Cape Breton Estates: Land of the Golden Arms

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Cape Breton Estates: land of the golden arms

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W. Lake Ainslie: The Best View - Acreage, Too!

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Photo Slide Shows:
• SUMMARY PHOTOS
• LAKE VIEW PHOTOS
• INLAND PHOTOS (with barn)
• BARN PHOTOS
• NEARBY AREA PHOTOS I
• NEARBY AREA PHOTOS II
Other Resources:
• N.S. Provincial Registry Map
• Map Locator
• Email Inquiry
Price: $79,000
Category: Undeveloped Land
MLS#: 50053784 Tradewinds Property #: O - 4732
Address: 3090 WEST LAKE AINSLIE ROAD
City:

West Lake Ainslie, Inverness County, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Property Size: 80 +/- acres
Land Dimensions: rectangular
GPS Coordinates: 46.092757616; -61.179084777
Barn Dimensions: 18' X 25'
Possession: IMMEDIATE UPON LAND REGISTRATION
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Overview:

Arresting images capture the senses the moment one gets up this property just a little way above the road. The large acreage climbs slowly at first then passes a majestic Horse Chestnut tree near an old but serviceable barn and some flowering lilacs, taking on a slightly steeper slope amongst the apples, firs and hardwoods. Looking over one's shoulder down the hill provides all the rationale necessary for falling in love with land, lake and tranquility. Extending 180 degrees east and west, the expanse of Lake Ainslie becomes more apparent as one walks farther up the old road towards the top, each few yards stopping to savor the widening vistas and total solitude. While the road needs considerable attention and trees need pruned, the real value probably lies here near the top of the hill. Though needing review as to condition, there are apparently 3 wells and a septic system still extant on the land. Power and phone lines readily available.
Comments:

There are apple trees on the property plus wild raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and and other natural bounty. Hunting may be possible on the land, especially for partridge (grouse), rabbit and deer.

The closest town is Whycocomagh, about a 10 minute drive on a gravel road which is maintained year-round by the county.

Whycocomagh is a full-service community with a range of shopping outlets from a hardware store to a recently expanded grocery co-op. You can rent DVD's, order a take-out pizza, fill your prescription, buy aboriginal goods, have a choice of church memberships but still enjoy the sleepy friendliness of a village atmosphere with between 500 - 600 residents in the area Postal Canada views as comprising "Whycocomagh".

The beauty of Whycocomagh was noted by Alexander Graham Bell, who is known to have stated that "Whycocomagh is the Rio de Janeiro of North America" due to the picturesque island off its shores.

Within the last several years, the Keltic Quay was constructed on the shoreline along the main part of the village. Opened initially for the 2005 season, it is an up-scale tourist and corporate retreat destination with nice accommodations built right on the lake shore. Over time, this development should be a positive for the local economy. (SEE PHOTO)

Directions:

From Whycocomagh take 352 to W. Lake Ainslie Road and look for sign.

Area Photos:
Area Links:
Cape Breton bullet Rural Cape Breton District Planning Commission - Whycocomagh
This section of the planning commission web site has quite a bit of information about the village including its history. There is a detailed discussion of the municipal planning strategy for the village which would be of interest to anyone wishing to locate to Whycocomagh.
Cape Breton bullet Lake Ainslie - The Settlers Story
Traces the settlement of Lake Ainslie from its beginning in 1820.
Cape Breton bullet Margaree-Lake Ainslie River System
Secret Pools and Tranquil Glades: Facts, Stories, Photos, Maps
Cape Breton bullet Wikipedia - Lake Ainslie
Public input about Lake Ainslie
Cape Breton bullet The Inverness County Web Site
Lake Ainslie is in Inverness County and the site gives good coverage of the wider area in which this property is located.
Cape Breton bullet Community Groups & Organizations
Cap site with links and info about groups and various organizations based in the Lake Ainslie community.
Cape Breton bullet Whycocomagh Provincial Park
A "Parks Canada" site - this page covers the attractions of the park and offers a few photos. Open from mid-June until mid October the park has picnic areas, lake access, a boat launch, and a 2.4 km (1.5 mi.) hiking trail.
Cape Breton bullet The Bras d'Or Stewardship Society
Web site page devoted to the organization that monitors the health of the Bras d'Or Lake.
Cape Breton bullet Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail, As Adventurous As Its Namesake
This article covers the trail, a nearby tourist attraction, from start to finish and is accompanied by a collection of small photos.
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Title to Land: Freehold
Property Size: 80 Acres
Land Features:

Mostly rising, sloping and terraced, some level, mostly wooded, old gravel road, many apple trees, meadows and clearings, overgrown garden, old barn (over 100 yrs.) that can be repaired, elevated panoramic view of Lake Ainslie from its West side, small stream, rectangular with length well exceeding width - latter is more than enough to provide privacy and elbow room
Access: Year round paved road
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Assessment: $ 3,500 (2009 RESOURCE FARM)
$ 8,700 (2009 RESOURCE FOREST)
$24,000 (2009 RESOURCE TAXABLE)
$36,200 TOTAL 2009 ASSESSMENT
Taxes: $     253
Listing Agent: Compliments of Tom Childs
Listing Office: Tradewinds Realty Inc.
Call any time @ 1-866-325-1001
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( The above information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. )
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