119 Acres on Bras d'Or Lakes, Nova Scotia
An 119.2+/- acre parcel of lakefront land on the famous Bras d'Or Lakes, known for its world class sailing, boating, and virtually fog free waters. This lot boasts a picturesque shoreline and sloping ground overlooking the lake. --- Sorry this property is SOLD ---
| Lot Size: | 119.2 acres |
| Location: | Shunacadie, Nova Scotia |
| Reference #: | NS-491 |
This acreage features a lovely private beach on Bras d'Or Lake with 764 feet (232 meters) of shorefront.
This is the view out to Bras d'Or Lake towards the tip of Boularderie Island and the Village of Baddeck.
Here is the view out to Bras d'Or Lake from the property. The shore is a wide small rock / pebble beach. Bras d'Or Lake is Canada's largest inland sea with three passages to the Atlantic Ocean.
Wide beach and entrance into the small protected estuary or pond that makes up a part of this property. The environment supports a wide variety of wildlife, both marine and land.
Property situate, lying and being at MacNeil's Point, Glasgow, in the County of Cape Breton, Province of Nova Scotia.
SIZE: 119.2+/- acres (48.2+/- hectares
Surround yourself with the quiet wonders of nature on nearly 764 feet (232 meters) of waterfront on the famous Bras d'Or Lakes. This property gently slopes up from the shoreline to the top of the Boisdale Hills, providing spectacular views of the water and in the distance, the lovely town of Baddeck. These 119.2 +/- acres are rich with a mixture of mature hardwood trees, evergreen trees, and lush foliage.
A small clearing on your property would provide the perfect setting for a dream home or vacation and retirement cottage. While visiting your home away from home, you’ll be able to enjoy sun-soaked summer days beachcombing, and fall days admiring your gorgeous lake views and the changing colors of the leaves.
You can use your private beachfront property to enjoy various water activities including boating, sailing, and kayaking. While you’re out on the water, you can explore various coves and islands that dot the Bras d’Or Lakes. When you’re not busy with water activities, you can enjoy serene sunset walks along the shoreline of your property, and beachside barbeques. With very little light pollution, you can also stargaze on clear evenings.
Iona, Nova Scotia, which is known for it’s rich Gaelic Heritage, is roughly an 11-minute drive from your property via Highway 223. After stopping in at the beautiful wide sandy beach here, you can pay a visit to the Highland Village Museum, North America’s only living history museum for Gaelic language and culture. While there you can even take part in a traditional ceilidh!
More top-notch day trips await in the bustling village of Baddeck, Nova Scotia. While in Baddeck, you can get a delicious cup of seafood chowder from a local restaurant, or grab some freshly baked goods and a cup of coffee from a local café. You can also visit local craft and gift shops as you stroll down towards the Baddeck Marina. If there are any history buffs in your family, they’ll love visiting the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and learning more about this world famous inventor.
Sydney, Nova Scotia is the largest city on Cape Breton and is just 25 minutes away from your property. In Sydney, you’ll have access to all the amenities you need including grocery stores, a hospital, and a regional airport.
To get to your property from Halifax take Highway 102 north to Truro. Driving through Truro, take exit 15E, Highway 104 East (Trans-Canada Highway) towards PEI Ferry, New Glasgow & Cape Breton. Follow Highway 104 for 1-1/2 hours past New Glasgow and Antigonish to the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton. Entering the traffic circle, take the second exit, Highway 105 East towards Cheticamp, Baddeck, Sydney and follow for approximately 20 minutes to Iron Mines and exit 4 to Orangedale, Marble Mountain and Iona. Follow the signs to Iona (approx. 20 minutes) via Orangedale Road, Portage Road and Highway 223 all the while catching glimpses of the Bras d’Or Lakes and its many bays, inlets and islands. At Iona you will cross the bridge at Barra Strait (still on Highway 223) following the shoreline for 19.2 kilometers (11.9 miles) or 11 minutes to your property on the left and right sides of the road.
Sorry this property is SOLD. To view more properties similar to this, visit our Nova Scotia property list, here.
Nearby Amenities:
• Iona, Nova Scotia - Beautiful wide sandy beach, and the Highland Village Museum!
• Baddeck, Nova Scotia - Restaurants, local cafes, craft and gift shops, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, and more!
• Sydney, Nova Scotia - Stock up on everything you need in this convenient shopping hub that’s only 25 minutes from your property.
• Regional Airport, Sydney - About 45 minutes away.
• Halifax International Airport - About 3 hours away. Flights arriving from London UK, Germany, USA, Canada.
Property Features:
• 764 feet (232 meters) of waterfront on the famous Bras d'Or Lakes
• 6,732 feet (2,052 meters) from the shore to the rear hillside boundary.
• Recently surveyed
• Excellent frontage on the newly paved Grand Narrows Highway (HWY 223).
• Power and phone at roadside.
• Close to amenities.
This acreage features a lovely private beach on Bras d'Or Lake with 764 feet (232 meters) of shorefront.
This is the view out to Bras d'Or Lake towards the tip of Boularderie Island and the Village of Baddeck.
Here is the view out to Bras d'Or Lake from the property. The shore is a wide small rock / pebble beach. Bras d'Or Lake is Canada's largest inland sea with three passages to the Atlantic Ocean.
Wide beach and entrance into the small protected estuary or pond that makes up a part of this property. The environment supports a wide variety of wildlife, both marine and land.
