Choosing the Right Region
Nova Scotia certainly has an iconic image in the broad public imagination. Lighthouses and lobster boats, gaily decked out teams of oxen, and welcoming strawberry suppers (alt: lobster or bean) sponsored by hundreds of quaint little white churches in communities from one end of the province to the other.
For the uninitiated, Nova Scotia is often pictured as an island. The confusion is understandable; the province is a time zone east of East, making it seem “detached” from the continent, and it is generally more accessible by ferry or air than by road from the US. Indeed, Nova Scotia would be an island, but for the narrow northerly isthmus crossing the picturesque Tantramar Marshes. But the island image, which lends a sense of unitary integrity to the place, really belies the fact that Nova Scotia’s greatest asset is the rich variations to be found in its distinct regions.
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| "The Griffith's House (c.1886) |
Lunenburg |
56 Dufferin St. |
$325,000 |
| Architectural Beauty with Gardener's Dream Grounds |
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This architectural gem has been lovingly restored and cared for with sensitive updates melding the functional living of today with the essence of Victorian elegance. That's fine for the tasteful inhabitants, but what about Fido? Well, what dog wouldn’t love the huge terraced and fenced back yard which backs onto the tranquil Lunenburg Back Harbour Walking Trail?
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| HIGH VICTORIAN ! |
South Shore |
Historic Lunenburg |
$490,000 |
| Standing Proud Amongst the Tall Churches |
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“High Victorian” bespeaks the ultimate in 19th century Gothic architecture. Even in Historic Lunenburg, 66 Fox street stands out proudly as one of only a handful of residences deserving this high accolade. The home is church-like perpendicular in exterior design, with all the character-filled grandeur and exquisite heritage detail on the inside to confirm its enduring architectural and social standing. This is a home to get high on!
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| ISLAND with an "EYE" for ESCAPE |
Bay of Fundy |
Five Islands |
$4,700,000 |
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Privacy, Security & Comfort - And Only a Couple Hours from NYC
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With the Bay of Fundy soon to be declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, it can safely be said that Long Island in the Five Island Archipelago is an equally awesome achievement in human engineering. Here, atop this fortress island, you will find a 3 bedroom solar-driven home with all the modern conveniences, plus 4 satellite cottages. Watch the MOVIE!
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| Classic Cape |
SouthShore |
Mahone Bay |
$199,000 |
| Wants some TLC |
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Heritage home in fantastic neighbourhood offered at a price that leaves room for custom renovations to reach perfection. Five minute walk to the harbour and all the stores and services in the lovely seaside town of Mahone Bay.
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| "SPARKLING WATER" |
South Shore |
Hook Point Cottage |
$290,000 |
| Have a piece or have the whole Beautiful Retreat |
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I have visited this long bleached stretch of cobble beach often over the years and it recently occurred to me that the water here has always been bright blue and sparkling, somehow catching more than its share of sunlight in all seasons. Altogether there's nearly a half mile of ocean frontage, 63 acres and a couple sweet little cottages. See the Purchase Options.
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| Rose Ridge Cliff-side |
South Shore |
Feltzen South |
$585,000 |
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It's about the sounds...breeze in the trees & pounding surf.
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Rose Ridge, in the small fishing community of Feltzen South, is located 15 minutes from Historic Lunenburg. Dramatic cliff views and great forest topography make this a parkland to continually explore, as well as a handsome home base. The house is somewhat idiosyncratic in the modernist idiom with large family space and lots of individual spaces as well. The boys will love the garage facilities and the detached 500 sq.ft. workshop.
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South Shore |
Masons Island in Mahone Bay |
$895,000 |
| Escape ! Retreat ! Recharge ! |
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No traffic noise, no rat race, this is not your run-of-the-mill oceanfront property! The 25 acres comprising the southern half of Mason Island offer nearly a mile of ocean frontage that ranges from bold rocky shoreline to a sheltered cove with broad white sandy beach. The wharf projects more than 200 feet into the water and connects to a boardwalk which leads to the 2 bedroom, 2 full bath cottage nestled in the trees.
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| Highfield Farm |
South Shore |
Chester Basin |
$990,000 |
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Mahone Bay Family Compound
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HIGHFIELD FARM is a 3-in-1 deal with all the requisite elements of a family compound or prestigious estate, just minutes from Chester harbour. Handsome carpenter gothic farmhouse PLUS spacious barn-idiom guesthouse PLUS magnificently elevated acreage for mansion building overlooking the deepwater anchorage at the mouth of Middle River.
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| Look Again! |
Lunenburg |
30 Dufferin Street |
$198,000 |
| Best Buy in Historic Lunenburg |
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LOOK AGAIN!!! Yes, this property was on the market last year and somehow was overlooked in the stockpile of listings in the mid-$200Ks and above. Well, don’t overlook it this time…Quite simply, at the current price this property is way-way under the solid equity value recently invested by the present owners.
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