Located on an old apple orchard (a few new trees, the old ones are gone) and a now well overgrown grazing meadow, the rise of land at the top is where the very old cellar remains, and the large open well a short distance away. Since the land rises from the brand new and very strong bridge, any road noise (perhaps 300 yards away) is lost in the trees and rises over the hilltop and is lost.
The boggy area is a now unused cranberry location which follows the ocean estuary and tidal creek around to the tidal pond above the shore.
Both firs and alder with some maple comprise most of the forest, and clearing/thinning would make a big difference in views and drainage. Application to the Department of Natural Resources may provide permission for a wharf on the bay, which would be perfect for a boat owner.
Straights Richmond Hospital is about 20 minutes away – or less – while a very nice grocery Co-Op in Arichat is only ten minutes away by car. Port Hawkesbury is a market town and has the usual larger chain stores, such as Super Value, Sobey’s, Wallmart, building supply stores, vehicle sales and service, and is about 25 minutes away.
Schools, depending on educational level, are not far, with Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish about an hour and a half away on the mainland. The undergraduate school is ranked at, or near the top, of all Canadian undergraduate colleges.
NOTE: This land is improved. There is a gravel entryway, drive, a bridge and a dug well on the property. |
