Cape Breton Estates: Land of the Golden Arms

We have been privileged to list unique and very attractive properties. This is no different. Off the Cabot Trail, amongst sweeping meadows and some very beautiful maples and tall firs, the house once had stables attached at the far end, in which two useful horse boxes remain. The house has been up-graded since its purchase in 2007, with hard-wood floors, a new kitchen arrangement, and an extended bedroom making a total of 5 bedrooms. The master on the ground floor has sliding glass doors to the outside, and a bathroom. But the charm of the place lies in its totally open-country feel, there being no neighbors within sight. The river bordering the back has trout, and is pristine. The two large barns need to be seen to be believed. While one is empty, the other has been converted to a combination delightful apartment and party lounge bar/exercise/TV area and upstairs - half basketball court, pool table and ping pong table. A party area if there ever was one. This property has it all!.

Quality shows, and the moment you enter this 120+ year old, totally refurbished home, one can see what that means. On buying the house 28 years ago, the now celebrated Canadian author decided that the house having survived nearly 100 years then, that surviving another 100 was necessary. Following the complete gutting of the interior, and carefully saving the original woodwork, retrofitting insulation, wiring, plumbing and windows - all having the polished Victorian charm of the original late 1800s finished product, the ten foot ceilings, original sized (but double glazed) windows, and a charming back stair, the house is a gem. On the waterfront, having its own mooring, and close to the yacht club, makes this a sailor's and thoughtful family's ideal hide-away, and yet amidst a friendly village. A private garden, gazebo and back deck complete the image. This is a special place...

Originally a farmstead, this approximately 75 acres has about 14 acres with 630 feet of river frontage, with two excellent appearing fields, and a further 61 acres extending from the dividing road back slightly over a mile. The about 60 year old house and three barns, one of which is large with a new roof, all of which being in good shape, are all above the road overlooking the river valley. A brook with a beaver pond and fishing holes has trout, which were rising while I photographed the land. A drivable track reaches back to the brook, and a new dug well with an excellent capacity, seven oversized crocks deep, supplies the house and barn, and one neighbor. The well is on the neighboring land but has a deeded access. The comfortably large kitchen has a wood cooking stove and a propane stove. The vendor had plans to open the wall joining kitchen and dining room. Similarly two of the upstairs bedrooms were to be joined into a larger master.

This is attractive and useful farmland. Approximately 30 acres of the 75 total is cleared fields with the balance of the acreage, 45 acres, covered with mixed forest having no recent cutting

On the edge of the Highlands National Park, overlooking the wide river estuary boundary, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the soaring heights above, a delightful Linwood western cedar home overlooks it all. A large galleried front room combines both gourmet kitchen with open living space and fireplace, providing views never to become commonplace. The surrounding landscaped area and fir forest complete the image of tranquil seclusion. Fly fishing the rivers, kayaking, swimming on the nearby beach, and near the charming Acadian town of Cheticamp, this property is blue-ribbon

So many properties are described as "dramatic" or "breath-taking" - but this one genuinely is. Located at the end of Mabou Harbour Road, high on the hillside, and with more than 180 degree views, one feels as though one commands the entire panorama of river estuary, beautiful beach and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The expansive decks provide summer breezes while watching whales or fishing boats and the spectacular sunsets. Cathedral ceilings with floor to ceiling glass provide views from the interior amidst the spacious open plan ground floor. The master bedroom has its own deck and is comfortably large and conveniently also on the ground floor with en suite bathroom. The interestingly configured second bedroom in the loft area is also large while outside the bedroom door, the remaining area provides space for an office desk or seating to enjoy the views through the front windows. There are no road sounds and no traffic to mar the peace, yet Mabou's pleasant village surroundings are only 10 minutes away.

Known as 'The Aerie", this is a seaside home on 5 totally private acres with water frontage at the head of the Bay of Fundy. There are unobstructed panoramic ocean views from almost every window and from the full length deck. The house and garage are Blue Maxx insulated concrete construction, with multi zoned in-floor radiant hot water heat. A modern kitchen, great room with vaulted ceilings and propane fireplace, and master bedroom suite, all with ceramic tile throughout comprise the main floor. On the second level are 4 additional bedrooms, as well as a very sizable office/studio/library room. A top quality greenhouse for the gardening enthusiast, together with two covered verandahs completes the building. This area of the Nova Scotia coast has some of the highest tides in the world sometimes reaching over 50 ft. In these troubling times the property provides peaceful seclusion, yet access to markets, privacy with no visible neighbors, and dramatic ocean front beauty offering perpetual kaleidoscopic images

Poseidon House is a luxurious beach house set in a beautiful and natural tropical garden, nestled on a secluded white-sandy beach in exotic North Borneo on the picturesque north coast of Sabah, Malaysia, near the famous tip of Borneo. The house is atop of a 26 meter high rock outcrop with outstanding views of the Tun Mustapha Marine Park through the 60 foot sliding glass wall. It encompasses 35 offshore islands, coral atolls and crescent beach below

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This untouched acreage on the border of the Highlands National Park was granted to its present owner's family by Queen Victoria almost 125 years ago. At 204+/- acres, it is by far the the largest ocean front parcel remaining in the Ingonish area today. The majestic cliffs on each side of the peninsula are about a kilometer long with Atlantic shoreline of about the same distance. They dominate any views of the land from the sea and across Ingonish Bay. Their reddish hue provides the genesis for the name "Red Head". The coloration is even present in the sands of the secluded beach that is part of this extraordinary offering

The new owner of Redhead has given us permission to keep the property presentation on the site. If you have time, hit the "details" button and view one of Cape Breton's most scenic spots!

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Seventy one years ago, most of the farm lands of Murdock MacGregor became part of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Today, the remaining gemstone property of the family, held for over 130 years since granted by Queen Victoria, 300 magnificent acres at Pollett’s Cove, is offered for sale. The Pollett’s Cove/Aspy Bay Fault area is easily one of the most beautiful pieces of wilderness land in Nova Scotia, and Pollett’s Cove is the crown jewel. Comprising 3000 feet of ocean beach, two rivers, meadows, mountains and forest, a suitable steward of this land is sought.

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