Cape Breton Estates: Land of the Golden Arms

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• Interior Photos (Ground Level)
• Kitchen Photos
• Master Suite Photos
• Interior Photos (Lower Level)
• Interior Detail Photos

OUTSIDE:

• Exterior House Photos
• Waterfront (Gulf) Photos
• Landscape & Grounds Photos I
• Landscape & Grounds Photos II
• Photos of Flowering Plants
• Patio Photos

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• Survey
• Landscape Plan *
• Plant List
• Floor Plan - Ground Level *
• Floor Plan - Lower Level *
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• House Interior (kitchen)
• House Exterior I (side of the house)
• House Exterior II (back of house facing ocean)
• House Exterior III (back of house facing ocean)
• House Exterior IV (back of house facing ocean)
• Grounds I (back yard, forest and rock wall)

• Grounds II (extensive stone wall below house)

This house is designed by west coast architect Alan Mascord where it won the Best of Show at the Portland Street of Dreams. The tastefully finished interior complements to perfection the award winning Most Innovative Design. The property incorporates excellent taste, architectural expertise and sumptuous comfort. Located within an affluent rural development, the house is set at the top of a rise and is almost completely invisible amongst the trees from the road below. Outdoor lighting, a flagged patio and outdoor barbecue provide seasonal comfort and private moments, while the professional landscaping sets off the overall image of sculpted charm.

The interior can only be truly appreciated by viewing the many architectural innovations, from Adams-like and tray ceilings, 13 foot living room ceiling, solid cherry wood cabinetry, slate/marble/cherry flooring to master craftsman carpentry details and built-ins. All upper decks are constructed of Cedar. The five bedrooms, beginning with the Master, 4 with ensuite bathrooms, are complemented by walk-in closets, total privacy, and 3 downstairs have outdoor access. The spacious master suite includes dressing rooms, platform Jacuzzi, sky light, in-wall television, computer and sound system as well as a laundry room.

The attention to detail on this property is staggering. Its every aspect was carefully considered and executed by the vendors from the placement of the home on the lot down to the very smallest detail inside the house. Here is a detailed list of some of the most notable features:

• house wide speaker system (every room) along with hard wired internet and cable television (speakers in ceiling)
• power leads from road underground
• building is sheathed in Nova brick with the appearance of stone
• extensive outside light systems with buried electrical leads
• hard wired automatic back up generator - never used in seven years
• constant hot water system with pipe from 100 gallon bladder hot water heater - water pipe circles all round house so that all showers can run simultaneously without water pressure problems - never run out of water due to constant - instant hot water circulator throughout
• there are 12 separate heating zones throughout building for comfort and effeciency. The system includes 2 outdoor Techmar Controls as seen on This Old House. Video available to view at http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20317019,00.html
• heated garage floor
• 10 to 13 foot ceilings throughout both levels
• kitchen exit to cedar deck is large set of French doors
• four burner gas DCA combination barbeque griddle cook top
• convection oven
• Kohler sink in laundry room
• power: oil $3000 per year, electricity $160 per month
• propane (kitchen/fireplaces) is $100 per year
• 150 foot drilled well with 135 feet of 6 inch steel casing
• tray ceilings, Adams ceilings on ground level

• 45 degree angles

• large Kitchen Aid (sub zero type) refrigerator with  ice dispenser  and filtered water - clad in matching kitchen cabinetry
• 1 stand up deep freezer
• 4 burner propane cook top with bbq pit and griddle (propane)
• 1 commercial stainless cook top hood vent with muffler with max cfs exhaust
• dishwasher (also clad in matching cabinetry)
• wine refrigerator in butler's pantry
• bar refrigerator in games room
• 2 elecric convection ovens
• microwave

• washer and dryer

• plumbing is all copper in Boiler room then pvc to all rooms
• continuous domestic hot water circulation is programmable
• full set of Plumbing plans for fixtures and in floor heat
• all Kohler fixtures and sinks as well a Grohe Faucets and shower heads
• set tub in garage as well as Kohler Laundry sink in Laundry room with built in soaker
• pump soap dispensers custom built into all baths and kitchen (In granite)

• under mount sinks in bathrooms and Kohler Vessel sink in powder bath room

A professional landscape company devised a plan that used the contour of the lot and parts of the existing forest to great advantage with maximum privacy. The home is hidden from view at the street. The driveway, set off by two stone pillars, winds invitingly into the trees and rises gently upwards to the house which is located on the lot's highest point. From the back of the house, the land slopes toward the water and features a large lawn, gravel and stone pathways, an outdoor patio and fire pit, stone walls and an interesting collection of added trees, vines, flowering plants and other decorative elements such as boulders.

Landscaping Details

• THE LANDSCAPE PLAN (large file - opens new window)
• THE LIST OF PLANTINGS
• LANDSCAPE & GROUNDS PHOTOS I
• LANDSCAPE & GROUNDS PHOTOS II
• PHOTOS OF FLOWERING PLANTS

• PHOTOS OF THE PATIO

This is a great location to appreciate Fall colors. Speaking of which...don't miss Autumn in Cape Breton. We celebrate the season and beautiful scenery every year with the Celtic Colours International Festival. Learn all about it at the festival web site:

Celtic Colours International Festival