Are you ready to bring your family’s vision for a
cottage in Parry Sound to life with a
builder you can trust?
At Gilbert + Burke, our expert team designs and builds your dream custom cottage
that perfectly fits your family’s goals and helps build your family’s legacy.
or over 20 years, we have created stunning, unique cottages throughout Parry Sound
and greater Ontario, helping each one of our clients experience a truly exceptional lifestyle space for
their family.
Your Dream Cottage In Parry Sound Doesn’t
Need To Be Complicated
We know that building anything can be stressful. That’s why our design process is set up to be as stress-free as possible.
We align your vision with practical designs to ensure every detail meets your desires.
Our team creates concept art and blueprints to give you a visual representation of your luxury cottage.
We guide you through selecting high-end finishes for aesthetics and utility.
Our construction process is planned with precision and performed by exceptional custom builders.
What Makes Gilbert + Burke Different?
We believe everyone building a custom luxury cottage or home deserves a builder whose process and experience delivers the exact design your family wants and helps build your family’s legacy.
That’s why we make sure every client experiences…
- Exceptional communication
- Expert interior & exterior design
- Transparency in every step
- 20+ years of custom building expertise
And all backed with the Gilbert + Burke brand and reputation
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Whether it’s a rustic design with natural elements or a more contemporary look with clean lines and large windows, our team is here to help you achieve the cottage you envisioned.
We are committed to open communication, quality craftsmanship, unmatched customer service, and eco-friendly design.
From conception to completion, our seasoned team of designers and homebuilders will be with you every step of the way.
We know that feeling of frustration when a contractor doesn’t deliver on their promises and leaves you disappointed. That’s why we strive for customer satisfaction by ensuring our clients always get what they want without any surprises!
When you’re building a custom luxury cottage or home, it’s important to find the right builder. At Gilbert + Burke we believe everyone deserves an experienced team of experts who will work hard with them at every step of the journey so that they can get exactly what they want and have somebody on-board doing things right!
Parry Sound is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario. This area has been designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, which means that it’s an international protects for nature and wildlife with special cultural values to share across borders!
Our waterfront is where people gather, offering attractions, shopping, restaurants and parks, beaches, natural vistas, and trails for your enjoyment.
When you’re out on the ice fishing, it feels like there are no worries in this world. The sunsets over Bay waters always make for some magical moments – whether they be during winter or summertime!
What’s not to love about Parry Sound? There are so many things that make this place a dream for boat lovers. Whether you’re looking into taking your sailboat, powerboat, or kayak out on the water, there will be plenty of opportunities here with all these free launches available and great spots around town too!
Enjoy our waterfront where clean, deep waters await! We would love to share it with you!
Other attractions in Parry Sound include,
- Bobby Orr Hall Of Fame
- Massasauga Provincial Park
- Parry Sound Cruise Lines
- The Museum on Tower Hill
- Waubuno Beach
- Killbear Provincial Park
- Tower Hill Heritage Garden
- Oastler Lake Provincial Park
- Norse Brewery
- Rotary Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail
- Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre
- Skeleton Falls
- Parry Sound Mall
- Lioness Lake
- Strand Twin Theatres
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Parry Sound had a population of 6,879 living in 3,197 of its 3,518 total private dwellings. With a land area of 13.1 km2 (5.1 sq mi), it had a population density of 525.1/km2 (1,360.0/sq mi) in 2021.
According to the 2016 census, the median total income of economic families in 2015 was $69,911.
We service all postal codes for the Parry Sound Area, including extensions to P2A.
Reach out today and together we can make the luxury cottage you’ve always wanted a reality!
Custom Cottage FAQ’s
A custom cottage is very similar to a custom home – both refer to having a beautiful custom place for you and your family. Each has it’s own unique qualities, but the main difference is a home is the primary residence, and a cottage is your vacation property.
The majority of our projects are between 1500-3000 sqft of interior living space, not including a basement (which not all builds have). But we will build your dream cottage of any size, including some up to 10,000 square feet!
“Typical” features are the usual bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen… but they can be fairly luxurious or high end. Some more unique features would be a wine fridge or wine cellar, waterfall bathroom fixtures, theatre room, sauna, etc. And if you are on the lake, don’t forget to include a custom boathouse or other water features!
We don’t have a “starting” price because every project depends on the custom features you want to include, other factors include complexity and scope of the project. Contact us here to get your quote and pricing started!
Yes, as long as it is insulated well enough to withstand the winter and has adequate heat to live in and keep all water lines from freezing.
No, unless you build a smaller custom cottage. Because a cottage takes the traditional things a home does (foundation, walls, plumbing, design, etc), the average cottage costs the same as a home.
It usually depends on the complexity of the design and the size of the build, but from start of design, through project development, to completed construction in typically 12-18 months.
Our builds are 100% customized to what our clients ask us and willing to pay for. We want your cottage to be your perfect home away from home, so we will do everything we can to bring the full customization experience alive.
We begin with the initial consultation, followed by a preliminary concept design, and then project development. Once everything is approved, we break ground and start building your cottage!
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