Nevada Valley Residential

Just five minutes from the famed Celtic community of Mabou on Cape Breton Island lies this stunning property tucked into the charming farming community of Nevada Valley. Featuring a gorgeous early 19th century home expertly redesigned and renovated to last lifetimes, three barns in excellent condition, and more than 350 sprawling acres including 130 acres of workable land, it is truly ready to welcome its new family. Thoughtfully designed, the dwelling invites you into luxurious comfort. Reimagined with architect Geoff Nishi and rebuilt 20 years ago with no expense spared, the home quietly boasts special touches such as marble kitchen countertops sourced from the island’s own Marble Mountain; a spa bathroom with a steam shower, a claw-foot soaker tub, Kohler Supreme low-e and argon gas windows; hot water on demand; hardwood flooring throughout; and a wood stove that is both efficient and beautiful. The open concept main floor is bright and inviting, as well as wheelchair accessible. It incorporates a living room, family room, dining room, and kitchen with access to an outdoor deck that overlooks grounds featuring a variety of trees and offers views of rolling hills. A wonderfully generous primary bedroom with its own deck access and darling wood stove; a full bathroom with walk-in shower and heated ceramic floors; and a combination laundry room/mudroom complete the first level of this picture-perfect home. Walk up the staircase with its lovely, original newel posts to the second floor that opens into a room perfect for use not only as a bedroom, but as a library or studio. The ensuite bathroom offers the ultimate in relaxation, with a 53 gallon bathtub flanked by windows, a sauna shower, and in-floor heating. A cozy den beside functions as a great little office area, and a final, very spacious bedroom rounds out the upper level. Lastly, a walk-up basement offers an ideal finished space for a rec room, as well as massive square footage for storage.