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Exceptional rural homestead where privacy, sustainability, and natural beauty come
together. Set on 115 acres of rolling woodland just 25 minutes from Antigonish, this one-of-
a-kind property has been lovingly developed over more than 50 years with a commitment to
stewardship, self-sufficiency, and harmony with the land.
Only 3 km from the sandy beach on the warm waters of St. George`s Bay, there is the perfect
balance of peaceful country living and convenient access to the amenities of Antigonish,
including St. Francis Xavier University and the regional hospital.
The Land
Approximately 110 acres of mixed, uneven-aged forest surround 5 acres of cleared fields
and gardens. The property features perennial flower beds, mature apple and shade trees, a
fire pond, and a picturesque stream flowing into the MacGillivray Brook, which forms the
northern boundary.
Recognized for outstanding environmental stewardship, this property received the Nova
Scotia Regional Woodlot Owner of the Year Award in 1993 and 2003. Two kilometers of
woods roads provide easy access throughout the property and to its mature stands of
hardwood, hemlock, and pine.
The Home
Designed with passive solar principles, the approximately 1,500-square-foot home is warm,
inviting, and built to last.
Features include:
 2 bedrooms plus a flexible sitting room that could serve as a third bedroom
 2 full bathrooms
 Bright open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area
 Heartland Oval wood-fired cookstove and propane range
 Pacific Energy Super 27 Heritage wood stove (2018)
 Mitsubishi 18,000 BTU heat pump for efficient heating and cooling
 Electric baseboard backup heat
 Spacious tiled mudroom and rootcellar with walkout entry
 Ample storage spaces including lofts, closets and cabinets
 Two outdoor decks
One of the home`s most remarkable qualities is the use of natural materials including
structural lumber, cabinetry, and interior wood harvested from the property itself and milled
on-site, creating a home that is deeply connected to the surrounding forest.
Workshop & Outbuildings
Ideal for woodworkers, craftspeople, or anyone seeking versatile workspace, the property
includes a substantial 50` × 32` insulated two-story woodworking shop with:
 Gambrel roof
 Garage bay with overhead door
 220-amp electrical service
 Two spacious 10-foot ceiling workshop areas
 Wood heat with Selkirk chimneys
 Large lumber storage loft
 Insulated upper-level multipurpose room
 Additional buildings include:
 Planer shed
 50` × 32` barn/garage/woodshed
 32` × 50` attached extension
The Mobile Dimension portable sawmill, along with related equipment and machinery, may
also be available through separate negotiation.
A Rare Opportunity
For those seeking a sustainable lifestyle surrounded by nature and a business
opportunities, this property offers work, storage and recreational space.
Viewings are by appointment only.  --(Phone number)--  We are pleased to answer questions and
arrange private showings for pre-approved buyers.
Exceptional rural homestead where privacy, sustainability, and natural beauty come
together. Set on 115 acres of rolling woodland just 25 minutes from Antigonish, this one-of-
a-kind property has been lovingly developed over more than 50 years with a commitment to
stewardship, self-sufficiency, and harmony with the land.
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