Presenting a waterfront oasis at the end of Swallow Cove Spur with 316 feet of ocean frontage. Constructed in 1991, this cute cottage is in a prime location, directly across from Dauphinees Island. Featuring a duplicated design of the Mahone Bay Tourism Centre with an addition (den and extra bedroom). The protected waterfront has a wharf/ramp/float providing great depth and access to the Atlantic Ocean. Just shy of an acre, the landscape is treed, with elevation, giving fantastic views. Entering the ground floor, an open concept kitchen/dining room captures all the elements of nature with a great transition to the full-length deck and barbecue area on the waterside. The main floor den has a wood stove, and gorgeous views of the ocean. A full main bathroom with a shower is centrally located on the main floor. Two bedrooms and additional storage grace the second floor. In total, just over 1000 square feet of living area plus a 190 square foot boathouse. Gorgeous cedar roof shingles and wood panel exterior give this home a classic design. Pine flooring and interiors make it a true cottage experience. A ramp system with multiple decks runs down to the wharf, providing comfortable access to the water. As to the location of this property, it scores high, as it is a mere 5 minutes’ drive to the village of Chester, a singular village where everything is possible, including fine art at the Chester Art Centre, theatre at the Chester Playhouse, dockside seafood chowder at the Rope Loft, lattes at the Kiwi Café, fine dining at the Sunroom, sailing at the Chester Yacht Club, tall tales at the Focsle Tavern, relaxation at the Sensea Nordic Spa, fresh produce from the Farmer’s Market, hiking and cycling on The Rum Runners Trail, and sports at the Chester Tennis, Curling & Golf Clubs; all this capped by a quick 45-minute drive to the city of Halifax, thanks to Highway 103’s so-called twinning completion.
From Halifax take Highway 103 to Exit 9 Chester Basin. Make a left turn and follow Highway 12 to Highway 3 and make a left. Make a right on Arthur Hatt Road and make a right on Swallow Point Road. Then a left on Swallow Cove Spur. Property is the first driveway on left.
Listing Sub-Area:
405-Lunenburg County
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
1.5 Storey
Property Known As / Body of Water:
Dauphinees Cove, Chester Basin
Exterior Finish:
Wood Siding
Year built:
1991
(Age: 34)
Age:
34
Bedrooms:
2
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
1
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
1,038 sq. ft.96.4 m2
Floor Area:
1,038 sq. ft.96.4 m2
Building Dimenions:
23 x 17 + 14 x 17
Prop Size:
0.5 to 0.99 Acres
Lot Size:
0.91 acre(s)0.37 hectare(s)
Zoning:
RES
Water Supply:
Dug, Well
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Softwood, Vinyl
Roof:
Shakes
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Heating:
Baseboard, Stove
Fuel:
Electric, Wood
Utilities:
Electricity
Garage:
None
Parking Description:
Multiple spots on the property
Driveway:
Gravel
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Dining Room
8'10"2.68 m × 8'2"2.50 m
Main Floor
Foyer
8'2"2.50 m × 8'2"2.50 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
8'7"2.62 m × 8'1"2.47 m
Main Floor
OTHER
8'2"2.50 m × 5'11"1.80 m
Main Floor
Living Room
16'10¾"5.15 m × 13'10"4.21 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
10'3.05 m × 8'8"2.65 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
16'7¼"5.06 m × 11'7"3.54 m
2nd Level
Storage
8'5"2.56 m × 5'2"1.58 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
3
7'7" x 4'10"
Wood Stove(s)
Deck, Boathouse, Wharf
Ramp, float, all appliances
Furnishings negotiable
None
Barbeque, Cooktop - Electric, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Golf Course, Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach
Data was last updated September 12, 2025 at 09:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
423
Avg list price:
$590,000
Min list price:
$89,900
Max list price:
$10,000,000
Avg days on market:
72
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
572
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$347.78
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
405-Lunenburg County. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.