This 2.5 storey 2,400 sq ft home is set in a clearing surrounded by 69 acres of mature forest, in turn bordering the nearly 2,000 acres of Sugarloaf Mountain Wllderness Area. Exploring, cross country skiing, hiking, fishing, gardening… many activities for every season. The house dates from 1937, and was completely renovated in the early 2000’s by the current owners. Private and remote enough for most people, but only 7 miles to the Cabot Trail and the Dancing Goat cafe.
The house has a beautifully tiled entrance foyer, a kitchen, dining room, living room, den/office, and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, the prinicpal one 12’ x 24’, la aundry room and a second bathroom. The third floor is one open space, with a window in each end and 6 skylights.
The foundation is a full concrete basement (unfinished). The windows were replaced during the renovations, and the home has a metal roof.
Heating system is electric baseboard heaters plus a wood stove, and the house is well-insulated. There is an on-demand hot water heater.
Water comes from a pipe in the brook, making this a seasonal situation. Year-round occupancy would require new owners to drill a well or bury a water line from crocks in the brook.
Besides the main house there is a cabin with good bones which with some restoration could be a good building and more living space.
The land The 69 acres is a mix of mature forest and some cleared and partly cleared areas. Wonderful views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Two brooks cross the property. For more information on the topography and features of the area, check out this link: https://novascotia.ca/nse/protectedareas/wa_sugarloaf.asp
The 69 acres includes 3 small parcels along with the main 65-acre piece.
Location
Accessed by the East Big Intervale Road, the property is 7 miles from the Cabot Trail, at the Dancing Goat. From there it’s 5 miles to Margaree Forks and the large Co-op grocery store there. A few miles further is Margaree Harbour and the whole west coast of Cape Breton is within easy driving distances. Beaches, music, golf, fishing, hiking …. you name it.
