Cape Breton Estates - Landmark Property: The Margaree Lodge

Detailed Property Information - Margaree Lodge

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Category:	Commercial/Residential

City:	MARGAREE FORKS , Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Property Size:	42 ACRES
Sq. Footage Residential (MLA):	1540 (cellar area not included)
Sq. Footage Commercial:	21,816 (this figure does not include the Old Antique House, the square footage of which is pending)
Total Sq. Ft.:	23,350
Building Dimensions: (11 bldgs.)	Please see the CHART showing building dimensions below or the "Annotated Property Map" for more details

Possession:	NEGOTIABLE

Overview:	The Margaree Lodge is located at the junction of the Ceilidh Trail (Route 19) and the Cabot Trail at Margaree Forks on the western shores of Cape Breton Island, in the Canadian maritime province of Nova Scotia. The 42 acres (17ha) property includes approx. 1 km of river frontage on the legendary Margaree River. The land is mostly cleared and consists of a large area of maintained lawn and fields plus a 6 hole golf course. The main driveways on the property are paved. There is one entrance from the Cabot Trail and one from Route 19. Both are tourist routes. The Margaree Lodge Resort consists of a total of eleven buildings and one outdoor swimming pool. There are 32 rooms and 2 suites with 58 beds in total. The structure of all buildings is wood frame. Roofing material is 210# asphalt shingles. All rooms are equipped with master key locks. Please click the link below to view an annotated aerial photo of the buildings: SEE PROPERTY MAP AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Comment:	The Margaree Lodge Resort rests on a hill with a beautiful view overlooking one of the most famous salmon rivers in North America - the Margaree River. This summer business (May 15th to October 30th) has attracted fly fishermen from all over the world for the last century. During the last 9 years, the present owners have completely renovated the resort which now has 34 rooms, including several suites, 42 acres of surrounding land, stables and horse-keeping, an outdoor pool, a six-hole golf course and a comfortable, private owners' residence. Located in the small village of Margaree Forks, the Lodge is ideally situated at the junction of the high-volume Cabot Trail and the Ceilidh Trail (Route 19).
Golf:	The formerly nine hole golf course was rebuilt in 2005 and reduced to a six hole golf course. It can be used in the 2006 season. The fairways are in a very good shape. Every green is equipped with automatic pop up sprinklers. The sprinkler system is setup with 1 1/4 and 1 1/5 inch plastic pipes (mostly underground). The watersupply works through 2 electrical waterpumps including timer. Hole # 1 = distance 350' - 116.7 yards Hole # 2 = distance 800' - 266.7 yards Hole # 3 = distance 400' - 133.3 yards Hole # 4 = distance 500' - 166.7 yards Hole # 5 = distance 600' - 200 yards Hole # 6 = distance 540' - 180 yards There is one Jacobson greensmower and one Ransomes 6' rotor mower included. View an ANNOTATED AERIAL PHOTO OF GOLF COURSE (note the area indicated by the dotted lines on the photo could be used for an additional 3 holes to bring the total to 9 holes - and there is room for the addition of a driving range and/or practise green)
Company Web Site:	The COMPANY WEB SITE (7 years on web; available in English, French and German) includes the following summary information: Established in 1952, the Margaree Lodge is one of the oldest establishments in the Margaree area, offering fine food and lodging to our guests. To explore Cape Breton, we are ideally located at the junction of the Ceilidh Trail and Cabot Trail. • Specials for Weddings, Bus-Tours and Meetings ! • Lodge consists of a total of 32 double-rooms and 2 large suites, which can be found in four different ground level units. • On site we have a Restaurant, Lounge, Meeting Room, Outdoor pool and a fitness center. • We also offer a laundry room for our guests with coin operated washer and dryer. • You can observe bald eagles, hummingbirds, beavers and our horses on our approx. 42 acres property. Enjoy the peace of the river and the strong mountains during a walk after a delicious meal. • Standard room: Equipped with either two double beds, or one queen size bed and a private 4-piece bathroom. Satellite TV and FM/AM radio, telephone (free local calls), in-room coffee/tea. Most of the rooms have air-conditioning. 18 non-smoking and 4 smoking rooms. • Deluxe room: Equipped with either two double beds, or one king size bed and a private 4-piece bathroom. Satellite TV and FM/AM radio, telephone (free local calls), in-room coffee/tea, air-conditioning. One of the deluxe rooms with two double beds offers a dining room and kitchenette. Non-smoking only. • Suites: The building with the most beautiful view of our property! • The generous suite #1 with over 750 square feet has 2 bed rooms (king / double / single - beauty rest mattresses), 2 bathrooms (1 with whirlpool), a large living/dining room (with queen sofa bed), kitchenette, large veranda overlooking the Margaree, 2 Sat TV’s, VCR, Stereo, Telephone (free local calls). All antique wooden floor. Non-smoking only. • Suite #2 offers the same features like Suite #1 but a smaller living room, no veranda, one bath room (no whirlpool). Non-smoking only. The Margaree Lodge site is linked to and from a related web site which is dedicated to fly fishing guide services on the Margaree and other well-known rivers in Cape Breton: Margaree Guiding
Directions:	Daily international flights leave Halifax Airport, some joining overseas flights from Toronto or Montreal International Airport. It is a convenient drive from the New England states, i.e. Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, etc. From Halifax International Airport it is a 3.5 hour drive to Margaree. First take the Trans-Canada Highway (102), at Truro change to the (104) which brings you to Cape Breton. After crossing the bridge in Port Hasting take your turn to Baddeck on the Trans-Canada Highway (105), past Whycocomagh to connect with the Cabot Trail at the Red Barn, just a few miles before Baddeck. Once on the Cabot Trail, you travel over Hunter's Mountain, through Middle River, North East Margaree and finally at the intersection in Margaree Forks is your destination the "Margaree Lodge Resort". The other option is - to take a connection flight from Halifax to Sydney ( Cape Breton ), from there it is only a 1.5 hour drive.

