Detailed Property Info: Cabot Trail Treasure
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| Price: |
$495,000 |
| Size: |
4.86 Acres (surveyed) |
| Category: |
Residential, Rural |
| MLS®#: |
85107241 |
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| Address: |
42717 CABOT TRAIL |
| City: |
BIRCH PLAIN, Victoria County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| LOT / ACREAGE |
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| Size: |
4.86 acres (surveyed) |
| Dimensions: |
Rectangular |
| Ocean Frontage: |
440' |
| GPS Info: |
Latitude: 46°30'17.63"N
Longitude: 60°25'58.45"W |
| RESIDENCE |
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Sq. Footage (MLA): |
2,048 |
Sq. Footage (TLA): |
2,048 |
Sq. Footage Basement: |
1460 (partially finished, full) |
Building
Dimensions: |
28' x 24' + 33' x 24' with 4' prow |
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| Possession: |
NEGOTIABLE - property is land registered. |
| Overview: |
Situated between the Cabot Trail and the Atlantic, this listing meets the brief of what most people want in a Cape Breton property. The 5 acre lot is almost square with 440 feet of ocean front. The home site was perfectly selected to ensure privacy and maximize the stunning, elevated view of the ocean. The subtle driveway entrance off the Trail winds through the woods well away from the road to the cleared area around the house with just a hint of the blue green vista that lies beyond. The wrap around deck will lead you there, sun, sea breeze and sounds of surf giving way to an expansive ocean view framed by towering evergreens. The prow front of the house takes full advantage with two storeys of picture windows. A loft master suite and sitting room overlook the vaulted great room with the large fireplace and light pine interior playing second fiddle to the ocean panorama visible from both floors. The main floor is semi open plan and the full, partially finished walk-out basement is over 1460 sq. ft. in three separate rooms. The dwelling is very well constructed with many extra features including green sand water filtration, a certified no maintenance septic system, sky lights, alarm system and red oak flooring. This property inspires a genuine enthusiasm and delight in the composition of the land, building, and natural beauty. If it meets your brief, I highly recommend putting it at the top of your list. Saving the best for last will only waste time.
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| Comments: |
The setting of this home is the property's most outstanding and memorable feature. The privacy is absolute with only what nature provides to be seen in every direction from the house. The cleared area around the house is bordered by older growth evergreens and birch trees with the one exception being the wide open Atlantic as far South as you can see. You can easily walk through the woods to get to the beach stairs but watch out for calling cards left by area moose!
The house does not try to compete with its surroundings, but it is attractive and a good style choice. It's not fancy or mansion size. It is well designed, well built and is extremely comfortable. The common living area on the main floor is mostly open plan and just the right size; an ideal combination of coziness and open space connecting the interior to the beauty outdoors.
The half upper storey floor is completely given over to the master suite. It has a good sized bedroom and a large sitting room that overlooks the great room internally and the ocean panorama through the windowed prow. The walk-in closet and bathroom are distinguished by each having their own sky light.
This property has the perfect vacation vibe but is suitable for year round living. It's not easy to decide which is best. Just using it for a holiday doesn't seem adequate given its many attributes On the other hand, living there year round might make the necessities of life, like working for a living, more of a challenge when just looking out through the windows is such a distraction. |
| Directions: |
Please call agent for appointment - Tom Childs @ 866-325-1001 |
| Area Links: |
 Ski Cape Smokey-
It's among the region's best hills, with a variety of runs from beginners, to double diamond glade runs, and is rich in breathtaking vistas.
- The Highland Links Golf Course
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Considered by many to be the number one golf course in Canada (and recently voted as such in major golf magazines) with a 5 star rating. Ranked 57th in the world. Viewing the terrain of the course gives a good sense of the geography of the area.
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada
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Government of Canada web site. Details nearby Highlands which cover 950 square kilometers,
about 20% of northern Cape Breton. It is the largest protected
wilderness area in Nova Scotia and is an outstanding Canadian landscape.
- Sew Inclined
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One of a kind clothing and accessories both modern styles and historical or period styles. Located right in Wreck Cove.
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| Area Info: |
AREA ACTIVITIES: hiking, nature walks, Highlands National Park, kayaking, beaches, whale watching, golf at the Highlands Links course (rated among top 5 courses in Canada - see ARTICLE), tennis, fishing, sight seeing tours, shopping for unique gifts of pottery, clothing and wood carvings - and a number of restaurants open for lunch and dinner, mostly to the north in Ingonish.
