Cape Breton Estates: Land of the Golden Arms

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Way back on Roseburn Rd. in the Whycocomagh hills is a secluded 75 acre property that was once a homestead. A concrete foundation and stone chimney remains with a circular gravel drive leading to it. The land is mainly forested (softwoods of 45 to 55 years growth) and level with small hillocks. A valley with a stream runs the length of the property with a distinctive rise on the N. side, providing expansive mountain views to the S.E. Indian River is the Western boundary; Roseburn Rd. the Eastern. Here and there are clearings covered by wild blueberries while others, deep in the forest, are obscured by a wild tangle of blackberries. Under the softwood stands are expanses of thick mossy ground cover where Chanterelle mushrooms can grow in quantity. Wild mint and watercress abound along the stream; deer, rabbit, grouse, owls, bear, pheasants are are among the wildlife present. A professional wood cruiser's detailed report is available

D'ESCOUSSE: All Decked Out and Set to Sail

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This listing is a very interesting property. At .8 of an acre with comfortably refurbished bungalow and a walk-out, developed rental basement, this D'Escousse property borders the picturesque Lennox Passage Yacht Club and its long pier. Personal access walk way to the new clubhouse, which has a very resonable $200 annual membership fee, including moorage, runs along the seaside property line. Two bedrooms, a well lit living room, workable kitchen, rentable basement apartment and very close proximity to moorage makes this a sailor's delight. A two-floor garage with new windows looking out over the harbour, and storage shed complete the package. Deep water harbour next to a lovely village

Located on the Cabot Trail just below the Castle Rock Inn, above the road, this half acre is on the northern slope of Smokey and within the lovely municipality of Ingonish. With about 200 feet of road frontage, this half acre suggests an affordable entrée into this special land, and depending on how the structure might be built, a view across the lower slopes of Smokey, and maybe a glimpse of the ocean

Barely three minutes from Whycocomagh, on the Bras d’Or shoreline, with views that are 180 degrees up and down the Lake, is a three acre attractive RV site with a central small one bed-room house in the middle. Four hundred feet of beach-front, partially landscaped and pleasantly laid out for the comfort of the RV tenants, the property has an excellent brief history of capacity utilization. Whether the owner chooses to live in the small but very pleasant house, or leases it for additional income, the property offers various opportunites. There are additional aspects of this listing, involving more land (up to a total 5 acres) and more RV sites (up to a total of 11) that can be discussed upon inquiry

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Real estate ads, like used car promotions, frequently produce a sense of bored deja vu. This property, however, deserves many of the adjectives that are written elsewhere, usually with more enthusiasm than validity. It is a singular blend of privacy, comfort, a sense of the remote and sea views in almost every direction. The house is consistent with its location; compact, warm and snuggled down from the direct force of South Easterlies. The deck/verandah completely surrounds the building, providing views and sunlit locations throughout the day.

The 1400 foot waterfront on both the front and the back is most unusual and

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Property on the St. Ann's Bay waterfront, particularly with the views which are part of this 6 acre parcel, are not available frequently. Being 25 minutes form Baddeck; 40 minutes from N. Sydney, and ten minutes form the Gaelic College, the property has been cut over about ten years ago, and is ready for planning a home site. It is situated along the axis of a lovely peninsula, with about 260 feet of waterfront, and while there is a rocky/sandy beach, there is about an 18 foot cliff that requires some stairs to get up and down. The adjacent converted lighthouse on the waterfront .

The raw beauty, the best public golf course in Canada, Highlands National Park, whales, skiing and snow-mobiling in the winter, gorgeous colours in the Fall - this community and tourist destination has it all, and this business is right in the middle. The property has been built up over nineteen years to offer the most comfortable and attractive, well priced tourist facilities that careful, balanced management can provide. Both housekeeping and motel style rooms that include a total of 27 beds are attractively spaced for privacy and comfort around 6.43 acres facing the sea

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This land features a combination of dramatically rising slopes from which, at various levels, are beautiful views of the Bras d'Or Lakes. At the top, the distant eastern side of the Bras d'Or is visible on a clear day. On the level, and partly up the hillside, is a lovely brook, while there are flat lands at the base of the hillside. There is power and telephone. There is also a gravel road up the slopes and the secondary growth of mainly hardwood bush suggest how regrowth will cover the landscape where wanted. Significant areas of mature forest remain. A remarkably large and private parcel - close to Whycocomagh and not far from Port Hawkesbury

Forty acres in Irish Vale on Route 4 is not normally available. Tthere are at least three prospective entries to the parcel, one of which currently is a gravel drive. The valley floor is relatively level with a very pretty brook that crossed the back of the property and follows the southern boundary. There is an old house which appears to be beyond salvation but has not been scrutinized. A triangular piece of about 150 feet is directly on the Bras d'Or at the northern end of the parcel. The beach is stony but there is sufficient land that a boat house or other small building could probably be added. The valley floor is arable and was farmed many years ago but most of the land is wooded

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