Links:

The Margaree - A Great Canadian River: A page about the Margaree, a legendary sport fishing river. Also covers areas along the River plus its estuary and its joining with the Gulf of St. Lawrence at Margaree Harbour. The Margaree Harbour Cannery gets a mention as well.
Wildlife on the Cabot Trail (30 minute drive): Provides an overview of the wildlife commonly seen on the Cabot Trail and the Aberdeen area. Moose are often spotted along the road.
Margaree Lodge Web Site: This is the public web site for the Lodge. It also links to Margaree Guiding, a web site run by Margaree Lodge with information for people who want guiding services to fish the river.

Type:	Commercial/Residential
Style:	Various due to 11 buildings on property
Title to Land:	Freehold
Property Size:	42 Acres
Land Features:	Cleared, Trees, Rolling, 1 KM River Frontage, River View, Valley View, Some Landscaping, Cabot Trail Frontage, Route 19 Frontage
Access:	Year Round

Heating:	Electric Baseboard, Wood Stove
Garage Type:	None
Water:	The water supply comes from a well with very good water quality (a back-up system exists). Hot Water: 5 electric water heaters (1 to 5 years old) and 2 propane tanks.
Sewer:	3 septic tanks with septic fields
Services:	Electricity, Telephone, Satellite, Alarm System - Burglar and Fire
Rental Equipm.:	2 Propane Tanks for Water Heating; Large industrial dish washer

Exterior:	Vinyl/Aluminum Siding
Driveway:	Paved
Foundation:	Concrete, Concrete Posts, Stone
Features:	Please see "Annotated Property Map"
Roof:	Roofing material is 210# asphalt shingles
Flooring:	Carpet/Cushion, Hardwood, Hard/Soft Wood, Ceramic Tile, Concrete

Inclusions:

Rental units: Two sets of linen and towels, one bedspread for each room. Radio/Clock, color TV, telephone, coffee-maker, furniture, beds, lamps, blinds, pictures. The suites also have VCR, and a kitchenette (including dishes).

Satellite System: 3 dishes, 9 modulators, combiner, multi switch, 7 receivers and 2 VCR's feeding all rooms.

Telephone System: Panasonic system with 4 main phones (reception, office, kitchen, lounge), console for fast connection to the rooms. Computer billing software (Genesis).

Music and Lighting System: Kenwood receiver, 2 CD players, 1 DVD player, 1 VCR, 1 cassette player, 1 satellite receiver, multi switch, 4 speakers, projector, 4 special light effect lamps, smoke machine.

Computer: 2 desk tops (reception and lounge) 1 tower incl. cd burner, scanner.

Alarm System: Burglary alarm system in main building (incl. video monitoring - 2 cameras) and old house (Antiques). Fire alarm in main building (Restaurant/Lounge). Each room has fire alarm (battery or power).

Antiques: The inventory of the mostly local antiques has a retail value of approx. $ 40,000.

Kitchen: Garland propane cooking stove with 6 burners, 2 ovens, Garland propane grill, Garland propane char-broiler, propane deep-fryer, propane stone pizza oven, 3 freezers, one large fridge with glass sliding doors, 2 large fridges with sliding doors (rent free). Large industrial dish washer (rented).

Equipment: One John Deere ride on lawn-mower, one Jacobson greens mower, one Ransomes 6' rotor mower, one push-mower, one grass-trimmer, gas power-saw, five mountain bicycles, wooden playground, garden furniture and benches. Lots of tools and parts for repair.

NOTE: This is only a partial list. Upon viewing the property, any interested party shall receive a complete inventory list.

Exclusions:

Personal Effects, most residence furnishings, horses

Bedrooms:	32 rooms, 2 suites, (58 guest beds total) plus 2 in residence and 3 in the Old Antique House
Bathrooms:	44
Building Age:	Various - all buildings have been renovated and restored; the Old Antique House was originally built in the 1850's

Garage:	No
Water Access:	Yes
Water:	Yes

THE OWNER'S RESIDENCE
Floor	Room
MAIN FLOOR	LIVING ROOM
MAIN FLOOR	DINING ROOM
MAIN FLOOR	KITCHEN
MAIN FLOOR	BATH (# pieces 1-6)
MAIN FLOOR	FOYER
Email request for Floor Plan of main level
2ND FLOOR	BEDROOM
2ND FLOOR	BATH (# pieces 1-6) --Ensuite--
2ND FLOOR	BEDROOM
2ND FLOOR	LARGE CLOSET/STORAGE
Email request for Floor Plan of 2nd level

THE BUILDINGS ON THE PROPERTY
Building	Square Footage
RESIDENCE	1540
THE OLD ANTIQUE HOUSE	pending
RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE	6965
ROOMS 20 - 25	2484
ROOMS 40 - 51	3483 ( 21' 6" x 162' )
ROOMS 60 - 71	3444
SUITES	3120
FITNESS CENTER	880
LAUNDRY	860
PADDOCK	580

Improvements:

The entire resort was improved over the last nine years, including the addition of buildings and other facilities. The lengthy list is available upon request, at the sellers' discretion.

Compliments of Tom Childs and the owners of the Margaree Lodge, Margaree Forks, Cape Breton.