Approximate drive times to popular destinations:
- Sydney airport: 1.25 hours
- Baddeck: 50 minutes
- Highlands National Park & golf course: 40 minutes
Photo slide shows with large photographs of area scenery (area includes Wreck Cove, North Shore, Neil's Harbour, Cape Smokey, Dingwall, Aspy Bay, St. Ann's Bay, Englishtown, Cabot's Landing Beach, Ingonish, . Ingonish Island, South Harbour and St. Margaret's Village):
(and there are more, if you have the time....)
There are hundreds of photos of Cape Breton to be found in the "Tours with Tom" slide shows located on the ABOUT CAPE BRETON page. You can find the are you are interested in by reading the list of locales attributed in each slide show. |
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| Type: |
Residential |
| Style: |
1.5 Storey, Detached |
| Title to Land: |
Freehold |
| Property Size: |
4.86 Acres |
| Land Features: |
Wooded/Treed, Partial Cleared, Bluff above Ocean, Smooth Stony Beach, Partial Landscaped, Level/Gently Sloping |
| Access: |
Highway Access (Cabot Trail) |
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| Heating: |
Electric Baseboard, Wood Burning Fireplace |
| Garage Type: |
None |
| Water: |
Dug well |
| Sewer: |
Septic (certified, no maintenance) |
| Services: |
200 Amp Electrical Service, Telephone, Satellite, High Speed Internet, School Bus Service, Garbage Pickup |
| Rental Equipm.: |
Propane Tank (kitchen stove) |
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| Exterior: |
Wood |
| Driveway: |
Gravel |
| Foundation: |
Concrete |
| Features: |
Decks (wrap around & upper with master bed), picture windows, alarm system, air exchanger, green sand water filtration and ultra violet filter, ensuite, sky lights, great room, walk-out full basement |
| Roof: |
Asphalt Shingle (new 2016) |
| Flooring: |
Hardwood, Linoleum |
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| Inclusions: |
All appliances (All other contents except personal items negotiable) |
| Exclusions: |
Personal effects (see above) |
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| Bedrooms: |
4 |
| Bathrooms: |
2 |
| Bus. Income: |
No |
| Building Age: |
1999 |
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| Garage: |
No |
| HST: |
No |
| Water Access: |
Yes |
| Water: |
Ocean |
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Sign: |
No |
Lockbox: |
No |
PCDS: |
No (seasonal) |
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| ROOM MEASUREMENTS |
| Floor |
Room |
Measurements |
| MAIN FLOOR |
KITCHEN (EAT-IN) |
14'3 x 9'2 |
| MAIN FLOOR |
UTILITY |
10'8 x 6' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
LAUNDRY |
7'6 x 5'8 |
| MAIN FLOOR |
DINING ROOM |
14'3 x 10'8 |
| MAIN FLOOR |
LIVING ROOM |
14' x 24' + 4' prow |
| MAIN FLOOR |
BEDROOM |
12' x 9' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
BEDROOM |
12' x 14' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
BEDROOM |
12' x 11' |
| MAIN FLOOR |
BATHROOM |
7'6 x 8'2 (4 PCS) |
| MAIN FLOOR |
DECK - WRAPS AROUND MOST OF 3 SIDES OF HOUSE |
measurements pending |
| Floor |
Room |
Measurements |
| SECOND FLOOR |
BEDROOM (MASTER) |
14'3 x 18' |
| SECOND FLOOR |
ENSUITE BATH (# pieces 1-6) |
7'5 x 6'2 (4 PCS.) |
| SECOND FLOOR |
WALK-IN CLOSET |
9' x 6' |
| SECOND FLOOR |
SITTING ROOM
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12' x 18' |
| SECOND FLOOR |
DECK |
measurements pending |
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Room |
Measurements |
| BASEMENT |
Three large rooms used for storage, a workshop and for utilities such as the water heater and electrical panel. |
TOTAL AREA IS 1460 SQUARE FEET |
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| BASEMENT |
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| ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION INFORMATION |
| Assessment: |
$336,500 (2017 RESIDENTIAL TAXABLE) |
| Taxes: |
$4038 (2017) |
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| Listing Office: |
Compliments of Tom Childs
Tradewinds Realty Inc.
Call any time @ 1-866-325-1001 |
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