Set on over 8 acres with more than 300 feet of waterfront and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, this remarkable property combines luxury living with the beauty and character of Cape Breton. The winding driveway passes raised garden beds, mature landscaping and a sports court equipped for tennis and basketball before arriving at the striking shingle-clad home. Inside, a bright foyer with a custom circular window and grand staircase opens to hardwood floors, a formal dining room and a spectacular living area with vaulted ceilings, soaring windows and sweeping water views. The chef’s kitchen features quartz and granite countertops, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a large peninsula and dining nook, with a mudroom, laundry and garage access nearby. The main level also offers an ensuite bedroom, home office, and cleverly hidden spaces, including a Narnia playroom. The custom staircase leads the primary suite is a dream space with it's own living room and bedroom nook to give a perfect water view. The second bedroom boasts an ensuite bedroom, jack and jill closet through the another bedroom. Fourth bedroom also includes ensuite. The lower level includes a games room, family room, guest room, full bath, utility rooms and extensive storage, with patio doors opening to a fenced, heated saltwater pool with diving board, waterslide, layered decking, screened gazebo, pool house and outdoor shower. Cedar-lined grounds lead toward the boathouse, dock and shoreline. Recent improvements include a Generac standby generator, updated appliances and roofing replaced in 2018. Built for gathering, this home has been filled with years of stories, laughter, celebrations and true Cape Breton hospitality. It has welcomed family, friends and some of the island’s finest guests, and now stands ready for its next owners to add their own chapter.
Between Old Farm Road and North West Arm Road. Just over the tracks.
Listing Sub-Area:
205-North Sydney
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
Contemporary
Exterior Finish:
Wood Shingles
Year built:
1999
(Age: 27)
Age:
27
Bedrooms:
5
Bedrooms Above Grade:
5
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
5
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
3,300 sq. ft.307 m2
Floor Area:
5,400 sq. ft.502 m2
Building Dimenions:
62x37+20x6+22x12
Prop Size:
10 to 49.99 Acres
Lot Size:
19.76 acre(s)8 hectare(s)
Zoning:
RU
Water Type:
Salt Water
Water Supply:
Drilled Well
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood, Marble, Tile
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Fully Developed, Walkout
Heating:
Furnace, Heat Pump -Ducted, In Floor
Fuel:
Electric, Oil
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
Attached, 1.5
Garage Description:
Attached
Driveway:
Gravel, Parking Spaces(s), Shared Driveway
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Foyer
8'2.44 m × 8'2.44 m
’10
Main Floor
Dining Room
14'4.27 m × 9'2.74 m
’1
Main Floor
Living Room
23'7.01 m × 3'.91 m
’3
Main Floor
Kitchen
15'4.57 m × 13'3.96 m
’9
Main Floor
Dining Nook
12'3.66 m × 7'2.13 m
’9
Main Floor
Den/Office
12'3.66 m × 5'1.52 m
’6
Main Floor
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 12'3.66 m
’9
Main Floor
Mud Room
7'2.13 m × 7'2.13 m
’5
Main Floor
Laundry
9'2.74 m × 1'.30 m
’9’8
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
18'5.49 m × 14'4.27 m
’5 8’4x12
2nd Level
Storage
17'5.18 m × 5'1.52 m
’6 8’10x5’8
2nd Level
Bedroom
14'4.27 m × 13'3.96 m
’2
2nd Level
Bedroom
14'4.27 m × 1'.30 m
’3
2nd Level
Storage
9'2.74 m × 5'1.52 m
’3
2nd Level
Bedroom
15'4.57 m × 11'3.35 m
’6
Basement
Rec Room
17'5.18 m × 8'2.44 m
Basement
Family Room
16'4.88 m × 5'1.52 m
’1
Basement
Den/Office
17'5.18 m × 4'1.22 m
’4
Basement
Utility
24'7.32 m × 9'2.74 m
’9
Basement
Utility
14'4.27 m × 6'1.83 m
’6
Basement
Storage
23'7.01 m × 8'2.44 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Yes
-
5' x 6'
Main Floor
No
-
11' x 4'
2nd Level
Yes
-
10' x 9'
2nd Level
Yes
-
10' x 5'
2nd Level
Yes
-
2' x 5'
Basement
No
-
8' x 11'
Inground Pool, Air Exchanger, Alarm System, Central Vacuum, Ensuite Bath, Gazebo, Generator Panel, 1758
Deck, Patio, Dock, Shed, Tennis Court
fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer dryer, generac, pool shed
Data was last updated July 26, 2026 at 05:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
42
Avg list price:
$217,450
Min list price:
$18,500
Max list price:
$1,690,000
Avg days on market:
54
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
388
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$146.5
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
205-North Sydney. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.