Overview
This inn is situated on a recreational-tourist property located in the municipality of Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau. Set on a 4-acre estate, this exceptional site boasts 500 feet of waterfront frontage on the prestigious Thirty-One Miles Lake. The business offers a diversified revenue stream: lodging, marina, restaurant/dining services, and camping.
Features & Key Highlights
Navigable Body of Water: The estate is located directly on the shores of Thirty-One Mile Lake, a navigable body of water spanning over 30 km (18.6 miles). The site features a large, flat waterfront shoreline with a sandy walk-in entry, ideal for swimming and water sports.
Versatile Zoning: The property benefits from recreational-tourist zoning (commercial and resort/vacation house zone), offering great operational flexibility.
Utilities & Equipment: The site is supplied by lake water and equipped with septic systems (septic tank and disposal field). The heating system combines electric baseboards and a forced-air system powered by oil and electricity, alongside a generator and a central heat pump.
Infrastructure & Physical Assets
The real estate assets included in the sale cover all operational needs for the business:
Main Building (Inn): The inn includes 10 comfortable rooms for rent (which can be configured as 9 rooms and a loft). The main floor houses a fully equipped commercial kitchen, ready to relaunch a dining service or bar. The second floor features a full apartment to accommodate an owner or manager.
Private Marina: The site features docks providing direct deep-water access, catering to strong demand from boaters. The sale includes related equipment, such as the docks and a gas tank.
Exclusive Campground: A few “Club-style” campsite lots are set up directly on the waterfront.
Storage Building: Includes a huge detached, heated garage measuring 50×30 feet, built on a poured concrete foundation. This space is ideal for winterizing boats, recreational vehicles (RVs), or machinery.
On-Site Activities
The natural geographic setting supports a wide array of outdoor activity offerings:
Water Sports & Fishing: The lake is an internationally renowned destination for outdoor enthusiasts and is famed for catches of lake trout (touladi), northern pike, bass, and walleye.
Scuba Diving: The area attracts divers from across Quebec thanks to its exceptional visibility and underwater caves.
Development Potential & Growth Drivers
The features of this asset allow for several avenues of growth:
Glamping Development: The recreational-tourist zoning offers potential to install geodesic domes, yurts, or micro-cabins to generate consolidated income.
Land Subdivision: An opportunity exists to subdivide the land (subject to municipal approval) to maximize the investment’s property value.
Event Operations: The bucolic setting and hospitality infrastructure are ideal for developing an offering tailored to rustic/country weddings, corporate retreats, or holistic stays.
