
10% immigrants
Essa (9%)Birthplace - All
2.0% from UK
All-time
Birthplace - Recent
0.1% from UK
Recent
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
| French | 6% |
| Polish | 1% |
| Portuguese | 1% |
| Italian | 1% |
| German | 1% |
Religions
Religions
| Christian | 71% |
