Detailed Property Info - Arichat Seaside Home
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| Price: NEW |
$175,000 (was $195,000) |
| MLS#: |
75000828 |
Tradewinds #: |
O - 3545 |
| Category: |
Residential |
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| Address: |
690 Lower Road |
| City: |
Arichat, (Isle Madame) Richmond County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| Lot Size: |
4500 square feet |
| Sq. Footage (MLA): |
2565 |
| Sq. Footage (TLA): |
3165 (includes partial walk-out cellar, undeveloped) |
| Building
Dimensions: |
28' X 58' (irregular) |
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| Overview: |
This appealing seaside residence was remodeled by a chef and a shipwright. They created a very comfortable and spacious living area. There is a professional style kitchen laid out for a maximum view over the harbour, and plenty of work space. The front rooms are tastefully decorated which the high ceilings enhance, giving the rooms a feeling of an earlier age and decorum. The upstairs has not been completely redone, but would not take much to finish. The fenced-in and hedged back yard overlooks the harbour and offers space for the gardener.
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| Notable: |
In addition to being a good choice for a year-round residence, this home offers the seasonal owner some distinct advantages. The house is smack on the water with a panoramic ocean view, visible sunsets to the Southwest, compact lot requiring little upkeep, neighbors' proximity for the unoccupied months, low traffic street with high visibility, nearby amenities in Arichat and a marvelous home base designed for entertaining - a great party place.
Like many larger homes in Cape Breton, the possibility of operating a B&B exists but the new owner will probably want to keep this as a private getaway. |
| Comments: |
The extended kitchen area forms the core of this home. It is so pleasant with its bank of picture windows overlooking the Atlantic, cork flooring, built in bar, side port hole window and an elevated deck just outside a sliding glass door that it is where you most want to be. It is open to the chef's kitchen ("ell" shaped area) and adjacent to a half bath, the master ensuite bedroom and the computer/laundry room.
While it is tempting to spend all one's time in the extended kitchen area, that would be a shame as the rest of the ground floor of this home is equally charming and comfortable. The large joint living room - library (see photo 1, see photo 2) is beautifully detailed with high knotty pine T & G ceiling, contrasting crown molding, large windows, 2 sets of French doors, hardwood flooring, antique ceiling light fixture and unusual built in bookshelves and cabinets.
The balance of the first floor is devoted to a large enclosed porch at the front of the house, a foyer adjacent to the driveway that is set back from the road, a formal foyer area around the bottom of the stairway leading to the second floor and a beautiful formal (casual elegance) dining room off the kitchen. The ground floor plan is very well laid out with the ensuite master bedroom (including whirlpool) right next to the laundry/computer room (ocean view) and separate from the other 4 bedrooms and bath on the upper floor. |
| Directions: |
Showing by appointment only, please. |
- Area Links:
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 Web Site of Isle Madame-
This web site is a good resource to tap as supplies and other resources are nearest to the property here.
- Richmond County Web Site
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The county web site - has links and information to towns such as St. Peters and other nearby communities.
- Dundee Resort and Golf Course Web Site
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A championship course with water views on 14 holes. Very nice accommodations and other activities. Reasonable distance from property.
- Port Hawkesbury Web Site
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Shopping, services, community, industry, photo gallery, education, events, recreation and tourism. This town is the nearest MAJOR shopping area for residents all on the Trans Canada Highway up through Baddeck as well as south to the St. Peters area.
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| Type: |
Residential |
| Style: |
3 storey (2 floor is a half floor, sub grade level is smaller than house footprint with walkout) |
| Title to Land: |
Freehold |
| Property Size: |
4500 square feet |
| Land Features: |
Sloping, Terraced, Landscaped, Atlantic shoreline, Ocean View |
| Access: |
Paved Road |
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| Heating: |
Forced air - oil |
| Garage Type: |
none |
| Water: |
Municipal |
| Sewer: |
Municipal |
| Services: |
Electricity, Telephone, Garbage Pick-up, Cable TV, High Speed Internet |
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| Exterior: |
Shingles |
| Driveway: |
Paved |
| Foundation: |
Concrete, Partial Cellar |
| Features: |
Enclosed Porch, French doors, Ensuite, Deck, Garland cook stove, Hobart 2-minute cycle dishwasher, Hardwood floors, Kitchen granite topped island, Built in shelving and cabinetry, Cork flooring, Built in bar/counter, Stainless steel appliances, 3 hole professional sink & faucet |
| Roof: |
Asphalt Shingle |
| Flooring: |
Hardwood throughout, Cork in extended kitchen |
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| Inclusions: |
All kitchen appliances, further list to be provided upon request |
| Exclusions: |
Personal Effects and Possessions |
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| Bedrooms: |
5 |
Sign: |
Yes |
| Bathrooms: |
2.5 |
Lockbox: |
No |
| Building Age: |
1836 (original only) |
PCDS: |
Yes |
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| Floor |
Room |
Size |
| MAIN FLOOR |
LIVING ROOM - LIBRARY |
11' X 25' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
DINING ROOM |
12' X 10' 3" |
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EAT-IN EXTENDED KITCHEN (ell-shaped) |
242 square feet |
| MAIN FLOOR |
FOYER (SET BACK) |
10' X 8' 4" |
| MAIN FLOOR |
FOYER or RECEPTION (FRONT) |
10' X 22' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
MASTER BEDROOM |
11' 5" X 16' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
BATH (# pieces 1-6) ---- Ensuite----- |
5 PIECES (9 '3" X 7') |
| MAIN FLOOR |
BATH (# pieces 1-6) |
2 PIECES |
| MAIN FLOOR |
LAUNDRY-COMPUTER ROOM |
7' 7" X 12' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
DECK |
16' 8" X 8' 5" |
| MAIN FLOOR |
ENCLOSED PORCH |
22' X 6' |
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Room |
Size |
| UPPER FLOOR |
BEDROOM |
12' X 9' 6" |
| UPPER FLOOR |
BEDROOM |
12' X 10' 6" |
| UPPER FLOOR |
BEDROOM |
12' X 10' |
| UPPER FLOOR |
BEDROOM |
12' X 10' |
| UPPER FLOOR |
BATH (# pieces 1-6)(with closet) |
4 PIECES |
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Room |
Size |
| BASEMENT |
UTILITY STORAGE AREA |
600 square feet - walkout under deck |
| BASEMENT |
WORKSHOP |
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| Improvements: |
- New hot water heater and roof (2007)
- New stainless steel liner in chimney (2006)
- Replaced fuse box with 100 amp breaker box & complete rewiring of house (2005)
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| Assessment: |
$66,100 (2007) |
Taxes: |
$650 (2007) |
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| Listing Realtor: |
Tom Childs
Call any time @ 1-866-325-1001 |
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Tradewinds Realty Inc. |
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