Cape Breton Estates: Land of the Golden Arms

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You can't see it from the road. There are clues, however, that something very nice can be found at the end of the drive that curves invitingly into the forest. The flowering plants at the entrance, the nicely trimmed grass verges, the apple trees in blossom, and then – surprise! – a manicured woodsy/garden setting with the beautifully decked house nestled in the middle of rhododendrons and ornamental plants. Best of all, three sides of the ranch-style house have lake views, given the shape of the land - a point. Fishing, boating, sail boarding, and just quiet canoeing is as near as the large back deck, while the potential for a removable dock is real. For the fly fisherman, trout, perch and, from the river that drains Lake Ainslie, salmon are world renowned. Shopping is not far away – 10 minutes to Whycocomagh, 30 minutes to Baddeck, or 20 minutes to Inverness. A delightfully secluded and lovely location, hard to spot but easy to love.

• This is a CMHC-approved home.
• There are no cracks or shrinkage anywhere in the house.
• 200 AMP electrical service.
• Designer landscaping with special plantings.
• Pantry cupboard in kitchen.
• Generous closet space.
• Secluded location - no neighbors visible.
• NOTE FOR FISHERMEN: Lake Ainslie is part of the Margaree River System and is well known for trout fishing in season (perch also caught). Tributary streams afford excellent fly-fishing opportunities while the lake drains into the SW Margaree River, a well-known salmon fishing river. In turn, it empties into the NE Margaree which is the main salmon fishing river in this area.
• Baddeck is a 25 minute drive from this location

• Lake Ainslie is the largest fresh water lake in the Maritimes; 11 miles long and 5 miles wide (at widest point)