Cape Breton Estates: Land of the Golden Arms

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Price: NEW $395,000
Category: Residential
MLS/PID# 50168061
Tradewinds Property # 0-3784
  (2 additional PID's - 50086685 + 50168053
Address: 421 Cheticamp Island Road
City:
Cheticamp Island, Inverness County, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
LOT / ACREAGE  
Size / Dimensions:   
  7 +/- ACRES - 1400' X 243'
Size / Dimensions:   
75 +/- ACRES - 5000' X 740'
GPS Info: 46.620369; -61.026282
RESIDENCE  
Sq. Footage (MLA): 
 1300 (ground = 840; upper = 460)
Sq. Footage (TLA): 
 1300
Building Dimensions: 
 24' X 35'
SCHOOL HOUSE  
Sq. Footage (TLA): 
 1200 (2 full floors)
Building Dimensions: 
 21' X 29'
GARAGE (detached)  
Sq. Footage: 
 346
Building Dimensions: 
 24' X 14' 4"
Possession: IMMEDIATE
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Overview:

This listing is now based on flexibility as well as an attractive price mechanism. The entire unique 75 acres has been re-priced at $395,000 to provide a compelling rationale for the acquisition of the entire property – from shore to shore including the attractive yellow buildings on the Bay. Alternatively the vendors will sell only the buildings with 7 acres of meadow (to the forest) including the well and the pond for $250,000. However, the entire property of forest, meadows and the wild Gulf shore provide a truly exceptional opportunity for having a broad slice of almost everything that Cape Breton offers, including proximity to a charming fishing village, the privacy of Cheticamp Island and exposure to the Gulf on the opposite undeveloped shore. Views of the Highlands, neighboring beaches, restaurants, excellent grocery, lights of the village at night, open ocean - all on a sparsely populated island conveniently connected to the mainland by a road.
Comments:

This is a most unusual and even rare offering as it is near the end of the private lands on the island, and unlikely to witness further construction in the indeterminate future. The lovely configuration of the sloping meadows, the views of village, mountains and sea, the bright stars at night - AND - the sweep of land across the whole island to the wild and rocky ocean front to the west, makes this a desirable opportunity for both the 7 and the 75 acre buyer. The property is located close to Saint-Pierre Beach on Cheticamp Island which has the warmest waters north of the Carolinas and beautiful sand.
Notable:

THIS LISTING OF 7 ACRES

  • due to ocean breezes, proximity of salt water and perhaps other factors, the incidence of biting insects on this property is rare to non-existent (vendor, a long term owner, claims to have never had a problem with black fly or misquitos at this location)
  • this 7 acre parcel is rectangular and has waterfront on a salt water bay
  • because the road at the front of the property is gravel and is not a through road, it has minimal traffic
  • most of the contents of the house and the school building are included in this sale
  • a short distance down the road toward the tip of the island, there is a protected blue heron rookery - the largest in the maritimes - with over 100 nests in the trees
  • while there are no guarantees, the privately held land on the northern border of the property is unlikely to be developed or sold
  • the old school house is a classic by itself, and suggests a number of varied uses
  • Wildlife is varied and plentiful: in the air, you see Blue Herons, seagulls, Bald Eagles, Black Guillemots, Northern Gannets, Double Crested Cormorants and Common Mergansers; on the land, you see red squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, and deer; in and around the water, there are muskrats, Harbour and Gray Seals, porpoises and dolphins, as well as a number of different types of whales - Pilot, Humpback, Finback, Blue and Minke.
  • Cheticamp is a charming Acadian town with an excellent Co-op grocery store, French baked goods, a number of good restaurants, the Le Portage Golf course (one of Cape Breton's fabulous four), public wharves, local fishing fleet, sport fishing opportunities and much more.

