Cape Breton Estates: Land of the Golden Arms

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Built just after the reign of Victoria, during the first years of Edward VII, this lovely building is an archetype of the height of the Victorian period, filled with many of the characteristic ornamental elements - turned posts, spindles, Adams' style ceilings incorporating brass work with plaster and a surrounding veranda - all done by English craftsmen in English oak. The secret garden lends further period character to this stately home in North Sydney. The three floors provide a wide diversity of rooms and finishes, with over 4,000 square feet of living space.

A most remarkable home that has been kept meticulously with the artistically carved, worked and inlaid oak a treasure from the past.

The condition of this classic residence is due to caring ownership through generations. Stewardship might be a better word as each owner maintained the home's original quality and authenticity. The present owner continued the tradition and also added a number of modern upgrades, most notably in the kitchen, so the new owner can enjoy the best of old world craftsmanship with present day top-of-the-line conveniences.

The attic space above the third floor is undeveloped but could be finished to provide additional living area.

HST might be applicable on a portion of this property based on the vendor's office being located in the building. On the plus side, prospective buyers should appreciate the established business occupancy with the residence - not an easy permit to obtain. Along with the ability to maintain a home-based business such as a B&B or a doctor's office, comes paved parking with spaces for seven vehicles.

This North Sydney residence is 3 minutes from a grocery store and in easy proximity to a marina, a yacht club, 2 sand beaches with swimming, a boardwalk, a park with walking track, a sports/entertainment center, a casino and the Newfoundland Ferry. (Please see "AREA LINKS" below for more information.)

NOTABLE FEATURES:

• fireplace of carved brick
• all woodwork - floors, wainscoting, decorative doorways, etc. is restored and original
• several doors, including one very large and heavy pocket door, are made of birds eye maple
• this home has enormous storage capacity including but not limited to numerous walk-in closets throughout the 3 developed floors
• the floors in the foyer/reception and the 2 parlors (now the living room and formal dining room) are made of oak and constructed in "ship builder" style
• all the door hardware is original and in excellent condition
• a back "maid's" stairway provides a second access to the upper floors from the ground floor
• all of the basement windows have security bars
• there is a significant amount of high-quality wall paper in the house and all of it is in beautiful condition
• a very large (it takes 6 men to lift it) safe will remain with the house for the new owner
• the gorgeous and rare hardwood floor in the main level office is maple - the skilled labor and materials to make that floor would be very hard to duplicate now
• some of the ceilings in the house (first floor office is one example) were done with a "continuous pour"

• a secret garden complete with fish pond, planting shed and exotic landscaping (see "improvements" below for more details)

To Commercial Street in North Sydney. At Royal Bank, up Archibald. Sign on property.

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