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River Denys,NS B0E2Y0
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Freehold
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,960 sqft
Price per Sqft $357
Subdivision River Denys
MLS Listing ID 202516660
Bedrooms 3
Year Built 2010
Lot Size 42.100 Acres
Acres 42.1
Property Sub-Type Freehold
Source Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Property Description
Welcome to 1280 Big Harbour Island Roadan extraordinary 42-acre waterfront estate on Cape Bretons Bras dOr Lake, Canadas largest inland sea and a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its pristine waters and protected natural beauty. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, built in 2010, is beautifully maintained and offers over 850 feet of shoreline, unmatched privacy, and year-round recreation in one of Nova Scotias most sought-after destinations. Wake to sunrises over the lake, sip coffee on the deck as birdsong fills the air, and spend your evenings around the firepit or beach watching moonrises, meteor showers, and even northern lights. Swim, sail, fish, kayak, paddleboard, or snowmobile right from your property. Hike wooded trails, photograph the ever-changing sky, and greet Buddy, the resident bald eagle whos been watching over the lake since 2009. This is a rare opportunity to live a lifestyle immersed in nature while also offering outstanding flexibility and income potential. With 42 acres and generous waterfrontage, there is space to add guest cottages, cabins, or seasonal accommodations, making it ideal as a retreat, family compound, or sustainable rental property. Located in an area NOT subject to Canadas foreign buyer ban, this home is also accessible to international buyers. Its within reach of Halifax, Sydney, and Port Hawkesbury airports, and just a scenic drive to world-class golf courses like Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs, as well as downhill skiing at Cape Smokeymaking travel and leisure both effortless and inspiring. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence, recreational escape, or a long-term investment, 1280 Big Harbour Island Road combines natural wonder, recreation, and potential in a way few properties can. This is Cape Breton at its most beautifuland its ready to welcome you home. (id:24570)
Location
Province NS
Rooms
Kitchen 1.0
Extra Room 1 Basement 15.8 x 23.6 Recreational, Games room
Extra Room 2 Basement 6.2 x 8.9 Bath (# pieces 1-6)
Extra Room 3 Basement 13.10 x 11.10 Laundry / Bath
Extra Room 4 Basement 13.10 x 12.3 Bedroom
Extra Room 5 Main level 15.9 x 10.7 Living room
Extra Room 6 Main level 8.11 x 14.6 Kitchen
Interior
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Laminate
Exterior
Parking Features No
Community Features School Bus
View Y/N Yes
View Lake view
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Partially landscaped
Story 1
Sewer Septic System
Others
Ownership Freehold