THIS LISTING WITH ALL 75 ACRES

  • the 75 acre parcel is rectangular and has waterfront on two sides
  • the western property border is on the ocean; the eastern border is on the bay
  • currently, the only way to get to the western portion (ocean shore) of the property is by ATV or on foot; it is about a one mile distance - this applies to the 75 acre undivided parcel

  • several years ago, the owner secured a quote from a local contractor to build a road to the western coast; $30,000
Directions:

To Cheticamp, turning left off of Rt. 19 at sign for Cheticamp Island, then down Cheticamp Island Road to yellow houses and garage, backed by large open meadows. Showing by appointment only - please contact Tom @ 866-325-1001 or 902-756-3073.
Area Links:
Cabot Trail Whale Watching
Whale watching cruises - origination point, Pleasant Bay Harbour. Interestingly, if passengers don't see whales, the trip is free!
Whale Cruisers (Cheticamp)
Welcome! We invite you aboard for a Cape Breton, Nova Scotia maritime adventure of a lifetime on the 'Whale Cruiser' as we ply the waters of the St. Lawrence in search of fin, pilot and minke whales as they feed in our summer waters.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada
Government of Canada web site. Details nearby Highlands which cover 950 square kilometers, about 20% of northern Cape Breton. It is the largest protected wilderness area in Nova Scotia and is an outstanding Canadian landscape.
Cape Breton Highlands
More info about this incredible park.
Le Portage Golf Club
An eighteen hole course located in Cheticamp. Lists score card, video tour of each hole with playing tips, description, fees and location.
Hike the Highlands Festival
Web site covering this annual event held for highland hikers.
The Cabot Trail Communities
Very complete information. Interactive map, virtual tour and community links - check the Cheticamp area of the Cabot Trail.
The Cheticamp Web Site
Categories of information about Cheticamp include: geography, history, genealogy, climate, tourist information and community organizations/groups.
 
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Type: Residential
Style: 2 Storey
Title to Land: Freehold
Property Size: 75+/- ACRES
Land Features:
Meadow around and behind structures (20% of property), 75% Forest (mostly fir), 5% broken meadow on western shore), rolling, partially cleared, 2 (salt) water fronts, stream, pond, wide angle bay and ocean views, ATV track through woods, mostly dry land, highland views, Cheticamp view (cliffs on western shore, rocky western shoreline - for larger parcel)
Access: Gravel road, water
Heating: Electric baseboard
Garage Type: Detached, electricity
Water: Spring fed crock
Sewer: Septic
Services: Electricity, Telephone, Garbage Pick-up, Satellite TV
Rental Equipm.: None
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Exterior: Cedar shingles
Driveway: Paved
Foundation: Concrete, full
Features:
Deck, Satellite TV, Open concept, Bay view from front and side windows, Excellent domestic water in quantity, Structures are very sound and designed for local weather conditions, Wood stove in school house, High speed internet
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Flooring: Berber Carpet, Wood
 
Inclusions:
All of the furniture in the residence; the contents of the school house and garage. (Full list to be provided)
Exclusions:  Any personal effects and some wall hangings. (Full list to be provided)
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Rental Income: No
Buildings Age: 1940/1965
Garage: Yes
Gar.Details: Detached
Water Access: Yes
Water: Ocean
Sign: No
Lockbox: No
PCDS: No
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Floor Room Size
MAIN FLOOR COVERED ENTRY (outside) small
MAIN FLOOR DECK (outside) 14' 5" X 10'
MAIN FLOOR FOYER  
MAIN FLOOR PARLOR / DEN 8' X 9'
MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY 6' 4" X 6' 5"
MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM 4-PIECE
MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN (eat- in) 14' 6" X 11' 6"
MAIN FLOOR LIVING ROOM (open plan) 23' X 15'
MAIN FLOOR DINING ROOM (open plan)
Floor Room Size
SECOND FLOOR (LOFT) MASTER BEDROOM 11' X 9' 4"
SECOND FLOOR BATH 3-PIECES
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 11' 6" X 8' 9"
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 11' 6" X 7'
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 9' 6" X 9'
Floor Room Size
LOWER LEVEL ONE ROOM - UNDEVELOPED 34' X 23'
Improvements:
While old, the residence has been extensively refurbished with new windows, outside paint, new berber carpet on stairs and upper floor being the most recent improvements.
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Assessment: to be determined* Taxes: to be determined*
  *part of a larger parcel
Listing Office: Compliments of Tom Childs
  Call any time @ 1-866-325-1001
Tradewinds Realty Inc.
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(The above information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed)
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