Hidden along the shores of Martindale Pond, this extraordinary 1.6-acre waterfront property feels less like a home in the city and more like a private retreat somewhere far beyond it. Mature trees surround the property, the water quietly changes with the seasons, and there is a peacefulness here that is increasingly difficult to find.It is a place that invites you to slow down.Summer afternoons by the water. Evenings beneath the trees. A fire, a glass of wine, friends gathered outdoors. In the fall, the landscape changes completely. Winter brings a quiet stillness to the pond, and in the spring, everything begins again. It has that rare up-north cottage feeling - only you are minutes from everything.And then there is the opportunity.Set on one of the area's most remarkable private waterfront lots, the property offers a chance to create something deeply personal. The existing home can be thoughtfully renovated and restored, or the setting provides an extraordinary canvas for a new home designed around the land and the water.Imagine a house that sits quietly among the trees rather than competing with them. Natural stone and warm wood. Large windows opening toward the pond. A kitchen and living spaces that spill naturally onto the landscape. Gardens that feel as though they have always been there. Outdoor spaces made for long summer evenings and quiet mornings overlooking the water.There is no need to manufacture a feeling here. The land already has it.Private, natural and surrounded by water and mature landscape, yet connected to city services and everything the city has to offer, 45 Portmaster is a rare opportunity to create a home that feels like an escape every day.Somewhere to live. Somewhere to retreat. Somewhere to make your own. A remarkable piece of waterfront land, waiting for the right vision.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow
Approx. Age:
51-99
Total Approx Floor Area:
2000-2500
Lot Depth:
324'8"99 m
Lot Frontage:
200'61 m
Direction Faces:
South
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Zoning:
G1,R1
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Slab, Concrete Block
Roof:
Flat, Membrane
Basement:
Crawl Space, Partial Basement
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Alternative Power:
None
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
6
Total Parking Spaces:
8.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
FLEXIBLE
Pool:
Decommissioned
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$12,911 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Niagara
St. Catharines
439 - Martindale Pond
Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
Municipal
counter top stove, built-in oven, dishwasher, generator. all in as is condition
Data was last updated August 25, 2026 at 07:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
437
Avg list price:
$659,900
Min list price:
$199,900
Max list price:
$4,000,000
Avg days on market:
49
Min days on market:
0
Max days on market:
720
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